Business Strategy: Engineering-Oriented Value Chains - 2011 IT Budget Guide

This IDC Manufacturing Insights report presents budget benchmarks for 2011 for engineering-oriented manufacturers.

Bob Parker, VP of Research, said, "2010 began with concern about the impact of the current economic situation, with mixed signals regarding the extent of recovery. The experienced buyers in IT organizations will look for ways to take cost out of IT operations and out of administrative business processes while protecting important long-term technology investments."