UK SMB IT Spending Trends and Market Outlook

This technical report presents an analysis of the projected IT spending trends for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK, focusing on the period leading up to 2025. It outlines the current challenges faced by UK SMBs, including low employer confidence and anticipated redundancies, as well as the expected rise in employment costs. The report details the evolving IT priorities for SMBs, emphasizing the significance of cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and managed services as key areas of investment. It also highlights the impact of macroeconomic events on SMB purchasing behaviors and the strategic realignment of channel partnerships. The findings are supported by data from Analysys Mason’s SMB Technology Forecaster product, which includes insights into the preferred purchase channels and the types of IT solutions SMBs are increasingly adopting. The report aims to inform vendors and channel partners about the opportunities within the SMB IT market in the UK.