According to the research house, its 2010 predictions span 56 market, topic and industry areas, with around 250 predictions in total.

Gartner analysts said last year's themes of shifting ownership and revenue flows continue, becoming more pronounced and more sharply focused. As the macro-economic environment adjusts to a new balance between supply, consumer demand and regulation, the focus of this year's top predictions has expanded to encompass shifts in the way that users interact with IT, the firm added.