Asia/Pacific Government 2009 Top 10 Predictions

Publication Date	February 2009
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	17
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC07326

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Summary

This Government Insights study presents our top 10 predictions for Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ governments for 2009. This study discusses key issues, conditions, and challenges that government officials and organizations must address as they perform their roles and responsibilities in IT strategic planning, investment decision making, and technology program delivery.

"In the current economic climate, the public sector in this region remains a high value and stable opportunity, in so far as IT investment and management is aligned closely with the goals of economic recovery and value optimization," says Raphael Phang, vice president, Government Insights, Asia/Pacific.

Content

Government Insights Opinion
In This Report
- Brief Description of the Solution
Situation Overview
Future Outlook
- Prediction #1: Government Spending Will Drive Long-Term Investments in Infrastructure and Manpower
- Prediction #2: Value Optimization Will Characterize More Cautious IT Spend
- Prediction #3: A Whole-of-Government Agenda Will Characterize ICT Investments
- Prediction #4: Business Analytics Will Assume Strategic Importance in Volatile Times
- Prediction #5: IT for Sustainable Development Will Gather Pace in the Context of Cost Reduction
- Prediction #6: Emerging Threats to Public Safety and Security Will Spur Innovative Deployment of Technology
- Prediction #7: Governments Will Dabble with Social Networking and New Media
- Prediction #8: Cost and Customization Drivers Will Garner Renewed Interest in Open Source
- Prediction #9: The Cloud Will Grow Despite the Declining Economy
- Prediction #10: "ICT-in-Education" Initiatives Will Drive both Future Schools and Workforce Upgrading
Essential Guidance
- Actions to Consider
  - For Governments
  - For Technology Vendors
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- Related Research
- Synopsis