Thousands of top tech execs believe the increased use of smartphones and tablets, as well as the apps on them will most impact their IT initiatives (and spending) over the next 12 months.

“Special device factors — touch, small screens, near field communications (NFC), camera features — mean new opportunities and new challenges for application design.”

“Organizations that seek highly creative, innovative mobile projects should consider agencies and design-oriented consultancies.”

Of the 71% who understand the impact, 34% believe it will have a moderate impact and 37% believe it will have a significant impact.

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OF THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT

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will increase IT services budget to improve these new services

will deploy more SAAS ap-plications on devices

will hire a third party to develop applications

will hire partners with specialized mobile skills