Article Archive — Information Technology
IT Leasing & Financing Outlook
Steady Growth But Challenging Technology Futures
The IT leasing and financing marketplace remains one of the more vibrant sectors with reasonable growth prospects through 2015. Even with the moderate economic growth forecast, IDC expects companies will continue to invest in technology that improves efficiency and helps them expand their reach into new markets — sustaining IT spending demand — and IT leasing and financing requirements.
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In a Service-Based Economy, the IT Engine Keeps Humming
Folks in the IT business are fond of saying “IT is the business.” And the IT engine is certain to keep humming with investment on IT equipment and software expected to remain at a modest pace. While the outlook is rosy, IT financing and leasing providers are advised to consider certain trends, which include media [...]
Read more...Date Posted September 27, 2011
IT Leasing & Financing
A Resilient Market, A Positive Outlook
In 1964, worldwide spending for computers was $2 billion. By 2014, 50 years later, IDC expects total IT spending will exceed $1.7 trillion — continuing to require hundreds of billions of dollars in working capital loans, customer financing and equipment lease funding. It is not fashionable to be enthusiastic, nevertheless, IDC believes the IT leasing and financing market will remain the most dynamic and one of the most attractive for many years to come.
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Capital Equipment Markets; IT Leasing & Finance
Understanding Fixed Investment Spending for IT Equipment & Software
As organizations worldwide fine-tune their 2010 business plans, one of the most important questions is the size and scope of their investment budget, which are critical for every organization because investments are about creating and affecting change. Whether it is improving a business’s competitive position, its operational efficiency, or the scope of goods and services it can bring to market, business investments shape an organization’s future.
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Great Opportunities Exist for IT Equipment Vendors
Some Fresh Air for Lessors
Lease financing in the information technology sector is currently experiencing a resurgence, as it provides a means to close transactions even in a sluggish market. The challenge for lessors: showing IT manufacturers, dealers and distributors the value of this type of financing.
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IT Management Strategies
How IT Leasing and Financing Enable Best Business Practices
While many IT organizations are accustomed to preparing a thorough analysis of procurement and funding options, including the traditional “lease versus buy analysis,” the report, “Strategies for Managing IT Equipment Renewal & Replacement in Difficult Times,” recommends that CIOs and CFOs take a more strategic view of IT procurement and its impact on their organizations.
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It’s Not Just About Leasing or Financing
It’s Also About Helping Customers Achieve Their Financial Goals
HP Financial Services’ Irv Rothman discusses the current state of IT financing and what customers are looking for when spending on IT needs. The strategic importance of technology is changing the way lenders work with customers, how lenders advise them and how they structure financial proposals.
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IT Leasing & Financing Through 2010
Robust, But Look Out for Sharp Edges
An International Data Corporation study sizes the leasing and financing market for IT equipment, and looks at the growth and opportunities of different IT sectors into 2010. It predicts the largest portion of IT spending in the next few years (43%) will be on IT services.
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Go-to-Market Strategy
IBM’s Vendor Financing Program Lends Expertise to Tech Manufacturers, Suppliers
As IT companies become more globally integrated and trade efficiencies become more critical, technology manufacturers and suppliers need to identify new ways to innovatively fund their growth agendas.
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