2016 IT and Communications predictions – the weakness continues

It’s that time of the year again.. time to look at the new year and make a few predictions. My forecasts cover those areas and themes that look most likely to prosper. As in 2015 the dramatic changes in exchange rates will make the market difficult. Market growth will continue to be affected by sovereign debt, austerity budgets and lower oil prices.

As always I wish you well as you navigate the ITC market. Let me know if you need any help as you draw up your business plans.

1. The world ITC market declines by 1.2% to $5.8 trillion
2. EMEA and the Americas outgrow Asia Pacific – at least in constant dollars
3. The USA grows faster than other American countries
4. Turkey top, Russia bottom of EMEA growth (again!)
5. Chinese spending declines in the lacklustre Asia Pacific market
6. Raw storage and services drive Big Data growth
7. Cloud Computing continues to surge – SaaS is the star
8. Applications dominate in the shift towards a ‘Software Defined’ future
9. Small businesses spend more, consumers less in 2016
10. Manufacturing and ‘Other’ lead among vertical markets

As always I’d like to thank all of those who have helped form my opinions over the years. Please give me any comments and ideas by email, twitter, etc.
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