Russia will spend $ 47 billion on information and communication technologies this year

This is the largest in Central and Eastern Europe, and who is in second place?
According to the latest IDC forecast, spending on information and communication technologies in Central and Eastern Europe this year will increase by 3.1% compared to last year. This figure is lower than last year. In 2019, this market grew by 4.0% compared to 2018. Analysts explain the slowdown in growth as a general slowdown in the economy and a more rational approach to spending – both in the corporate and consumer segments.

In absolute terms, it is predicted that the cost of information and communication technologies in Central and Eastern Europe in 2020 will amount to 136.66 billion dollars.

According to IDC analysts, Russia will spend the most on these items in the region – $ 47 billion. In second place is Poland with $ 20.4 billion, and in the third place is the Czech Republic with $ 10.9 billion. The top five also include Hungary and Romania.