CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Forrester Research lowered its 2009 US IT spending forecast to 1.6%, on slower demand for computers. The research group previously guided for 6.1% growth next year. It marks the fourth time in 10 months the firm has reduced its 2009 outlook.

In a statement, Forrester principal analyst Andrew Bartels said, "Continued declines in purchase are in prospect for computer equipment purchases in the fourth quarter and the first half of 2009, with little or no growth in communications equipment and IT services." 

However, IT spending could rebound by next summer 2009, Forrester said, citing lower interest rates and energy costs.

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