For some sectors of the IT industry 2016 was a difficult year particularly hardware, which struggling with lower sales for years, particularly in the PC market. However, 2017 is looking up for the worldwide IT industry, according to Gartner’s 2017 Worldwide IT Spending Forecast. The research firm’s data indicates that these troubled divisions last year will at least see their sales performance stabilize this year while stronger sectors experience significant growth. However, Gartner said that IT industry as a whole can expect to see spending rise in the next couple of years, thanks in part to investments in innovation from major companies like Microsoft and Google.
