In May of 2007, SAP Research hosted the second International Research Forum in Eltville, Germany and brought together leading thinkers from academia, business, and government to examine mega trends in Information Technology. In this unique collaborative atmosphere, a world-class collection of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and researchers brainstormed about service-oriented business transformation. International Research Forum 2007 captures these insights and advances the research agenda that emerged from the Forum. This book explores a sequence of trends that will transform the future of business technology