Five Software Trends in 2006

Five Software Trends in 2006

According to Pricewaterhouse, the five key telecom software trends you should be aware of are:

-  Convergence will begin to show its real world potential. Software-powered converged devices (fixed/mobile or mobile/WiFi) will promise everything from VOIP to payment and instant entertainment.

-  Windows Vista ( a successor to Windows XP) could be finally shipped this year.

-  Open source technology will continue to grow.

-  The virus threat is likely to grow and mobile phones will not escape the trend.

-  VoIP hosting should gain momentum, especially among SMEs.