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75 % of IT Leaders Anticipating Budget Cuts

added: 28-10-2008

Despite heavy government intervention to allay further financial crises, many US and Canadian Information Technology leaders are anticipating budget impact from the downturn and should be preparing to manage with less, a recent poll by Info-Tech Research Group indicates. The poll, conducted over the past month, shows that 75 per cent of respondents are anticipating cuts, with expectations ranging anywhere from being "possible" to "very likely".

Mobile Content Still Gathering Steam

added: 27-10-2008

As forecasts with big numbers catch marketers’ eyes, hard data reminds us that in many ways, mobile content is still finding its foothold. Most mobile phone users in the US are sticking with the basics for now, according to data released in October 2008 by Accenture.

Existing-Home Sales Rise on Improved Affordability

added: 27-10-2008

Existing-home sales increased last month as buyers responded to improved housing affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

Consumers Will Spend Less This Holiday Season

added: 26-10-2008

With the economy weighing heavily on their minds, many Americans plan to spend less and shop differently and more carefully during this year's holiday season, according to Deloitte's 23rd Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending and trends.

Economic Headwinds Will Slow 2008 U.S. Domestic Travel to 1.99 Billion Person-Trips

added: 26-10-2008

Global Insight released the third quarter 2008 update of U.S. Travel Insights which calls for a year-over-year decline in the total number of domestic Person-Trips, and continued, albeit less robust, growth in international arrivals.

95 Percent of Small Business Owners Feel Challenge in Current Economic Environment

added: 25-10-2008

The tough economy is unavoidably trickle-down, and small business owners are feeling the pinch. A recent survey conducted by the United States Federation of Small Business (USFSB) and DYMO reported that 95 percent of small and medium-business (SMB) owners feel that their small business community has been challenged. Additionally, more than 55 percent of those surveyed reported their own personal business as being "down".

Recent Stock Market Decline Causes Economic Cybercrime to Hit All Time High

added: 25-10-2008

PandaLabs, Panda Security's malware analysis and detection laboratory, issued a security alert that reveals a direct correlation between the recent stock market volatility and the growth of new threats.

In Economic Slowdown College Students Seek Convenience and Low Prices

added: 25-10-2008

A national survey by Campus Entertainment, LLC, and the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) shows that the fallout from the current financial turmoil may be trickling down to America's college campuses.

U.S. Office Market Shows Continuing Weakness in Q3

added: 24-10-2008

The United States office market trudged sluggishly through the third quarter of 2008, posting the fourth consecutive quarterly rise in vacancy, according to the Q3 office report from Colliers International. National office vacancies stood at 13.7 percent at the close of the quarter, back to vacancy levels last seen in Q4 2005, according to Colliers.

One in Four Companies Planning Layoffs, But Most Taking Measured Approach to Economic Crisis

added: 24-10-2008

As the impact of the global economic crisis takes hold, a quarter of U.S. employers expect to make layoffs in the next 12 months. However, most companies are focusing on increased employee communication and smaller cost-saving measures, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.

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