<A HREF="http://www.gartner.com/it/products/research/predicts08/markets08.jsp?ref=1_25_08PredictsLR">Gartner has highlighted 10 key predictions</A> of events and developments that will affect IT and business in 2008 and beyond. The predictions highlight areas where executives and IT professionals need to take action in 2008. The full impact of these trends may not appear this year, but executives need to act now so that they can exploit the trends for their competitive advantage.

These predictions are selected from more than 100 predictions that Gartner presents and reviews every year. These predictions focus on general technology areas rather than on specific industries or roles.