STAMFORD, CT – After reviewing the latest WSTS figures for the first quarter of 2007, Gartner Inc. believes that, with the seasonal fall in sales in the second quarter, a more pessimistic outlook for 2007 is warranted.
Gartner previously reduced growth projections to 6.4% in 2007. However, the WSTS figures indicate growth of between 1 and 2% should be expected, translating into annual sales of $250 billion.
The market research firm is expected to provide a revised forecast at the end of May.