In 2021, small businesses are forecast to spend approximately 645 billion U.S. dollars on IT services. In contrast, medium-sized businesses are forecast to spend around 490 billion U.S. dollars on IT services that year. Medium-sized businesses are more likely to make long-term investments, whereas small businesses spend to meet short-term requirements.
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