How do SMBs build a technology stack? TechRepublic Premium surveyed SMB decision-makers to find out. SEE: Research: SMB IT stack decisions based on fulfilling business needs (TechRepublic Premium) When asked about Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) features and applications that companies either currently deploy or will deploy in the next 12 months, database servers (42%) topped the list, with file storage servers (41%) ranking a close second. Other features and apps (37%), artificial intelligence (35%), and Internet of Things (IoT) management (23%) rounded out the remainder of the most popular responses. Interestingly, 25% of respondents have no plans to deploy any hardware, software, or cloud services in the next 12 months. Likewise, 32% of respondents have no plans to deploy any SaaS features or apps in the next 12 months. What factors do companies consider when selecting and deploying their technology? The top three factors in order of most importance include: Fulfilling business needs, cost, and security. However, what technologies companies want to purchase and what they actually do purchase may differ. Ultimately, the majority of respondents (60%) say that tech purchasing decisions remain in the hands of the company’s owner/CEO/founder. To read more findings and analysis, download the full report: Research: SMB IT stack decisions based on fulfilling business needs (available for TechRepublic Premium subscribers).
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