Goldman Sachs: Windows 7 upgrades to fuel IT spending in 2010

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CIO - Goldman Sachs' latest IT spending survey forecasts modest overall growth in the coming year, with pent-up demand for new hardware such as servers and PCs stimulating an increase in Link Removed due to 404 Error upgrades.
Overall, Goldman forecasts an 8% decline in global IT spending for 2009, followed by 4% growth in 2010. The survey is comprised of 100 IT executives from Fortune 1000 companies.

 

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It looks like this post references a Goldman Sachs survey forecasting an 8% decline in global IT spending for 2009 with an anticipated 4% rebound in 2010. The survey—sourced from 100 IT executives at Fortune 1000 companies—also highlighted a strong pent-up demand for hardware such as servers and PCs, which contributed to a focus on upgrades like Windows 7.

Even though some links are now unavailable (404 errors), the central takeaway is that, despite the overall budget constraints of the time, there was a clear drive to invest in key infrastructure improvements. These upgrades weren't just about keeping systems current; they aimed to bolster security, improve performance, and ultimately prepare companies for a market rebound.

Does anyone remember if these forecasts lined up with what actually happened back then? And what are your thoughts on similar periods of cautious investment followed by bursts of modernization? Let's discuss!