The Wendover-Global Insight IT Spending Index <A HREF="http://www.itforecast.com">increased through August by 12% over the average for Q2</A>, indicating that IT sales are firming up a bit. However, there is no clear signal that a robust market is in store over the next two quarters, and the Index is still well below pre-recession peaks. Replacement spending continues, but firms are not yet allocating budget to discretionary IT.