IT Pro survey illustrates that Microsoft provides a path to success for consultants and solution providers.
A recent online survey of IT professionals underscores the importance and influence solution providers have with their clients. Survey findings also show that a majority of IT decision makers value overall partner planning, strategy and management over specific technical expertise. Additionally, survey participants indicate that they want their solution providers to align with Microsoft more than vendors.
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Could U.S. IT Pros Be Losing a Seat at the Strategic Table?
New study commissioned by Microsoft underscores the importance of IT innovation for business success
While many information technology (IT) professionals are investing in specific areas of IT infrastructure, 55 percent say the economy has changed the role of IT and 51 percent say that budget constraints are the biggest barrier to their innovation, according to a new study commissioned by Microsoft Corp. and conducted by Harris Interactive. The study results indicate that IT professionals in the U.S. are devoting less budget to innovation than their counterparts in the U.K., Japan and Germany.
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