Surviving High-Tech Sector Economic Disruption
June 20, 2025
3 min read
June 20, 2025
3 min read
Who would have thought the high-tech sector would be facing yet another significant economic disruption? Not that long ago, the industry was expected to experience a comeback some initially thought to be almost impossible after the drastic Covid-era downturn and subsequent worldwide supply chain upheaval.
After all, Gartner forecasted global IT spending would grow 9.8% in 2025 to total $5.61 trillion in its report on generative AI’s impact on the market. International Data Corporation estimated worldwide spending on AI is expected to reach $632 billion in 2028. And Statista anticipated an increase of nearly 4% in global telecommunications services spending to $1.42 trillion in 2025.
And now, here we go again.
Recent U.S. tariffs have caused confusion in the market and have impacted the very tech companies IT consultant and Tech Target contributor Sean Michael Kerner has dubbed “the backbone of intricate supply chains spanning Asia, North America, and Europe.” Kerner goes on to say these tariffs have triggered stock price declines for major tech vendors—including Apple and Nvidia—as the companies are forced to deal with increased costs, new supply chain disruptions, and the need to reassess manufacturing strategies.
With so much at stake, high-tech IT leaders have begun looking at ways to decrease their overall software spend to better position themselves for essential long-term planning and new buckets of opportunity as market conditions change.
One viable strategy is to evaluate current software maintenance and support agreements, an area that has the potential for substantial savings which can then be reinvested to support future growth and innovation initiatives.
Even in “normal” times, the high-tech industry is known for constantly changing, evolving, and focusing on speed to market. However, organizations that rely heavily on software vendor support exclusively can face challenges in adopting those new innovations at the pace that is required to maintain their competitive advantage, making it costly or challenging to switch to alternative options.
In times of high-tech sector economic disruption, a more neutral independent software maintenance provider can offer a balanced perspective, focusing on a customer’s unique needs rather than a vendor’s proprietary interests. Instead of being trapped in an endless OEM upgrade cycle, an independent expert like Origina can support any version of software, offering the flexibility to leverage your current technology to increase productivity and interoperability.
When was the last time your organization did a software upgrade and received enhanced functionality or any additional value? Trusted applications don’t usually see a lot of innovation. Given their maturity, it’s rare that an update will contain a new feature that truly adds value. Instead, the constant barrage of upgrades seems to come with only higher costs and decreasing service.
While OEM support simply ensures software applications run without error, an independent software maintenance expert can extend the life of current systems, enhancing the software’s performance and functionality while also keeping it stable and fully secure. Trusted, mission-critical systems can be modernized to coexist as part of a hybrid environment alongside AI, for example, to deliver an organization’s specific business initiatives.
Evaluating current maintenance contracts can often uncover provisions that might not align with current IT needs. It pays to check for redundant or underutilized services, as well as unnecessary expenses. Armed with this knowledge, a more clear picture of whether your organization’s current agreements are viable or whether it’s time to either renegotiate the contract or seek alternative support elsewhere.
By taking a proactive approach, organizations can uncover opportunities to optimize resources and align IT expenditures with business goals. Independent providers also can ensure operational consistency regardless of external pressures by providing much-needed agility and adapting to the company’s specific needs.
As the last several years have shown, high-tech sector economic disruption is inevitable, but independent software maintenance and support can be a powerful tool to help organizations maintain operational efficiency, ensure business continuity, and remain resilient. High-tech IT teams that embrace this strategy can redirect their savings toward innovation and long-term growth. By extending software lifecycles, supporting innovation, and reducing costs, this approach allows companies to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
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