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Canadian ICT 2008 Top 10 PredictionsProduct Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: IDC Published: February 2008 Product Code: R104-33015 Description
This IDC study presents our top 10 predictions for the Canadian information communications and technology (ICT) market in 2008. The predictions draw upon existing IDC research from both demand- and supply-side analysis. These predictions are based on input from IDC analysts both in Canada and around the world. Our predictions focus on 2008 but often have a longer-term impact. These predictions were originally presented in a Webcast on January 17th, 2008 (see IDC Canada Predictions 2008, IDC #CA7ICTE8, January 2008, for the replay). This document provides additional detail around these predictions, the results of our live poll questions, and the answers to other questions posed during the Web conference. "The continuing evolution of the ICT market is a constant; the ability to recognize those changes early enough to make the right investments decisions is a critical skill. This applies both to providers and to buyers. Those organizations that take a lead at understanding new approaches to computing will have a head start in either implementing new technologies in their organizations or positioning it in the marketplace," says Vito Mabrucco, senior vice president, worldwide consulting and managing director, IDC Canada. Table of Contents
Table of ContentsPredictions In This Study The Predictions Process Situation Overview 2007 Prediction Scorecard Figure: 2007 Flashback: How Did We Do in 2007? Opportunities Abound: Canadian ICT Market Growth Will Double GDP Growth ICT Infrastructure Renewal Will Be a High Area of Focus and Investment Technology as a Service Will Be More Pervasive Google and Other Search Engines will Disrupt Existing Competitive Markets Governments Will Move Toward More Businesslike Decision-Making Processes The Canadian Wireless Market Will Hit the Next Level of Competitiveness Communications and Technology Will Increasingly Converge the Consumer and Professional Markets The Battle for the Consumer Market Will Intensify Globalization 2.0 ? Globalization Will Extend Beyond the BRIC Countries ICT for Business Advantage Will Be the Key to Success in the New Competitive Reality Future Outlook Prediction #1: Canadian ICT Spending Will Be Moderated by the Strong Canadian Dollar Figure: Canadian Economic Outlook, 2006?2008 The Canadian ICT Industry Is Cautious Figure: Canadian ICT Market Segmentation, 2008 Prediction #2: Web 2.0 Will Become a Key Component of ICT Business Solutions Web 2.0 Poll Figure: Impact of Web 2.0 Prediction #3: The Canadian Security Market Is Strong But Will Remain Fragmented Figure: Most Important Factors When Investing in IT Security Prediction #4: Technology Will Take a Turn Towards an Environmental Focus Environmental IT Poll Figure: Organizational Changes to Improve Greenness Figure: Reasons for Investing in Green IT Prediction #5: Customer Segments Will Look for Efficiency Government Organizations Will Increase IT Investment Value Financial Services Firms Focus on the Client Healthcare Increasingly Uses and Acknowledges the Importance of IT Figure: Top Business Priorities in Healthcare There Is Evolution in the SMB and Partnering Space Prediction #6: VoIP Will Graduate into Unified Communications Figure: Canadian VoIP and Unified Communications Adoption, 2007 Prediction #7: SmartSourcing Will Drive Growth and Reshape the Services Industry Figure: SmartSourcing: Services Mashups, Pre-2000 Through Post-2012 Prediction #8: Payments Will Begin to Go Mobile, But Financial Services Firms and Telecom Companies Will Battle for the Mobile Customer Figure: Mobile Payments Ecosystem Prediction #9: In the Enterprise, Consumer Technology Will Make an Impact Prediction #10: Mobile Advertising and Search Are Already in Sight Figure: Timeline of Factors Influencing Mobile Advertising, 2005?2012 Essential Guidance Learn More Related Research Synopsis |
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