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Half of US Companies Plan to Increase IT Spending in 2012 According to Nucleus Research SurveyBOSTON --(Business Wire)-- Half of US companies plan to invest more on IT resources in 2012 than in 2011, according to a new survey by Nucleus Research. In fact, 10 percent of the companies surveyed are planning an increase of 10 percent or greater. A mere one out of 10 companies plan to decrease spending next year. "We are bullish on tech spending based on these survey results. While there is a temptation to cut IT budget right now, our survey shows that companies view technology investments as a means to drive efficiencies and make existing employees more productive," said Rebecca Wettemann, VP of research, Nucleus Research. Nucleus expects to see continued investment in areas including CRM, integration, business intelligence and analytics, and workforce management. Software in particular is more flexible than ever, representing one of the only investments that can provide both cost containment and revenue growth oportunities. Five Ways to Improve IT Spending In the survey report, Nucleus also identifies ways to improve IT spending, including:
The full survey report is available at NucleusResearch.com About Nucleus Research Nucleus Research is a global provider of investigative, case-based technology research and advisory services that provide real-world insight into maximizing technology value. For more information, visit NucleusResearch.com.
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