IT spending confidence returns

82 per cent of businesses have suffered IT services funding cuts in the last two years, but over half expect improved investment in the next 12 months.

The research, conducted by Numara, shows 25 per cent of IT managers blaming problems on a lack of funds, but fears that users blame the IT department when things go wrong.

69 per cent of managers say their greatest pressure is quickly dealing with technical issues, followed by asset and data tracking in a constantly changing environment.

“Post-recession, we won’t have an army of technicians to throw at the problems anymore.  Automating your processes and having single centralised solutions that are ‘joined up’ and truly integrated will be key,” commented Numara director Andy White.