Abstract
This IDC study (which is a translation of the Japanese report IDC #J8210102)
presents ten predictions that will have an impact on the market for
communication services, network infrastructure, corporate networks and mobile
phone in 2008 and beyond. In 2008, next-generation communication network
services will debut and these will lead to the birth of new business models and
a more energetic network equipment market.
"The year 2008 will be the time for vendors to implement strategies to ride the
waves of change. Carriers and communication equipment vendors should brace up
for rapid market changes in an open NGN service development environment by
establishing new business models and implementing large-scale reorganizations,
among other strategies," observes George Hoffman, research group manager,
Communications, IDC Japan.