IT Budget stories - Page 8

Lancom Technology appoints Ben Walton to lead its IT services division, citing strong demand for managed services amid ongoing tech advancements.

According to a survey by Gartner, at 22 months, the public sector has the longest average buying cycle for technology purchases compared to other industries.

Gartner predicts global robotic process automation (RPA) software revenue to reach US$2.9 billion in 2022, an increase of 19.5% from 2021.

As organisations shift towards extended detection and response (XDR), threat intelligence platforms offer crucial integrations for enhanced cybersecurity.

Gartner's latest report forecasts worldwide IT spending to reach US$4.5 trillion in 2022, an increase of 3% compared to 2021.

Spending on IoT products and services in Australia and New Zealand is set to exceed $16 billion in 2022, according to IDC.

Apptio enhances product portfolio to support digital-first strategy and improve spending decisions, as demand for digital and cloud-based services grows.

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $565.7 billion in 2022, an increase of 5% from 2021, according to Gartner.

Australian SMBs urged to make strategic, long-term investments in digital technology, rather than rushing into short-term budget measures.

ServiceNow partners with Dr Catriona Wallace to publish a report on tech trends that will change working life in Australia by 2030.

Syniti has introduced a completely cloud-based version of Advanced Data Migration, the first of a range of updates coming this year to its Knowledge Platform.

Gartner has projected a total Australian IT spend of AU$117.2 billion in 2022 in its latest forecast, increasing by 13.1% from 2021.

As backlogs continue to grow, pent-up demand bodes well for future growth as long as the economy stays healthy, and supply catches up to demand.

Asia Pacific IoT spending to grow by 9.6% in 2021, reaching $437bn by 2025, driven by location tracking and 5G deployment.

Two-thirds of logistics leaders increased their outsourcing budget this year, with 74% expecting further increases in the next two years, according to Gartner.

Software spending in Australia and New Zealand experienced double-digit growth in 1H2021, with cloud adoption leading the way, according to IDC analysts.

IT directors expect a budget increase from their employer as companies play catch-up with projects put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.

IT spending to reach $4.5tn in 2022, a 5.5% increase from 2021, as enterprises focus on building new technologies, according to Gartner.

More so than ever before, an organisation's ability to quickly pivot and ramp up or down spending priorities is essential.

Australian IT teams are losing control of digital infrastructure as non-IT business units take the lead in developing most of the applications that they use.