This study provides an overview of the IT spending trends for end users, for the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market in particular. Based on the results of IDC's Continuum 2005 Survey, conducted across the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region, we take a closer look at end-user expenditures as well as spending movements. We also discuss SMB trends with regard to outsourcing, including the vendors and types of outsourcing most preferred.

• In This Study
  • Methodology
• Situation Overview
  • IT Expenditure Analysis
  • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business IT Spending on Services, 2004
  • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) of Small and Medium-Sized Business IT Investment Priorities on IT Services
  • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) IT Investments Priorities on Services by Company Size, 2004
  • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business Most Strategically Important Solution Areas, 2005
  • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business Industry External IT Expenditures by Strategic Solution, 2004
  • IT Spending Movements
  • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business Annual External IT Expenditure Trends by Strategic Solution, 2005
  • IT Outsourcing
    • IT Vendor Preferences and Modes of Outsourcing
    • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business Top Mentioned Outsourcing Companies
    • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business Preferred Modes of Outsourcing
    • Preferred Outsourcing Capabilities
    • Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business IT Outsourcing Preferences
• Future Outlook
• Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Small and Medium-Sized Business Annual IT Expenditure Changes
• Essential Guidance
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  • Related Research
  • Synopsis