Briefing leaders: David James, David Kennedy, Craig Skinner, CW Cheung

A variety of macroeconomic forces are acting on the Telecoms industry across the globe. Increasing globalization and evolving demographics are changing telecommunications traffic patterns. The credit crunch is putting pressure on capital expenditure and demanding faster returns on investment. International regulation is in a state of flux and environmental considerations are increasing in prominence. Ovum will discuss the impacts of these external forces on the future of the wholesale telecoms industry, together with the pressures within the market from industry consolidation and the demands of suppliers and customers. We will use this context to identify where we believe opportunities lie for wholesalers.