Most companies feel their business has been negatively affected by the economic downturn.  According to Compass Intelligence research, nearly two-thirds of respondents felt their business had been negatively impacted by the economy.  When looking at how decision makers perceive the economy, across business verticals, several trends appear.  Respondents in the government and health care sector tended to have lower response rates to negative statements about the economy while those ... [More]

Compass Intelligence finds that social networks have a potential for business applications, but these are not yet being leveraged.  Most activities on social networking sites are personal or non-productive.  For instance, the top activities on FaceBook are making and staying connected with friends. Among the popular networking sites, LinkedIn is the most business oriented.  Top activities on LinkedIn include making professional connections, staying in touch with colleagues, and jo... [More]

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Compass Intelligence anticipates US IT spending to reach $714.5 billion in 2009, an increase of 4.1% from the previous year.  This growth rate reflects a slight climb from 2008 growth rates (3.7%).  While spending in 1H 2009 will be restricted due to the economic environment, spending is expected to improve in 2H 2009.  Growth rates will continue to climb throughout the remainder of the forecast.  Growth will tend to stem from small and mid-sized companies and less from enter... [More]

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