Mobile ad spending to reach $18bn in 2014

Global mobile advertising spending is forecast to reach $18-billion in 2014, up from the estimated $13,1-billion in 2013, according to Gartner. The market is expected to grow to $41,9-billion by 2017. Gartner says that display formats will make up most of the revenue,...

IT spending on track for 2014 increase

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3,8-trillion in 2014, a 3,1% increase from 2013 spending of $3,7-trillion, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. In 2013, the market experienced flat growth, growing 0,4% year-over-year. Spending on devices...

IT spending in oil and gas to hit $49,4bn

The oil and gas industry is set to spend close to $50-billion on IT by 2016. IDC Energy Insights has released its predictions of this industry, offering insight and perspective on long-term trends along with new themes on the horizon. The top 10 predictions are: *...

Governments set to decrease spending

IDC Government Insights has released its top 10 market predictions for 2014. They are: * Mashups of the four pillars will begin to transform key government services; * Worldwide government spending on Internet of Things will be $1,2-trillion in 2017; * By 2018,...

SA’s IT spending set for 6,3% growth

Overall IT spending in South Africa is set to increase 6,3% year-on-year in 2014 to total $14,59-billion, according to the latest forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). Referencing its recently released South Africa Vertical Markets 2013–2017 IT Spending...