The market dynamics and drivers behind IT consumption vary dramatically across different vertical markets and countries. IDC's Central and Eastern European Vertical Markets research provides coverage of 17 vertical markets in the major countries of the region. The service measures IT spending trends by technology product area and delivers insight into key factors influencing technology purchases in different vertical markets.
IT spending in major technology categories by vertical market
Economic developments and their impact on IT spending by vertical market
Emerging business drivers and anticipated challenges by vertical market
Key technology adoption trends by vertical market
Government, health, education
Banking, insurance, business services, retail, and wholesale
Discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and mining
Transport, communications, and utilities
Spending by consumers (i.e., the home segment)
Core Research
Vertical markets 2013–2017 forecast for the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and Slovenia
IDC's extensive research and in-country analyst base provide the option of custom research on additional countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine and the Baltic states.
In addition to the insight provided in this service, IDC may conduct research on specific topics or emerging market segments via research offerings that require additional IDC funding and client investment.
Key Questions Answered
Which countries and industries offer the greatest potential for IT spending?
What are the key strategic IT issues that senior management is facing and how do these issues vary by industry?
What is the best way to realign marketing implementation strategies to cater to specific vertical markets?
How are customer decision-making and IT procurement processes changing?
Which vertical markets are and will be the most significant in terms of hardware spending?
Which vertical markets are and will be the most significant in terms of investment in software applications and tools?
Which vertical markets are and will be the most significant in terms of IT services spending?
How can precious marketing and sales budgets be allocated most effectively?
Scope of Central and Eastern European Vertical Markets
Source: IDC
Competitive Analysis
IDC's Central and Eastern European Vertical Markets service reveals where the action is and will be, enabling short- and long-term strategic planning of sales and marketing initiatives, product rollout, resource allocation, and channel development.
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