Industry Perspective: IT Industry's Economic Outlook Is Rosy

By Gennifer Biggs, Business Solutions magazine.

When you are listening to the continuing gloomy talk about the state of the economy, consider this — Michael Schwab, president of D&H Distributing, says the technology industry is set to prosper. "When I think about the economy, it's as if I am looking at two LCD displays, with business news on one side and industry news on the other," he says. "On the business side, there is a strong indication that everyone is being cautious. It is a feeling of general malaise. But when I look at the technology industry, I am very optimistic. There is great opportunity, especially in the back half of the year. "Schwab says his outlook is positive for several reasons, so listen up, VARs.