While I really enjoyed the down time during holidays season, I am also excited about the new year. Some of us are doing new year planning at work, so I thought I’ll share a couple of 2011 Technology prediction and trending links. *most of these are paid subscription.

General Technology Trends:

1. 1. GigaOM": What to expect in 2011.
   1. - Mobile 2011: Data Consumption Will Explode
   2. - NewNet 2011: Advertising and Communication Will Drive Innovation
   3. - Infrastructure 2011: The Real Cloud Computing Picture Will Emerge
   4. - Connected Consumer 2011: Rise of the Virtual Video Operator
   5. - Green IT 2011: China Marches Towards Greentech Dominance
2. 2. AAPL, QCOM Among Canaccord’s Top 2011 Picks
3. 3. Analyst technology predictions 2011
4. 4. 5 Predictions for 2011 From IDC
5. 5. Consumer Electronics Association: 5 Technologies to Watch

Sector Specific:

1. 1. 11 for ’11: Predictions on the Future of Mobile Media
2. 2. TowerGroup: Top 10 Technology Initiatives for 2011 of Various Sectors
3. 3. ThinkEquity: Spotlight On Local Online (paid no direct link)
4. 4. PWC: Unleashing Enterprise Mobility
5. 5. Pew: Generations Online in 2010