Internet services firms will also have to be able to expand the range of services they provide to meet the growing needs of clients. These services include incubator, emarketplace, and even wireless services. To broaden their scope, Internet service providers have increased their merger and acquisition activity. In the future, IDC expects they will more frequently partner with software companies. The United States represents the largest opportunity for Internet services providers.
Japan represents the fastest-growing opportunity.
Within the United States, the financial services industry will present the largest opportunity. Market drivers and inhibitors in each region are discussed. The U.S. forecast is segmented by service type, industry, and company size. The report includes IDC's definition of Internet services. It discusses the types of Internet service providers and the changing Internet services customer.