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The Age of Agility
Expect the unexpected. Prepare to adapt.
LinkedIn’s B2B Technology Buying Survey - APAC Report
20/21 APAC Report
In an era where business resilience is key, today’s evolving world of work has intensified technology’s role in empowering companies, employees and customers to achieve more, together.
Now in its seventh year, LinkedIn's largest survey of B2B technology decision-makers provides technology marketers with insights to grow their business and navigate the road ahead.
Welcome to the Age of Agility.
Survey respondents and methodology
LinkedIn’s survey includes data from 5,894 technology decision-makers in North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Of these, 32%, or around 1886 respondents were from the Asia Pacific region.
To qualify, respondents must have researched, evaluated, bought, implemented or renewed a new technology solution from one or more of the following subcategories within the last six months:
• Hardware for end users
• Software for end users
• Hardware for data centers
• Software for data centers
Respondent base includes samples from SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise companies.
Respondent base spans representation from the following business functions: finance, marketing, sales, business development, research & development, product, supply chain/logistics, legal/compliance, HR, procurement, IT, engineering, and communications.
5 trends for technology marketers in the Age of Agility
Win by working smarter, not harder.
1. Empower the next generation of IT guides
With technology unlocking opportunities for a wide range of businesses, many non-IT functions are now involved in technology buying decisions. To meet the needs of diverse internal stakeholders, marketers can support IT's mission to act less like a gatekeeper and more like a guide.
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46% of technology decision-makers now represent customer-facing functions
1 in 2 purchases in involve IT
70% of decisions in are influenced by functions outside IT
How will you help unify a diverse set of business stakeholders?
2. Aim for fame in the customer journey
As the world reimagines what's possible through the use of technology, there is increased competition for buyer attention. To grow market share, marketers must invest in full-funnel efforts that build awareness, memorabiliity, and favorabiltiy with new audiences.
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44% of purchasing journeys extend beyond one year
1 in 3 buyers have done independent research before reaching out
6.2 months is average renewal time
How will you stand out in a crowded market?
3. Address the committee’s paradox of needs
B2B technology purchasing decisions are driven by multiple team members with various needs and requirements. To win new customers, marketers must build consensus and align opinions held by technology decision-makers across the organization.
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77% of technology decision-makers report that experience and knowledge are key factors during vendor selection
1 in 2 technology decision-makers will consider a new product based on its innovative capabilities
2 in 3 technology decision-makers remain hesitant to award business to a new vendor
How will you demonstrate value against a vast set of requirements?
4. Spark the virtual water cooler
In a world of democratized buying, end user validation is a valuable commodity. To boost preference versus competitors, marketers can harness the power of community and social proof.
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1 in 2 technology decision-makers say professional peers, colleagues, and other end users drive new product awareness
1 in 2 technology decision-makers say social proof and peer validation increase trust in a new product
1 in 4 technology decision-makers say end users help to increase overall knowledge of a new product
How will you provide customer experiences worth talking about?
5. Seize the post-sale frontier
With budgets under greater scrutiny, post-sale support is paramount. To capture greenspace from existing customers, marketers should support efforts to increase cross-sell, upsell, and renewals.
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60% of technology decision-makers say post-sale support is a key factor when selecting a new vendor
50% of technology decision-makers say past experience with a solution plays a role when considering a new vendor
49% of technology decision-makers say a vendor’s knowledge of their unique needs is a key factor when awarding new business
How will you close the post-sale gap?
For more insights on how LinkedIn can help you compete and grow in the decade ahead, read insights from our latest report.