Communications Trends and Expenditure in Ireland, 2010

IDC's annual Communications Trends and Expenditure in Ireland survey provides the most comprehensive view of the Irish telecoms sector available in the market. For those operating in Ireland or those wishing to break into this market, this study provides an invaluable tool for the development and implementation of strategic business plans. The study is based on data from IDC's annual survey of the Irish ICT market in which IT executives in commercial and governmental organizations are interviewed on their views and attitudes to IT and telecommunications as well as their ICT spending intentions.

This study offers the most comprehensive view of the Irish telecoms market. John Gilsenan, the study's author, has specialized in the Irish ICT market for over 10 years. His unique perspective on the ICT market provides unrivalled insight into market trends.

"Despite the recession there are a number of reasons to be optimistic about the communications market in Ireland," Gilsenan said. "Unified communications is set to be implemented by a good proportion of organizations in the next three years, smartphones are in use in a majority of organizations, while newer entrants to the fixed-line and broadband markets continue to win market share from the traditional leading supplier."