This report provides a concise overview of the trends in technology, applications and services over the next five to ten years and identifies the potential impact these trends may have on ACMA's functions and responsibilities. This report provides a concise overview of the trends in technology, applications and services over the next five to ten years and identifies the potential impact these trends may have on ACMA?s functions and responsibilities. The trends are:

• the accelerating pace of change 

• diversity in the development of physical infrastructure 

• the spread of distributed connectivity 

• enhanced content and network management capabilities 

• the emerging Social Web 

• continuing scientific and technological innovation.