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Canadian Senior Management Perspectives on Information Technology, 2007

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: August 2007
Product Code: R104-31399
Description
This document is about Canadian Senior Management Perspectives on Information Technology, 2007
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

IDC Opinion

In This Study

Methodology

Situation Overview

Canada's Executives Bullish About Current Economic Climate

Figure: G7 Countries' GDP and Business Investment Growth, 2005-2007

Figure: Business Executives' Perception of Current Business Prospects and Economic Climate, 2005-2007

Figure: CIO Reporting Structure, 2005-2007

IT Is a Key Contributor to Operational Capability

Figure: Impact of IT on Company, 2005-2007

Figure: Top Concerns About IT, 2005-2007

Figure: Importance of Sources' Influence on Company IT Strategy, 2005-2007

Non-ICT Investment More Important than ICT Investment

Figure: Importance of Business Investments, 2007

Figure: Role of Vendors in Achieving IT ROI, 2005-2007

Figure: Impact of Higher Canadian Dollar on Business, 2005-2007

Compliance Continues to Be a Challenge for Canadian Businesses

Figure: Top Governance, Compliance, and Regulatory Issue, 2007

Figure: Importance of IT System in Meeting Company's Governance Objectives, 2007

Future Outlook

Business Executives Upbeat About Future Canadian Economic Outlook

Figure: Business Executives' Perception of Business Prospects and Economic Climate in Six Months, 2005-2007

Figure: Top-Priority Business or Organizational Problem, 2007

Figure: Department Providing Greatest Contribution to Business Performance, 2005-2007

IT Expectations and Investment Plans

Figure: Expected Main Area of IT Focus, 2005-2007

Figure: Criticality of ICT Investments, 2007

Figure: Expected Change in Spending by Application from 2006 to 2007

IT Budgets Will Stay the Same for Half of Canada's Enterprises

Figure: Expected Change in IT Operating Budget in the Coming Year, 2005-2007

Figure: Expected Increase in IT Operating Budget in the Coming Year, 2005-2007

Figure: Expected Change in IT Capital Budget in the Coming Year, 2005-2007

Figure: Expected Increase in IT Capital Budget in the Coming Year, 2005-2007

Figure: Expected Decrease in IT Capital and Operating Budgets from 2006 to 2007

Essential Guidance

IT Vendors Need to Be Vigilant About Business Executives' Procurement Drivers

ICT Buyers Should Capitalize on the Positive Economy to Boost Efficiency and Productivity

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Survey Demographics

Figure: Survey Respondents by Job Title, 2007

Figure: Survey Respondents by Company Revenue, 2007

Figure: Survey Respondents by Industry Sector, 2007

Figure: Survey Respondents by Region, 2007

Figure: Survey Respondents by Company Size, 2007

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