Gartner Hype Cycles provide a detailed look at technology maturity across the IT industry. New Hype Cycles for 2008 include: Context-Aware Computing, Intelligent Grid Technology, Business Continuity Management and Telemedicine.
Gartner's Hype Cycle Special Report for 2008

The 2008 Gartner Hype Cycle Special Report features 1,400 technologies and trends in more than 60 technology, topic and industry areas. Use the Hype Cycle as a decision tool to identify and adopt the right innovations at the right time. Read more.

In addition to the cross-industry positioning featured in technology and topic Hype Cycles, industry Hype Cycles show how technologies may be at different levels of maturity and adoption in different industries. Industry Hype Cycles also feature technologies and trends unique to that specific industry.