EMEA Enterprise Mobility 2010 Top 10 Predictions

Abstract

This document presents IDC' s predictions for 2010 for the European enterprise mobility market. It is essential reading for mobile operators, system integrators, handset vendors, and any other player in the mobile market that wants to understand the enterprise market activities in the wireless space.

According to Rosie Secchi, research manager at IDC' s European mobility group, "As we enter 2010, mobile industry players are planning the next move to gain greater visibility in the enterprise mobility space. Mobile has become a critical link when it comes to keeping in touch and doing business, and new technologies are making it easy to access information and work regardless of location. We believe businesses need increased flexibility and efficiency, particularly in the current market. 2010 will see a more structured approach, with developments driven by IT departments rather than individual employees, as in the past."

Table of Contents

• Predictions
• In This Study
• Situation Overview
• Future Outlook
• Prediction #1: The Consumer Becomes Much More Noticeable in the Enterprise
• Prediction #2: New Mobile Operating Systems Will Continue to Challenge Enterprise Mobility
• Prediction #3: Picocells Will be Relegated to Niche Applications
• Prediction #4: 2010 Will See the Potential of M2M
• Prediction #5: Enterprise Mobility is Now a Key Part of Network Life-Cycle Services
• Prediction #6: Fixed Wireless Access Will Face Another Year of Challenges
• Prediction #7: Mobile, Remote, Home, and Flexible Working Set to Increase Further in 2010.
• Prediction #8: 2010 Will be the Year of the Intermediary
• Prediction #9: Decommissioning Will be a Major Vendor Theme
• Prediction #10: Consolidation Will Escalate in Enterprise Mobility
• Essential Guidance
• Learn More
• Related Research
• Synopsis