' A Higher Degree of 'Batteries Included' Philosophy Towards Security

Moving into the year, IDC predicts a higher degree of 'batteries included' approach amongst the larger vendors towards security. Whether one purchases an email management solution, an enterprise infrastructure management solution or a service subscription with a service provider, security (or "batteries") will built-in. The security may be in the form of hardware, software or services, and the fulfillment may either be carried out by the same vendor or its partners.

' End-users to Increase ITIL Adoption Paving Way for Greater Benefits

End-Users in the region are increasingly well placed for ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) adoption. 2006 will prove to be a significant seeding year for reaping ITIL benefits amidst a sustained cautious approach on IT investments and continued market education. This market is expected to close at US$544 million in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) region this year.

' Enterprise Applications as Entry Point in Adopting 'Software-as-a-Service' Mode of Subscription