Market Analysis: Australia Manufacturing ICT 2009-2013 Forecast and Analysis

Abstract

This IDC study focuses on the manufacturing sector in Australia, providing a map of short- and long-term opportunities and highlighting purchasing patterns for products and services by market. This study is part of a series of reports focusing on specific vertical markets. Actual ICT market sizing and ICT market share are provided for 2008, along with forecasts for 2009–2013, including compound annual growth rates (CAGRs). Overall ICT spending in the Australian manufacturing sector will increase from A$4,562.7 million in 2008 to A$5,612.5 million in 2013, achieving a CAGR of 4.2% for the forecast period.

"Being a successful manufacturer is not an easy task today. Although solid business strategies and clear targets are in place, manufacturers must be ready to make rapid corrections to their tactics, following fast-changing demand, shorter product life cycles, and opportunities to exploit new or emerging markets; and ICT can assist. ICT vendors that can address these issues are likely to be successful in selling to the manufacturing sector," says Melissa Martin, senior market analyst, IT Spending and Vertical Markets, IDC Australia.

Table of Contents

• Manufacturing Insights Opinion
• In This Report
• Methodology
• Data Analysis
• Definitions
• Situation Overview
• The Manufacturing Industry in Australia
• Top Priorities in the Manufacturing Industry in Australia
• Business Priorities
• CIO Priorities
• Future Outlook
• ICT Spending in the Australia Manufacturing Sector
• Australia Manufacturing Spending on Telecommunications
• Australia Manufacturing Spending on Software
• Australia Manufacturing Spending on Services
• Australia Manufacturing Spending on Hardware
• Australia Manufacturing Spending on ICT by State
• Doing Business with the Australia Manufacturing Sector
• Manufacturing IT Executives View of ICT
• IT Strategic Planning in the Manufacturing Sector in Australia, 2009
• Purchasing Preferences in the Manufacturing Sector in Australia, 2009
• ROI Expectations in the Manufacturing Sector in Australia, 2009
• Forecast and Assumptions
• Essential Guidance
• Actions to Consider
• Learn More
• Related Research
• Synopsis
• Table: Australia Manufacturing ICT Market, 2008–2013
• Table: Australia Business Demographics and Economic Indicators in Manufacturing, 2009
• Table: Australia Manufacturing Sector Top CIO Priorities, 2009
• Table: Australia Discrete and Process Manufacturing Spending on ICT, 2008–2013
• Table: Australia Manufacturing Spending on Telecommunications, 2008–2013
• Table: Australia Manufacturing Spending on Software, 2008–2013
• Table: Australia Top Manufacturing Software Suppliers, 2008
• Table: Australia Manufacturing Spending on Services, 2008–2013
• Table: Australia Top Manufacturing Services Suppliers, 2008
• Table: Australia Manufacturing Spending on Hardware, 2008–2013
• Table: Australia Top Manufacturing Hardware Suppliers, 2008
• Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Australia Manufacturing ICT Market, 2009–2013
• Figure: Australia ICT Spending by Vertical Market, 2009
• Figure: Australia Manufacturing Sector Top Business Priorities, 2008–2010
• Figure: Australia Manufacturing ICT Spending by Segment, 2009
• Figure: Australia Manufacturing ICT Spending Breakdown by State, 2009 and 2013
• Figure: Australia Manufacturing Executives Views of IT
• Figure: Frequency of Update of the IT Strategic Plan
• Figure: Australia Manufacturing ICT Purchasing Preferences
• Figure: Australia Manufacturing ROI Expectations, 2009