Analyst, Intermedium, has outlined ICT funding in the 2010/11 Federal Budget to allow comparison with tonight's budget.

Government software sales reached a record high in 2008/2009 financial year, but resellers are being warned not to expect similar figures this year, according to an analyst.

The NSW State Government’s plans to consolidate its data centres will not reduce business for the channel in the mid-term, but will eventually force smaller companies to change strategy, according to Intermedium head of consulting, Kevin Noonan.

There has been a flutter of activity across Federal and State Government agencies to shore up IT supplier contracts before the end of the financial year.

The first phase of the Gershon review changes to ICT spending in Federal Government has been completed as agencies await the budget with baited breath.

EDS has become the top Federal Government ICT supplier, according to research company Intermedium.