Table of Contents IDC Opinion In This Study Situation Overview IntroductionInformation and Communication ChallengesHigh CapexScalabilityFlexibilityUpgrading Legacy SystemsSecurityLimited ResourcesService StandardInvesting to SavePositioning Next-Generation TelecommunicationsBenefits of Using Next-Generation Telecommunications ServicesLower Cost and Capital InvestmentMore Resources for Strategic ProjectsSecurity Issues Grow with ComplexityAcquiring Technologies for Business Transformation (Migrating Out of Legacy Systems)Ease of DeploymentVariable Licensing ExpenseReduction in Up-Front InvestmentReduction in CapexScalabilityLess DowntimeConsiderations in Adopting Next-Generation Telecommunications ServicesSecurityPerformance and AvailabilityIntegration with In-House IT InfrastructureElasticityVendor Flexibility and Track RecordFuture Outlook Essential Guidance Learn More Related ResearchSynopsisTable: APEJ Traditional Data Services Versus IP VPNs, 2007–2013 (US$M) Table: APEJ Managed Services Forecast, 2008–2013 (US$M)