Deloitte 2010 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions show unexpected challenges for businesses and a glimpse of 2011

Expected mobile data congestion, high tablet sales top-of-mind; cloud computing, mobile search & eReaders show slower progress

Continued congestion in mobile phone networks, vibrant tablet computer sales and modest demand of eReaders have all manifested as predicted. However, demand for cloud computing has been more limited so far, and mobile search has experienced slower progress, at least for the first half of the year. These are the findings announced today by Deloitte in the Deloitte 20/20 Technology & Innovation podcast, an update to the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions 2010 report launched in January 2010. The podcast assesses the predictions and what these mean for innovation and business.

"Unexpected consumer adoption patterns and government fiscal constraints are prevalent as we move into the second half of 2010," said Paul Lee, Director, Technology Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Research for Deloitte LLP (UK). “In order to remain competitive, companies need to quickly address these issues, make the necessary changes to their business model, and provide consumers with the products and services they want, at the price point they are not just willing to accept, but which is sustainable."(...)

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