Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2008-2011
Gartner is publishing this kind of report around October every year since 2007 (for 2008's analysis).
I summarised the top ten technologies for 2008-2011 as per Table. We can see that Green IT is highly recognised in 2008, went down to tenth place in 2009, reemerged as IT for Green in 2010. But disappear from the radar for 2011. Does that mean Green IT/IT for Green (Green IS) is no longer there or no longer a priority? We don't think so. Green IS can be in the form of the use of technology for greening organisations, individuals or even a nation. So, whatever technology appropriated for, or designed and developed with Green in mind, it is a Green IS. Just the shade of its greenness for some can be more than in others. And we also know that many organisations, across all industries subscribe to Gartner's services. We can also say that Gartner is shaping the technological direction of the firms, globally. They are in the dominant position to influence technology shaping based on their detailed and thorough evaluation of technologies, not just from their mere assumptions or gut feelings. They have experts who are tracking the technologies, some are focusing only on one specific technology over the years and therefore, have the expertise and credibility in shaping the direction, especially for strategic purposes of corporations.