IT sales

 As Microsoft is about to launch its biggest product in a decade on Thursday analysts and PC makers are speculating over the benefits from a refresh of hardware lines next year. Many industry players believe new software will help boost sales in the IT sector as customers will be more inclined to purchase updated machines.

While some experts say Windows 7 may have a short-term impact on PC sales to consumers businesses have a cautious mood preferring to look to 2010 while abstaining from purchase for a time and keeping to an observer position.