VoIP in top five IT investment priorities for firms

Written by Jessie Richards

VoIP remains in the top five investments prioritised by IT professionals due to the lower monthly phone bills and greater network flexibility afforded by the technology, according to research.

Robert Half Technology's survey of chief information officers found that 32 per cent said they will be spending on internet telephony in the next year, which emerged as the fourth highest priority for firms.

The majority said they will be investing in information security, 36 per cent highlighted virtualisation as a priority and 33 per cent selected datacentre efficiency.

"Despite increased budgetary pressures, many companies recognise that investing in IT initiatives leads to improved security, efficiencies and revenues," said Sandra Lavoy, a vice president at Robert Half Technology

"Enhancing IT infrastructure will help organisations better prepare for growth when the economy rebounds," she added.

Recently, a report by Unstrung Insider said that the uptake of unified communications is likely to rise as increasing numbers of businesses recognise the benefits of mobile collaboration.