The telecommunications industry is facing a period of evolution, as lines between traditional network architectures and services disappear, spurred by developments in technology and end-user usage patterns and demand. Connected to this, network and IT equipment is moving from a focus on hardware to an emphasis on software and services. From convergence to shifting go-to-market, both equipment vendors and telcos are looking to position themselves for the coming change.

In this breakfast briefing, Sandra Ng will share with you IDC's top 10 predictions in the telecommunications industry for 2007 and what they mean for telcos, networking vendors and IT players.