January 23, 2007
Hong Kong

In this presentation, IDC will examine the global market outlook for 2007 in terms of IT buyer priorities, budget planning and forecasts. The presentation will offer predictions for major IT buyer trends over the next 12 months (and some wild cards). Analysis will include a review of major IT industry trends in the context of the worldwide economy, survey data and tech market performance across all market sectors in hardware, software and services. Regional and local market comparisons will be provided, along with forecasts for IT budgets in 2007.

Key questions to be answered will include :

• How will 2007 differ from 2006 in IT budget allocations and spending?
• How do emerging markets in Asia Pacific (including China and India) compare with the more mature IT markets?
• What are the major shifts in business technology investment, and how will these changes impact IT vendors?
• What are the key enterprise priorities which will shape the IT market outlook for the next 12 months (and beyond)?

In this presentation, IDC will examine the impact of Fixed Mobile Convergence on Service Providers and Network Equipment Providers. The presentation will also offer forecast for network equipment spending in Asia Pacific ex-Japan in fixed line and wireless sectors and subscriber forecasts in wireless, PSTN, and broadband services.

Key questions to be answered will include:

• What parts of the network will impacted by FMC?
• What role will WiMAX and wireless broadband play in FMC?
• What are the different strategies of the NEPs in relation to FMC?
• What technologies are on the horizon that could accelerate the drive to FMC?