The year 2014 has witnessed continued upheaval in the ICT industry, including an upsurge in over-the-top (OTT) activity, the launch of viable low-cost smartphones, and major changes in the competitive landscape as a result of both partnerships and mergers. Frost & Sullivan's ICT research team has conducted an extensive analysis, including a combination of local industry and process expertise, in order to select and prioritise the top trend predictions, based on the latest regional and international research, and taking industry benchmarks and developments into account. These trends are anticipated to have an impact on both enterprise and consumer markets in Africa next year.