This document summarizes the key findings of our 2010 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies. Gartner Hype Cycles are published annually and help our clients track and monitor the commercial viability of 1,600 technologies, applications and trends in 80 IT, business and consumer markets. Gartner Hype Cycles are broadly used by both clients and leading business and technology media outlets to explain how-and when-technologies will evolve from market hype to business benefits.