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Small firms view internet as critical tool during recession
Small and medium-sized businesses would cut investment in IT hardware, software and support before they would reduce the quality of their internet connection, according to a survey by Easynet connect.
If forced to cut costs due to the recession 62% of the SMEs surveyed said that they would cut investment in IT hardware, 35% would reduce IT support and 28% would reduce expenditure on software licences.
Highlighting the importance of the internet to small businesses, only 8% would consider reducing the quality of their internet connection if forced to reduce their company's expenditure.
"The internet, and the way its benefits are leveraged, is a critical enabling factor for businesses during the recession. Far from being discretionary, the need for fast, reliable broadband connectivity continues to grow," said Richard Thurston, analyst at Analysys Mason.
Post Date: April 7th, 2009
If forced to cut costs due to the recession 62% of the SMEs surveyed said that they would cut investment in IT hardware, 35% would reduce IT support and 28% would reduce expenditure on software licences.
Highlighting the importance of the internet to small businesses, only 8% would consider reducing the quality of their internet connection if forced to reduce their company's expenditure.
"The internet, and the way its benefits are leveraged, is a critical enabling factor for businesses during the recession. Far from being discretionary, the need for fast, reliable broadband connectivity continues to grow," said Richard Thurston, analyst at Analysys Mason.
Post Date: April 7th, 2009
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