This study presents a view of the Australia transport sector, and provides a map of where short- and longer-term opportunities can be found, from an IT perspective. Included is a forecast of the IT spending from 2005 to 2010, as well as results of a survey conducted in this vertical sector. Overall, the growth will be determined by the interaction of a number of key market factors. IDC explores these factors and provides guidance for players in a crowded market.

• In This Study
  • Methodology
    • Data Analysis
  • Industry Definitions
  • Executive Summary
• Situation Overview
  • Introduction
    • Industry Indicators
    • Table: Australia Transportation Sector Statistics at a Glance (A$M)
    • Transport Outlook
    • Figure: Organisations' Outlook on Business Prospects
    • Major Players Ranking
    • Table: Top 10 Transport Companies Based on Revenue (A$M)
  • Competitive Landscape
    • Major IT Suppliers to the Australia Transportation Sector
    • Table: Top 10 IT Suppliers to the Australia Transportation Sector
      • Data Interpretation
      • Leading Hardware Vendors
      • Table: Top 5 IT Hardware Suppliers to the Australia Transportation Sector
      • Leading Software Vendors
      • Table: Top 5 IT Software Suppliers to the Australia Transportation Sector
      • Leading IT Services Vendors
      • Table: Top 5 IT Services Suppliers to the Australia Transportation Sector
  • IDC Leadership Grid
    • Market Positioning
    • Figure: IDC Leadership Grid: Australia Transportation Market, 2006
    • Perceptions
    • Table: Vendor Perception Within the Transportation Sector: Vendor Ratings for Key Attributes
    • Ratings of Major IT Partners to Deliver Business Solutions
    • Figure: Ability of Major IT Partners to Deliver Business Solutions
• Future Outlook
  • Market Size and Forecast
  • Table: Australia Transportation IT Market, 2005-2010
  • Figure: Australia Transportation IT Spending, 2005-2010
    • Transportation Sector Spending on Hardware
    • Transportation Sector Spending on Software
    • Transportation Sector Spending on IT Services
    • Table: Australia Transportation IT Spending by Submarket, 2005-2010
    • Geographic Segmentation
    • Figure: IT Spending by Region
    • Growth Rates by Region
    • Figure: Australia Transportation Sector Growth Rates by Region, 2006
  • Midmarket IT Spending Forecast
  • Table: Australia Transportation Midmarket IT Spending by Submarket, 2005-2010 (A$M)
  • Forecast Assumptions
  • Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for Australia Transportation IT Spending, 2007-2011
  • Survey Results
    • Most Important Business Drivers for IT Investment
    • Figure: Business Drivers for IT Investment in the Next 12 Months
    • Integration Challenges
    • Figure: Top Integration Challenges
    • Top IT Skills Required by the Transportation Sector
    • Table: Top 10 IT Skills Demanded by the Transportation Sector
    • Table: Top 10 Relationship Aspects Demanded by the Transportation Sector
  • Future Horizons
    • Five Key Trends
    • Figure: Five Key Trends
      • Fuel Prices
      • Reducing Labour Costs
      • Improve Tracking
      • Sustainable Transport
  • Transport IT Radar
    • About the Radar
    • Figure: IDC Transport Radar
    • Hot Issues on the Radar
  • The IDC Business and IT Alignment Model
  • Figure: IDC Business and IT Alignment Model
    • Methodology
    • Figure: Australia Transportation Sector IT Alignment
    • Translating the IDC Maturity Model into a Road Map for IT Vendors
    • Figure: Key Messages Map
• Essential Guidance
  • Advice to Vendors Targeting the Transport Sector in 2006-2007
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Definitions
    • IT Services
    • Packaged Software
    • Computing Hardware
    • Storage
    • Peripherals
    • Networking Equipment
  • Synopsis