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• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 7: Insurance Sector Benchmarks

  Chapter 7 provides benchmarks for insurance companies. The firms in this sector include companies that sell medical and dental insurance, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, auto insurance, disability insurance, and other types of insurance. The 21 respondents in this sector range in size from a minimum of €50 million to over €15 billion in annual revenue.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 6: Banking and Financial Services Sector Benchmarks

  Chapter 6 provides benchmarks for banking and financial services companies. The firms in this sector include commercial banks, investment banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, consumer finance lenders, and other types of lenders and financial services providers. The 24 respondents in this sector range in size from a minimum of about €50 million to around €10 billion in annual sales.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 5: Discrete Manufacturing Sector Benchmarks

  Chapter 5 provides benchmarks for discrete manufacturing organizations. Discrete manufacturers are defined as those where the production process adds value by fabricating or assembling individual (discrete) unit production. This category includes manufacturers of consumer products, athletic equipment, industrial equipment, telecommunications equipment, aerospace products, furniture, auto parts, electrical parts, medical devices, and electronic devices, among other products. The 46 respondents in this sample range in size from a minimum of about €50 million to over €200 billion in annual revenue.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 4: Process Manufacturing Sector Benchmarks

  Chapter 4 provides benchmarks for process manufacturers. Process manufacturers are defined as those where the production process adds value by mixing, separating, forming, or chemical reaction. This sector includes manufacturers of chemicals, petrochemicals, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, food and beverage products, cosmetics, building materials, packaging materials, steel, glass, paper products, and other process-manufactured goods. The 44 respondents in the sample range in size from a minimum of about €50 million to a maximum of around €200 billion in annual revenue.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 3D: Benchmarks by Organization Size

  In these chapters, we provide a complete set of benchmarks for organizations within the specified size classification. Small organizations benchmarks are in Chapter 3A, midsize organizations in Chapter 3B, large organizations in Chapter 3C, and very large organizations in Chapter 3D. These chapters use a three-year sample. There are 98 respondents in the small organization sample, 102 in the midsize sample, 65 in the large sample, and 40 in the very large sample.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 3C: Benchmarks by Organization Size

  In these chapters, we provide a complete set of benchmarks for organizations within the specified size classification. Small organizations benchmarks are in Chapter 3A, midsize organizations in Chapter 3B, large organizations in Chapter 3C, and very large organizations in Chapter 3D. These chapters use a three-year sample. There are 98 respondents in the small organization sample, 102 in the midsize sample, 65 in the large sample, and 40 in the very large sample.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 3B: Benchmarks by Organization Size

  In these chapters, we provide a complete set of benchmarks for organizations within the specified size classification. Small organizations benchmarks are in Chapter 3A, midsize organizations in Chapter 3B, large organizations in Chapter 3C, and very large organizations in Chapter 3D. These chapters use a three-year sample. There are 98 respondents in the small organization sample, 102 in the midsize sample, 65 in the large sample, and 40 in the very large sample.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 3A: Benchmarks by Organization Size

  In these chapters, we provide a complete set of benchmarks for organizations within the specified size classification. Small organizations benchmarks are in Chapter 3A, midsize organizations in Chapter 3B, large organizations in Chapter 3C, and very large organizations in Chapter 3D. These chapters use a three-year sample. There are 98 respondents in the small organization sample, 102 in the midsize sample, 65 in the large sample, and 40 in the very large sample.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 2: Composite Benchmarks

  This chapter provides composite metrics for all survey respondents across all sectors and organization sizes. The sample includes 154 organizations and is stratified by size and sector as described in the survey methodology section. Respondents must have at least €50 million in annual revenue or IT spending greater than €1 million and maintain at least some operations in Europe. There is no upper limit on the size of survey respondents.

  October, 2024

• European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 1: Executive Summary

  Chapter 1 provides an overview of the key findings from the full study and describes the contents of the subsequent chapters. It also includes information on the study participants and the survey methodology.

  October, 2024

• Optimizing Power Consumption in Data Centers in the age of AI

  As companies increasingly repatriate their data centers, optimizing power consumption has become a crucial priority for enterprise buyers. This shift offers opportunities for improved operational efficiency while also presenting challenges related to energy management, sustainability, and resource utilization. The demand for power in data centers, is further augmented by the rising energy needs of high-performance chips. This exponential data growth and increased compute power requirements are further stressing the existing power infrastructure. As the use of large data becomes more widespread, optimizing power within datacenters will become crucial to the enterprise spend and operational efficiency.

  October, 2024

• IFS Boosts Its Offerings in the Unsung Hero of AI: Industrial AI

  IFS is highlighting the power of industrial AI, a specialized form of AI that optimizes industrial processes, at its recent conference. Unlike generative AI, industrial AI focuses on sectors like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. IFS.ai, the company’s platform, plays a key role in improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability by integrating AI into its enterprise solutions. It supports advanced robotics, predictive safety, AR maintenance, and supply chain management, helping industries like energy distribution, aviation, and package delivery run smoothly.

  October, 2024