Almost every aspect of our industry is in the throes of innovation and disruption. Globalization, convergence, mobility, service-oriented architecture, Dynamic IT, Web 2.0, compliance -- all are conspiring to change the industry landscape rapidly.

Yet every period of upheaval and disruption is also a period of unique opportunity.

Join IDC's leading analysts at Directions 2007 as they address the growing uncertainties in the technology market and illuminate key growth opportunities available to attendees. Through a compelling mix of keynotes, breakout sessions and one-to-one analyst meetings, Directions 2007 offers in-depth analysis of specific segments and individualized insight guiding you toward success in tomorrow's technology industry.

Directions 2007 Breakout Sessions will include:

Track 1 - Consumer and Convergence
Track 2 - Software and Services
Track 3 - Insights into the Verticals

IDC is committed to helping attendees connect and share ideas with IDC and industry Insights analysts. This year's event provides even more opportunities to make connections at our One-to-One Analyst meeting kiosk.

Directions is attended by senior level executives from IT companies who are responsible for:

• Executive Management
• Marketing/Sales
• eBusiness/Internet/Intranet
• Product Management
• Distribution Channels
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Information Technology Management
• Operations
• Competitive Analysis

This year's attendees will benefit from the following offerings:

• Market intelligence and guidance needed to identify growth opportunities, along with the success factors and milestones necessary to take action and succeed
• Specific predictions about best-positioned vendors, products, technologies, and winning (and losing) strategies of the future
• The opportunity to network, learn, and share with your colleagues and potential business partners throughout the industry
• Breakout sessions covering three major subject areas, enabling you to customize the day's agenda for your specific needs
  
• New data on actual 2006 growth and forecasts for 2007 and beyond
• Contact with IDC and industry Insights analysts through one-to-one meetings, presentations, Q&A sessions, lunch and networking breaks.
  
• Access to Directions presentations after the event via password-secured site on idc.com.sg