The document discusses the significant impact of third platform technologies, including mobility, big data, cloud, and social media, on the IT market's growth, predicting that they will account for 89% of IT spending growth in 2014. It highlights the shift in vendor strategies and the increasing importance of cloud and big data for CIOs, with a noted emphasis on improving alignment with business needs and reducing IT costs. Additionally, it forecasts a substantial increase in cloud spending and the growing prevalence of social media as a core component of enterprise strategy.