IDC predicts Government IT spending to go up in the MEA region
IT spending by the Middle East and Africa (MEA) government sector totaled $5.35 billion in 2010 and is set to see double-digit growth in 2011, according to the latest research from the Government Insights team at IDC, the premier global market intelligence and advisory firm for the information technology and telecommunications markets. In the recently released “Middle East and Africa Government Sector Top 10 Predictions, 2011” report from IDC Government Insights revealed that IT spending by MEA governments will surge 10.7% year on year in 2011 as they look to encourage greater adoption of ICT across their jurisdictions by revamping outmoded regulatory regimes, creating conducive environments for industry growth, and instilling greater confidence and trust among residents.Read More…