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IDC Predictions 2006

Each year, IDC offers its predictions on the events and trends it believes will shape the IT and telecommunications markets in the year ahead. These predictions draw upon IDC's ongoing research and are infused with the thoughts and opinions of more than 800 IDC analysts from every region of the world.

Beginning in December 2005 and extending through the first quarter of 2006, IDC produces a number of research documents that will illuminate what these predictions mean for different segments of the IT industry, as well as different regions of the world. In addition, IDC's Insights subsidiaries will offer their perspective on the implications for several key vertical industries. Finally, the IDC eXchange will provide a forum for questions and further discussion regarding IDC's predictions.

Combined, these resources offer an unparalleled planning guide to the year ahead.
Predictions

Proceedings from our first Industry Insights Predictions web conferences, with key Insights analysts discussing top predictions for their respective industries.

DOWNLOAD the following documents by clicking on the title link:

Industry Insights Top Predictions for 2006
(Jan 2006)
Cross Industry Predictions 2006 (pdf)

Top 10 Predictions for the Manufacturing Industry in 2006
(Jan 2006)
Manufacturing Insights Predictions 2006 (pdf)

Energy Insights Top 10 Predictions for 2006
(Jan 2006)
Energy Insights Predictions 2006 (pdf)

Financial Insights Top 10 Predictions for 2006
(Jan 2006)
Financial Insights Top10 Predictions for 2006 (pdf)

Top 10 Predictions for the Health Industry in 2006
(Jan 2006)
Health Industry Insights Predictions 2006 (pdf)

Government Insights Top Ten Predictions for 2006
(Jan 2006)
Government Insights Predictions 2006 (pdf)

Predictions for the Telecoms Market 2006
(Jan 2006)
This IDC study presents a consensus on the top 10 predictions for the telecommunications market for 2006 in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan).

Industry Insights Top Predictions for 2006
(Jan 2006)
Hear the top industry predictions for financial services, manufacturing, health care, energy and government in IDC's first ever Industry Insights Predictions web conference.
Rise of the e-Empowered Employee - IDC Predicts the 2006 ICT Landscape in Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan)
(Dec 2005)
In this 17- page report, we share with you the ultimate overview to what IDC Asia/Pacific expects to see in 2006.
IDC Predictions 2006: It's Gut-Check Time as Disruptive Business Models Gain Traction
(Nov 2005)
With 6 themes, 10 predictions, and 45 bullet points, this is the ultimate overview to what IDC expects to see in 2006.
Events
IDC's Consumer Predictions for 2006
(Jan 2006)
IDC's Consumer Electronics research team will provide a list of top 10 consumer predictions for 2006 and discuss the market outlook for consumer devices, technology, and services.
The Year Ahead: Global ICT Spending Outlook 2006
(Jan 2006)
IDC will review its market forecasts for IT & Telecom spending in 2006 across all major market sectors and geographies, with a particular emphasis on emerging country markets and high-growth opportunities.
Semiconductor Market Update: Key Predictions for 2006
(Jan 2006)
Learn about the state of the semiconductor market and hear IDC's predictions for what's ahead for semiconductors in 2006.

Predictions 2006: Telecoms Predictions breakfast briefing on Jan 18 (HKG) and Jan 20 (Singapore)
(Dec 2005 - Jan 2006)
In this breakfast briefing, Sandra Ng will share with you IDC's top 10 predictions in the telecommunications industry for 2006 and what they mean for telcos, networking vendors and IT players.

Predictions 2006: Rising to the Challenge in Asia/Pacific
(Dec 2005 - Jan 2006)
Eva Au, Asia/Pacific Managing Director, presents IDC's top 10 predictions for the 2006 ICT market in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) in this insight-filled Webcast.

IDC Predictions Telebriefing
(Dec 2005)
Listen to Frank Gens as he presents highlights from IDC's Predictions research findings.

Press Releases
IDC Predictions for China's ICT Market in 2006
(Jan 2006)
IDC China offers its predictions on the trends and forces that will shape China's $35 billion IT market in 2006.

IDC's 2006 Top 10 Telecommunications Predictions
(Jan 2006)
IDC Predictions for China's ICT Market in 2006
(Dec 2005)
IDC China offers its predictions on the trends and forces that will shape China's $35 billion IT market in 2006.
IDC Predictions 2006
(Dec 2005)
For 2006, IDC Predicts that Rising Needs of the e-Empowered Employee Will Shape 2006 ICT Landscape in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan).
IDC Predictions 2006
(Dec 2005)
For 2006, IDC predicts that moderate IT spending growth will accelerate the adoption of disruptive business models as vendors seek growth in new development and delivery models.
IDC Predictions 2005
(Dec 2004)
Last year, IDC predicted that 2005 would be characterized by consolidation and realignment across a number key IT sectors.
IDC eXchange Blog
IDC�s Predictions for IT in 2006 - Key Excerpts (audio)
(Dec 2005)
IDC's recently released predictions for the IT market in 2006 are discussed in this blog entry by Frank Gens.