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7th edition by count from 2002 (Deloitte counts 2009 as the eighth year). Published as three separate reports under the 'TMT Trends' banner. Only Part 1 of the Media and Technology reports was read, from Mondaq republications dated January 2008; Part 2 of each and the Telecommunications report were not read. Rank restarts at 1 within each report (section).
In 2008, it is expected to generate $41.6 billion in revenue, a 23 percent increase on 2007 and more than the commercial radio sector. ... However, 2008 could see online advertising face a barrage of obstacles.
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While the e-Book may fail to thrive in 2008, e-Reference may gain traction. ... By the end of 2008, the book is likely to remain predominantly paper-based.
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The proliferation of technology in the living room is creating its own distinctive carbon footprint, and this is expected to grow in 2008 and beyond.
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The imminent demise of television is forecast perennially and it is highly likely that this call will again be made in 2008. The global traditional television sector, despite the occasional shock, should remain in good health throughout the year.
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Overcoming online piracy may not mean the end of counterfeit content
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In 2008, enterprises may ask more probing questions about the limits, as well as the potential, of virtualization, possibly leading to a more measured deployment of the technology.
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Every day in 2008, mainframes are expected to process more than 30 billion transactions, representing 70 percent of the world's business data. ... the number of staff skilled in their maintenance and development may fall.
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The conventional, highly inefficient, incandescent light bulb may finally start to be superseded by the white LED in 2008. ... In 2008, the LED should become commercially viable
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The public image of nanotechnology has recently become tainted, despite mass market use of nanotechnology-enabled products.
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