- Product Engineering Services growth slowed compared to overall IT services growth, with European service providers growing faster than large Indian heritage providers.
- Overall R&D spending among top companies increased slightly, with automotive and healthcare expected to increase spending while telecom and energy may decrease spending. Industry consolidation continued through M&As.
- Over 50 new R&D centers were announced to be set up globally, mostly in Asia focused on ISV/computer peripherals. India remained the most preferred location for R&D globalization.