This IDC study presents our consensus of the top 10 predictions for the 2007 telecommunications market in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ. Drawing from the latest IDC research and from internal sessions among IDC's regional telecommunications and network analysts, we take a high-level look at trends, vendor and service provider strategies, as well as new technologies that will emerge and impact the industry and its players in 2007.

"The telecommunications industry in APEJ is facing a period of evolution, as lines between traditional network architectures and services disappear, spurred by developments in technology and end-user usage patterns and demand. From convergence to shifting go-to-market, both equipment vendors and telcos will need to position themselves for the coming change," says Sandra Ng, vice president of Communications, Peripherals, and Services Research, IDC Asia/Pacific.