CeBIT 2009 sparks new optimism

A majority of the 4,300 companies from 69 countries drew fresh optimism from being here at CeBIT. A huge number of exhibitors and visitors are now leaving Hannover with a renewed sense of buoyancy as well as bulging order books and a solid foundation for new business. The show had lived up to their expectations.

• Webciety
  The new Webciety area featured business-oriented Web applications and business models. This new concept was a real success, and has broadened the appeal of CeBIT in the corporate sector. Half of all Webciety exhibitors have already confirmed they will be back next year.
• green IT
  In green IT World, exhibitors from international big business demonstrated that the deployment of green technologies can result in significant reductions in corporate cost structures.
• eHealth
  The TeleHealth congress and expo featured the use of IT solutions in the health care sector, while exhibitors at Public Sector Parc presented solutions for greater efficiency in public administration.
• Security
  Security World featured discussion and debate among leading experts on the future challenges in IT security.
• Mobility
  The new generation of smart phones, netbooks and navigation systems highlighted future trends for the mobile Internet.