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Top 20 SMB Technologies and Purchasing Trends
By Lawrence Walsh
2007-11-02

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  1. Top 20 SMB Technologies and Purchasing Trends
  2. ' SMB IT spending in '
  3. ' Key IT Business Challenges '
  4. ' Top SMB IT Purchasing '
  5. ' Top SMB IT Purchasing '
  6. ' Criteria for Selecting Vendors '

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Top SMB IT Purchasing Criteria

According to the survey, the total cost and long-term value (scalability and integration) are the chief criteria for purchasing IT products and services.

Total Cost of Ownership76%
Scalability69%
Future Integration Capabilities 64%
Brand Leadership57%
Vertical Expertise of vendors 55%
Price44%
Stability (mature technology) 42%
Brand Loyalty40%
Vendor Recommendations 34%

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