In 2009, the Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) telecommunication and networking industry is facing what is possibly the biggest economic slowdown in almost a decade.
After the approval of the issuance of 3G licenses earlier this year, China confirms it will invest RMB 400 billion (US$58.82 billion) in 3G over the next three years.
The dismal economy has made many companies ripe for takeovers, so it's important for IT managers and CIOs to be prepared in case their company is involved in a merger, an expert warns.