Tech budgets set, but CIOs 'uncertain' as tariffs loom
Briefly

As uncertainty looms from Donald Trump's inauguration, tech leaders are concerned about potential U.S. import tariffs. Promised tariffs could raise laptop prices significantly, impacting hardware across various categories. If tariffs also target the EU, software and services costs may rise too. Gartner's analysis indicates a tense market environment, emphasizing that the uncertainty around tariffs is intentional. Despite this uncertainty, Gartner forecasts a notable increase in IT spending in 2025, signaling resilience in the industry, although the true value derived from budgets may fluctuate due to rising costs.
There is going to be a very dynamic market. The things that are happening right now with forecasting or promoting the idea of tariffs but being vague on what they are...
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