Outlook for 2005

Is your IT organization prepared for 2005? InformationWeek Research provides an early look of what's on tap for the year in its Outlook for 2005 study, part of our quarterly Priorities research. Economic indicators appear to be leveling off, and business-technology managers are optimistic about the economy, industry conditions and business prospects for the coming year. Business and technology priorities, IT spending plans, and outsourcing expectations are documented in this 22-page report. Key report areas include:

Responses are trended with previous InformationWeek Research Outlook and Priorities studies to reveal changing IT and business practices. The study also features InformationWeek's IT Confidence Index which measures and tracks the business outlook of professionals who control or influence their organization's IT spending.

This annual study allows your organization to benchmark its 2005 IT budgeting and technology plans.