Gartner Scenario: The Current State and Future Directions of the IT Industry
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
10:45-11:45
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Speaker: Ken McGee
Location: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya - Sala F
Marketplaces: ADI, BA, BPM, BIDW, DCIOM, SORC, NET, MOB, PCC, EA, SEC, PPM
Session Type: Gartner Session
Track: MT5
Job Role: CIOs & Other Senior IT Leaders
Vertical Industry: Financial Services

Ken McGeeGartner now estimates worldwide IT spending will reach beyond $3.0 Trillion this year. But what is fueling the continued utilization of information technology? What will be the most important trends to evolve in IT during the next few years? As businesses search for new growth opportunities in the future, what imperatives must be completed by IT professionals to assure business success and career security? Will growth be possible as regions of the world face challenging economic times ahead?
Key Issues:
  • What economic and business trends will have the greatest influence on IT during 2008?
  • What actions must IT leaders complete within the next three years?
  • Which longer-term trends will unfold within the IT industry?