Manufacturing
This sector aggregated over R9.3 billion for IT spending in 2002 and it is forecasted to grow at CAGR of 7.6% over 02-07.

Within the manufacturing organization there is a drive to reduce the total cost of ownership of IT and requiring IT vendors to demonstrate a business case for IT spend.

Distribution
Wholesale and retail distribution spent over R3.9 billion and R1, 38 billion in IT respectively in 2002. This is expected to grow at CAGR of 7.7% by 2006/07.