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IDC sees '06 as big year for online gaming
The current year will see some big advances in gaming technology, a telecom consulting firm predicted Wednesday.
IDC's Top 10 predictions for the Asia-Pacific telecom sector included expectations that multiplayer, portable gaming technology would surge as developers and service providers focus their energies on a market of dedicated players who want to indulge in their hobby outside the home.
"However, for this to flourish, a ubiquitous platform such as the PC is needed and finding such a platform will be the key challenge ahead," IDC said in a statement.
The rest of the prediction list included a re-evaluation of the Voice over Internet Protocol strategies as non-traditional providers enter the market; increased use of virtual private LAN services by business customers; regulatory changes; and increased demand for wireless security solutions.
It could be a lackluster year for online music providers, IDC warned, as the novelty of downloading wears off and subscription prices tick higher.
Copyright 2006 by United Press International
"However, for this to flourish, a ubiquitous platform such as the PC is needed and finding such a platform will be the key challenge ahead," IDC said in a statement.
The rest of the prediction list included a re-evaluation of the Voice over Internet Protocol strategies as non-traditional providers enter the market; increased use of virtual private LAN services by business customers; regulatory changes; and increased demand for wireless security solutions.
It could be a lackluster year for online music providers, IDC warned, as the novelty of downloading wears off and subscription prices tick higher.
Copyright 2006 by United Press International
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