Increase in demand for web-service based applications

-- Name -- Increase in demand for web-based applications

-- Description -- Web-based applications will eliminate the need for purchasing software for desktop or laptop computers. All documents such as Word or Excel files will be accessed and worked on online and also saved online so that one can access the document from anywhere around the world.

-- Enablers -- Demand for user-friendly software As demand for user-friendly software increases, so will demand for ease of access. Instead of needing to be near your own PC or carry around a USB stick, users will be able to access data/documents online.

Shift in industry standards As the standards shift towards web-based applications, more users will jump on the bandwagon and purchasing software for desktops will diminish.

Economies of Scale Manufacturing of software in terms of consumer software will cease to exist.

Advancements in Technology Innovation will grow as fast as technology will allow. At the touch of a button, new applicaitons will be available worldwide.

-- Inhibitors -- Security Concerns Concerns about losing data online and viruses will slow down web-based applications.

Manufacturers Manufacturers of software will lose profits.

-- Paragigms -- Desktops and laptop devices will be simple machines that allows one to connect to the internet.

-- Experts -- Google

-- Timing -- This is emerging immediately

-- Web Resources -- Google.com wsj.com