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8th edition ('the eighth year in which the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Global TMT Industry Group published its predictions'). Published as three separate reports under the 'TMT Trends' banner. Only Part One of the Technology and Telecommunications reports was read, from Mondaq republications dated January 2009; Part Two of each and the Media report were not found. Rank restarts at 1 within each report (section).
In 2009, SmartGrid companies may generate $25 billion in revenues, and represent the biggest and fastest growing sector in the GreenTech – possibly even the entire – technology market.
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The combination of these two trends sets the scene for a significant expansion of the device subsidy model in 2009. ... In 2009, this approach is likely to be pervasive.
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The netbook, also known as the mini-notebook, is likely to be the fastest growing PC segment in 2009. It may represent in excess of 15 percent of all portable PC sales, or roughly 25 million units.
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However, these trends may have caused a corresponding growth in the risk associated with information leakage and data theft.
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In 2009, the aggregate volume of the world's data centers is likely to continue to grow, albeit possibly at a slower pace than in previous years. ... The latest, purpose-built data-centers should attain a power-unit effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.2 or better.
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In 2009, companies may halve what they spend on physical storage. Spending on new servers may increase by just 4 percent to $58 billion.
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While sales growth for all mobile phones may decline to around 4 percent, smart phone growth could fall by more than 15 percentage points, to under 20 percent.
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In 2009 however, several factors are expected to raise the profile of information, catalyzing its ascension to the boardroom.
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During 2009, on average office workers are expected to check their inboxes more than 50 times and send more than 160 messages daily, in all dedicating up to two hours each day to email.
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In 2009, mobile phone users are expected to download over 10 billion applications to their mobile phones.
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But 2009 is likely to see a new range of mobile phones, which overcome the convergence compromise. ... Camera phones boasting high-quality lenses and 12 mega-pixel sensors are expected to offer image quality that rivals the best point-and-shoot cameras.
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