Within the context of the ASP market, for example, companies are still experimenting with different ways of putting together the various elements of their service offerings. It is clear that successful ISPs will need to exercise a good degree of imagination and commitment over the coming years. If ISPs are to survive in the current environment, they will need to work quickly to build competence in new areas and form the right partnerships. Western Europe is a subscription service specially designed to track the rapidly changing ISP environment and the avalanche of new players that are entering the market. It contains in-depth profiles of the top 50 ISPs, and directory listings of around 1500 major ISPs and backbone operators.
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