Technology upgrades and business integration in the global ICT industry, coupled with the emergence of integration between home entertainment products and application services, have led to a steady growth in the ICT market despite some adverse factors; in particular, PC and data communications products are growing steadily; meanwhile, pressured by a slump in consumer spending and inventory build-up in the second half of 2008, shipments of consumer electronics, mobile communications, and panel products are expected to be affected. The key trends of the global ICT industry in 2008 and 2009 will focus on the development of low-price, smart, and stylish products; ICT vendors?future development will hinge on several factors such as cost reductions (key component cost reductions), eco-friendly initiatives (using alternatives for pollution reductions) , flexible assembly and production capabilities, and efficient logistics systems.