Small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. will spend more money on new computers this year, according to NPD.
In a 250-person survey, NPD found that nearly 77 percent of SMBs intend to invest more, or at least the same amount, in PC equipment this year than in 2009.
Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis at NPD, said the dropoff in purchases in 2009 came from larger businesses, and thus, “80 percent of firms with more than 200 employees intend to buy PCs in 2010 to help maintain their corporate infrastructure.”
As businesses gain confidence in the market, they may decide to purchase additional equipment to go along with their new computers, such as the latest software upgrades, smartphones and business projectors.
According to the report, 41 percent of businesses are purchasing PCs to support new jobs, which may further propel the country out of its difficult economic situation.
When purchasing their new equipment, many businesses may prefer online vendors as opposed to traditional retail outlets, according to a recent Access Markets International report. The AMI release stated one reason for the shift in IT-purchasing habits is due to the market being nearly “fully penetrated,” meaning companies in search of new equipment are simply replacing older units and thus, already know what they are looking to buy. Purchasing online offers businesses a quick and efficient way to select their equipment if they have an item already in mind.
