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8 July 2009 - 12:21 AMT

International IT market may lose $200 in 2009

In comparison with previous year, consumer demand on international IT market has decreased by 6% ($ 200 billion), making up $3.2 trillion, Gartner analytical centre reports.

Gartner analysts find that consumer expenses on computer products will decrease by 16.3%, and demand for IT and telecommunication services will be reduced by 4.6%.

Software market will suffer the least losses – 1.6%. Las year, consumer demand in the sphere recorded a 10.3% increase.

Analytical company’s previous prognosis published in March predicted 3.8% decrease on IT market.