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What does 2007 have in store for IT?

The key technology items on the agenda for 2007

Computing previews the big issues for this year

Written by Bryan Glick

Did you think 2006 was hectic and busy? Well, 2007 will only bring more of the same.

Technology is firmly back on the boardroom agenda, and chief executives are turning to their IT managers for innovations that can drive growth, profits and competitiveness, or deliver improved public services or customer satisfaction.

There is every reason for IT managers to be confident as we enter the new year.

There are plenty of technologies around that can support IT-enabled change, and the opportunity is still there to introduce them before your rivals.

If you are forward-thinking, quick to act, and willing to lead change through the use of business technology, this could be your year.

On the following pages, we present Computing’s preview of the important technology issues that we expect to dominate in 2007.

What do you predict for the new year? Email us at feedback@computing.co.uk

Next page: The five key themes for IT directors

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