roundup The future is increasingly about convergence, and it may be here sooner than you think.

Consultancy agency PricewaterhouseCoopers noted earlier this month that consumer demands are driving businesses in the computing, telecommunications and broadcast industries to form more strategic partnerships. More mergers and acquisitions are also to be expected, according to PwC.

Another area growing in importance is IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), a type of next-generation architecture touted to allow telcos to provide fixed and mobile offerings over one network.

A study from Informa Telecoms and Media indicated that 188 million users will be taking advantage of IMS-enabled services by 2011. The IMS market, predicted the analyst, will peak at the end of the decade to reach US$4.5 billion.

Read on to find out more about these and other recent developments in digital convergence.

Convergence to spur tech deals, analysts say
Companies are under pressure to meet demand for products that mix computing, broadcast and telecom technologies, analyst firm says.
Thursday, Jun. 01, 2006

Vodafone banks on cost cuts and convergence
After announcing the biggest corporate loss in U.K. history, Vodafone is trying to reassure its investors with money-saving measures and plans for converged services.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Next-generation Wi-Fi tech to deliver IPTV
TV set-top makers plan to use Airgo's latest wireless technology to distribute video over Wi-Fi links throughout the home.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Demand for prosumer apps to grow big
E-mail tools designed for high-end consumers may give their enterprise counterparts a run for their money, analyst company notes.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Motorola: Let's standardize Linux, Java
Creating an open-source environment for developers will provide a catalyst for next-gen mobile adoption, says a top executive from the phone maker.
Friday, May 19, 2006

Telcos' IMS spend to hit US$4.5B
A new report from Informa Telecoms and Media has found that IP multimedia subsystems will flourish in the mobile world by 2011.
Friday, Mar. 31, 2006

IMS success hinges on various factors
Industry watchers say issues such as handset compatibility, copyright infringement, interoperability and pricing, need to be resolved first.
Thursday, Mar. 23, 2006

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