This IDC study presents IDC's market sizing and spending forecast for Canadian information systems outsourcing (ISO) and network and desktop outsourcing services (NDOS) services. The Canadian ISO services and NDOS market grew by 4.01% in 2007, and IDC estimates that the industry represents approximately C$5.9 billion in revenue. IDC forecasts that the Canadian infrastructure outsourcing market in 2008 will grow by 5.2%, or C$278 million, to reach C$6.2 billion in revenue. IDC further anticipates that the outsourcing market will grow by a compound annual growth rate of 3.5% over the next five years and approach $7 billion by 2012.

"IDC anticipates that outsourcing vendors in the upcoming year will continue to find it challenging to win business and maintain high profit margins with existing business. Intense competition, low growth, and strong buying leverage will make 2008 a difficult market," says Mark Schrutt, research manager, Outsourcing Services.