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Market Alerts are short, timely excerpts drawn from just-released research reports. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 More than 294 million CE devices with Wi-Fi shipped in 2007.
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 However, those trends will not prevent total worldwide base station shipments from dropping sharply this year compared to 2007.
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 However, it’s possible that a new generation, dubbed ‘Millennials,’ bringing to the workplace communications habits formed in their early years (text messaging, social networking, blogging, etc.), portends more rapid adoption.
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 However, revenue opportunities could be limited for home network services alone.
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 In-Stat doesn't expect a quick ramp up of Blu-ray player sales to standard DVD player levels any time soon, as prices for Blu-ray players are still high.
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 UMDs garnering much attention from silicon vendors.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Growth in North America has been particularly strong, as cable operators near the end of their transition to voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP)-enabled network architectures.
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Consumers' lack of knowledge regarding the benefits and differences between 802.11g and 802.11n could spell trouble for 802.11n upgrades.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Highest Satisfaction with AT&T and Verizon Overall.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Operators turning to other methods to generate revenue.
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Ad-supported professional video from major TV networks will become a strong revenue contributor by 2012.
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Global MSBG shipments will grow at a 33% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years.
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The use of MPEG video ICs in mobile handsets is resulting in higher demand in battery powered devices vs. tethered devices.
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Over half of the respondents to an In-Stat US consumer survey reported watching Internet video in the previous 30 days.
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Strong demand from Free-to-Air satellite service, coupled with the expanding availability of digital cable TV and IPTV services, fueled a record-setting number of unit shipments.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The high price of the underlying UWB silicon is expected to limit its appeal until prices fall substantially.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 No longer does “one ad fit all” viewers and the one big trend is for all advertising to become more relevant to the people who see it.
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 However, the uptake of PC-TV tuners is not guaranteed, as they face challenges from a wide variety of options consumers now have to use to gather and view a wide range of video content.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Recent efforts by Apple (the iPhone) and Google (Android) to reshape the wireless industry have created a groundswell of support that will ultimately help mobile operators and handset vendors.
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Due to some areas approaching saturation and a relatively slow world economy, subscription growth in 2008 is expected to be much less.
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Shipments of GPS phones will exceed five million in 2009 and will account for about 10% of total mobile phone shipments in 2012.
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Going forward, it is clear that the MSBG will be the means by which new IP communication technology and applications are adopted by small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices.
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The more specific a social networking site is to a select group of users, the more targeted the advertising can become.
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 However, the PND market faces strong competition from both mobile phone handset navigation and embedded automotive navigation systems.
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 It remains to be seen whether FMC can be revenue-generating or simply become a differentiated throw-in to lure businesses.
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The healthcare market is among the most satisfied current hosted application user segments.
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Based on In-Stat survey data, WiMAX provides the right mix of features and pricing to appeal to consumers.
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Revenue from consumer telecommunication network services will grow at a steady annual clip of about 5.7%, on average, over the next five years.
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 3G mobile TV subscribers grew to 6 million worldwide in 2007.
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Total pay-TV subscribers will grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2007 to 2012.
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The number of North American households with in-home provider network nodes over coax or phone wiring will climb dramatically from 2007–2009.
Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Electronics manufacturing in the US, Japan and Western Europe accounted for under 50% of electronics output for the first time in 2006 as the migration of volume manufacturing to low cost locations continues.
Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Nearly half of the respondents to a recent In-Stat survey chose the benefits and capabilities associated with smartphones.
Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 In-Stat forecasts over 229.5 million mobile subscribers globally could be using mobile social networking services by 2012.
Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 In a survey of 4 vertical segments, over 50% of current legacy services users are migrating, or plan to migrate, some/all of these services to other services, such as IP/MPLS and Ethernet.
Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Sales growth for UMDs is expected to be 72.6% in 2008.
Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Total revenue for the Asia/Pacific online gaming market is expected to reach US$21.1 billion in 2013.
Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Some notebook OEMs, such as Apple, HP, and Acer, have outsourced complete production to Taiwanese makers.
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 DisplayPort products will be limited in number in 2008, but will grow to over 600 million products shipped in 2012.
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 With significant growth in the Chinese market, the forecasts for User-Generated Video use and revenue have shifted upward since last year.
Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The PC microprocessor market is heading for an inflection point - for the first time, the number of microprocessors shipping for notebook PCs will exceed those shipping for desktop PCs
Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Femtocells, picocells, and microcells are expected to surpass 31 million units by 2012.
Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 One of the fastest growing segments in the overall toy industry is the edutainment market.
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Strong demand for basic digital cable set top boxes, especially in the Chinese market, coupled with sustained demand for advanced digital cable set top boxes in the North American market, is fueling the market growth.
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 In digital mobile TV broadcasting, several standards are being used, several mainly in one country, and that situation is likely to continue in the future.
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Hosted IP Centrex seats in service will reach 6.5 million in the US and 14.1 million worldwide by 2012.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Although competition in this space has increased with more players, sound opportunities can be captured, including NAS, SAN, NDAS, and Windows Home Server platforms.
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Factors contributing to this growth include the global expansion of broadband, continued demand for single-track downloads, and expanding music catalogues.
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 What is going on at the device level for 3G and WiMAX plays a major role in the type of services consumers will see in the future.
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Shipments of personal computers and peripherals, traditional consumer electronics products, and communications products will grow to 3.1 billion units in 2011.
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The markets for digital radio receivers, edutainment toys, portable media players, and portable navigation devices will all thrive over the next five years.
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 China’s digital mobile TV chipset revenue will grow from US$1.5 million in 2006 to US$196.9 million in 2012.
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Where the semiconductor market in 2007 was characterized by excess capacity and high demand, 2008 will be characterized by better capacity balance, but softening demand.
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 While out-tasking the management of the network and related infrastructure may still be considered a “trend,” the hosted application model is becoming a “paradigm.”
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Maturing markets with decaying rates and high growth/emerging markets currently characterize the pay direct-to-home TV industry.
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Initial Research Finds 3G/4G Deployments and Subscribers Growing Rapidly, 2G Technologies to Dominate Through 2012.
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 North America was one of the fastest growing regions, as AT&T ramped up the pace of installations throughout the year.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The majority of Asia/Pacific home network users still only use their network for Internet sharing.
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 US consumers are becoming aware of the limitations that some broadband service connections provide.
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Major moves were seen on multiple fronts including connectivity, new ultra mobile devices, and new processors.
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Easily available financing for CE could result in faster purchases, high-end purchases, or more purchases among Indians.
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Due to anticipated slower growth and lower pricing in the PC market, Intel is looking to new markets for growth opportunities.
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Smartphone shipments in China are expected to hit 33 million in 2012.
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A recent In-Stat survey of US businesspeople shows that users tend to remain loyal to older technology, and employers are reluctant to force the issue.
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Although consumer research shows that there has been progress, the majority of consumers still only use their home network for Internet sharing.
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 There will be over 80 million new wireless subscribers each year in China between 2008 and 2012, which suggests a huge potential market for ULC phones.
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Despite many challenges facing the Indian semiconductor design industry, the future looks bright.
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 HD is rapidly becoming a key differentiator in the US, and some Western European countries like the UK have exhibited strong growth.
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 CMTS deployment and cable modem service are currently only available in a handful of locations.
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 From a mobile operator perspective, mobile WiMAX or 802.16e provides more of a service complement, than a competitive threat.
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Due to subscriber growth, telco TV subscription revenue will reach US$19 billion in 2011.
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Smartphone unit sales are forecast to over 150 million by 2012, more than double the 2007 figure.
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Currently, the technology targets building automation, industrial, medical, home automation, asset management, HVAC and other monitoring applications.
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 DVI will decline from 112 million device shipments in 2007 to just 3 million device shipments in 2011.
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 There is evidence that the US market may overcome technology incompatibility and make progress during 2008 toward contactless payments using cellphones.
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 With cellular penetration at more than 80% of the US population, it is crucial for wireless carriers to provide services tailored to the requirements of specific market segments.
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Though 2007 was another strong year for video game makers, the gaming console hardware business is costly.
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Should 3G demand become heavy, the number of base stations required to quench this wireless demand could be large.
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A survey of consumers in India who are likely to purchase a low-cost handset show a strong preference for cell phones with advanced features.
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Bundling video and data services is providing cable operators with a significant competitive advantage over their pay-TV service rivals.
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 By 2011, annual worldwide PVR product unit shipments are projected to reach 31.6 million.
Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Trends in the fast-changing world of wireless services point to slowly decreasing revenues for base station chipmakers over the next several years.
Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The emerging WiMAX chipset market will be driven primarily by embedded Mobile WiMAX in mobile PCs through 2012.
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Total digital STB shipments reached 9.97 million; nearly triple the previous year’s figure.
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Intel has gone through dramatic changes since the beginning of 2006, including hiring a new CEO in Paul Otellini.
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An impressive 90% of US cable TV systems now offer HD video service.
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 As many as 24 million fully-functional smartphones could be sold in Japan by 2012.
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The market for Ultrawideband (UWB) silicon is finally beginning to take off in 2007.
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Consumers’ usages of PCs and purchasing patterns continue to evolve, according a survey of North American PC users. Key findings in the survey include a rise in the number of hours consumers use PCs and a desire for increased mobility.
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 If Sprint pulls back on its announced deployment, it could negatively impact the entire WiMAX community.
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Global growth for broadband powerline networking equipment will approach 100% in 2007.
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The wireless client and facility security markets combined are projected to reach $10.2 billion by 2011.
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 An increasing appetite for digital content and innovations by market players has fueled the growth of the three main online content markets: music, videos, and games.
Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The typical cord cutter is under 35 years old with a small household and a lower income than the traditional phone user.
Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Semiconductor manufacturing in Asia has been increasing at an impressive pace, and that trend will continue for at least the next several years.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 3G growth will become more pronounced when China selects a standard and releases spectrum to operators.
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Retail volume is expected to reach nearly 1.5 million units by 2011, up from 760,000 units in 2007.
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 However, while other regions are further behind the digital curve, actions are being taken to expand digital services.
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The integration of voice, video, and data services on common network facilities is gaining wide acceptance among US businesses.
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Today’s stable and profitable subscription TV services are facing new competition from online and mobile entertainment services.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Smartphone OS-based phones will grow at more than a 30% compound annual growth rate for the next five years.
Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Cellular handsets, one of the largest product categories of semiconductor consumption in the world, continue to enjoy significant sales growth and add new features. In 2007, total revenue from handset semiconductors will exceed $31 billion worldwide.
Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Increased choice of programming continues to be the primary driver of digital radio ownership.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Over the next few years, the GPS chipset market will be driven by integration into mobile devices, including personal navigation devices (PNDs), cellular handsets, mobile PCs, and a variety of portable consumer electronics (CE) devices.
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 CVS could be generating over US$8.6 billion annually in the US by 2011.
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Service providers will generate approximately $6.2 billion in IP VPN revenue from US-based organizations in 2007.
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 A growing trend in PC design is the integration of graphics processors in chipsets.
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Application hosting will account for roughly two-thirds of all hosting revenues by 2011.
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Shifts appear far more entrenched than a simple fad.
Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Hotspots are no longer the realm of the corporate traveler, but are becoming common for personal use as well.
Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Over the next five years, these trends will have significant impact on the evolution of mobile handsets in this market.
Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Japan and South Korea are expected to continue to take the leading position in the region.
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 20% of respondents to an In-Stat survey who had not used mobile IM said they were either “extremely” or “very” interested in it.
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 RER’s latest overview of the EMS industry shows that, for the first time, CEE has overtaken Western Europe in EMS output. RER forecasts that revenues for the total EMS industry in Europe reached Euro 25.7 billion in 2006.
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Unlimited Internet access packages may disrupt today’s enhanced service offerings.
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Unlimited Internet access packages may disrupt today’s enhanced service offerings.
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The market for fee-based remote access service to home automation and security systems in North America is modest, but has significant growth potential.
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 With one of the most advanced wireless services and device markets in the world, the South Korean handset market is among the world’s most sophisticated.
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The 2006 image sensor market saw strong growth, due primarily to one application: camera phones. In 2006, image sensors for camera phones comprised over three-quarters of all image sensors shipped.
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Cellular operators may find that consumers won’t be as interested in their video offerings once other types of service are available.
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Meanwhile, the format war over blue laser disc continues with no end in sight.
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Cities will continue to deploy municipal mesh networks, but the rate of new deployments will slow, due to concerns over the business model.
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The cost of incorporating video into portable devices continues to decline.
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Mobile device networks can benefit through traditional methods of data plans, as well as per-message and per-photo charges.
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 CVS allows consumers to decide which type of voice services best fit their lifestyles.
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The ultra mobile device market, initially defined by the ultra mobile PC, is evolving to become a family of devices that will compose the “ultra mobile device (UMD) paradigm.
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Although an official definition of wireless 4G technology will not be released until the 2008/2009 timeframe in the form of the ITU’s IMT-Advanced requirements, there are already clear contenders for the designation.
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 LCD will have almost 75% of the market in 2011, with plasma fading to less than 15%.
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Femtocell end-users will reach 101.5 million over the next five years.
Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The fast-growing Global Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) market is the key story in the Asian semiconductor assembly and test market.
Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 HDTV subscriber growth will be slow in China over the next several years, reaching a modest two million by 2011. (August 7, 2007)
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 However, a recent survey indicates that the user experience still needs to be improved.
Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Market growth for Bluetooth products is beginning to slow, and it will see some complications arising from integration trends and new standards hitting the market.
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Four key factors, including the Apple iPhone are expected to shape handsets in the coming five years.
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The music playback function was the biggest driver to the growth of the multimedia phone market in China last year.
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Intel, with a recent resurgence on the strength of new highly competitive microprocessors, is adding to its competitive position in R&D and manufacturing.
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 10.46 million Smartphones shipped in China in 2006, double from 2005.
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The worldwide installed base of home networks is expected to grow by over 35% in 2007.
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Cellular markets in emerging economies such as China and India continue to expand and require additional infrastructure to increase areas of service.
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 With video capture and playback now appearing in previously untapped markets, the MPEG video IC market has plenty of room for growth.
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 China’s mobile Location-Based Services market is still in an early stage, but a recent survey shows there is a high demand for these services.
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Hard Disk Drives will embrace NAND cache technology in the near-term, ramping up significantly by 2011.
Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The countries with the largest VoIP subscriber gains in 2006 include France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 IEEE 1394 faces major challenges, and its market share is stagnating. The peak year for 1394 devices is expected to be 2008, and a slow decline will set in beginning in 2009.
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 98 new 3G models were launched in the last 12 months in Japan.
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 With a clear, targeted business strategy, wireless service providers have an opportunity to capture market share.
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Survey results show that 27% of surveyed enterprise firms have currently adopted a utility computing service.
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Wireless carriers and network managers must increasingly opt for programs in which business managers pay and manage their employees’ wireless services.
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Wi-Fi fills a unique niche that WiMAX and UWB cannot match.
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Homegrown TD-SCDMA has made China’s road into 3G complex, mainly due to the Chinese government’s concerns about Intellectual Property Rights.
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The total number of mapping and navigation mobile phone subscribers could exceed 42 million worldwide by 2012.
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The simplicity and efficiency these products bring to the market will continue to be of value to many customers.
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The tech-savvy guru in the household will reach a point where they no longer want to provide all the support for their friends and families.
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Portable connectivity applications are driving the global Wi-Fi chipset market, with shipments growing on account of big growth from the mobile PC segment, the Portable Consumer Electronics segment, and the dual-mode handset segment.
Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The number of survey respondents owning a multimedia handset doubled from 2006 to 2007, but, will they use the features?.
Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 By 2011, total worldwide broadband subscribers will number 567 million.
Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 While Samsung, Nokia Siemens, and Motorola received extensive press coverage in 2006, it was Alvarion, Aperto, Redline, and Airspan that held the dominant market positions.
Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 There were 2.7 million IPTV subscribers in Asia in 2006, and this number is expected to exceed 33 million by 2012.
Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Corporate buying cycles continue to be the dominant factor in enterprise demand for new PCs.
Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Key verticals for growth will be healthcare, heavy manufacturing, transportation, and logistics.
Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 A recent survey of technology early adopters indicates that while a semiconductor product brand may be identified, it is often not associated with the company that manufactures the product.
Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The distinctive features of WiBro are wooing many operators, however, slow service adoption has been challenging.
Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Asia will maintain its dominance in the electronics manufacturing services/original design manufacturing (EMS/ODM) markets for at least the next several years.
Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 China’s mobile music market revenue declined 8.1% from 2005, but the future holds promise.
Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The Universal Serial Bus (USB) saw continued success in 2006, but 2007 is going to be a milestone as wireless USB (WUSB) products are expected to hit the market around mid-year.
Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The greatest threats today, not losing equipment and changing passwords and default settings, are mostly within the control of the end-users.
Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The Universal Serial Bus (USB) saw continued success in 2006, but 2007 is going to be a milestone as wireless USB (WUSB) products are expected to hit the market around mid-year.
Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The total Asia/Pacific broadband access services market will exceed 225 million subscribers by 2011.
Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Microsoft has been encouraging PC-TV tuner vendors to centralize their drivers through the Windows Update program.
Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 As the market continues to grow some vendors will reach the million mark for annual shipments, a new milestone in the market.
Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Home networking-related services in the US will generate up to $1.4 billion for service providers in 2007, growing to $3.5 billion in 2011.
Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The edutainment market's innovative use of existing technology typically found in mainstream consumer electronics products gives semiconductor companies a unique opportunity.
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The market rose by nearly 20% in 2006, a rate that was somewhat slower than in 2005.
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Fixed WiMAX IC vendors have recently re-directed their energies towards Mobile WiMAX, particularly in the second half of 2006 and into 2007.
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The expanding capabilities of IP VPN and Ethernet services makes them an increasingly attractive alternative to services such as Frame Relay and Private Line.
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Increasing availability of VoIP services in North America was directly responsible for an almost two-fold increase in subscribers there during 2006.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 With over 200 carriers worldwide either in the process of deploying or having already done so, it is clear that 3G has arrived.
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Cisco has a commanding lead in this product category, but competitors are introducing their own MSBGs to challenge the networking giant.
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Changing business models and experimentations with advertising are making the landscape of this market extremely dynamic.
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 After five consecutive years of revenue growth that brought worldwide semiconductor revenue to a record $247.7 billion in 2006, the cyclic history of the industry would suggest a reversal is overdue.
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Wi-Fi-only phones could theoretically replace cellular phones for some users, but respondents that participated in an In-Stat Web survey around Wi-Fi phones and communication devices had only a lukewarm response to the concept.
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Membership and monetization are key issues for social networking sites - only those who can overcome these will survive.
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The findings show there are real opportunities for WiMAX based on what it can deliver today.
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 VoIP is currently used by 20% of US businesses, but 44% of these businesses’ voice lines remain TDM.
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Mobile TV broadcast subscribers will reach 125 million worldwide in 2011.
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 After moving through computer and communications-driven phases, the global semiconductor industry has been experiencing relatively balanced growth over the past few years, a condition that is expected to continue.
Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The Internet is now an essential channel for online music distribution and sites like YouTube and MySpace are showing great potential as legitimate channels for digital content consumption.
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Intel has been a leader in NOR Flash for over a decade and is now moving aggressively in the NAND Flash market. The company is making significant investments in NAND to support its goal of becoming one of the top players in this business.
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The worldwide annual value of Digital Addressable Advertising equipment, software, systems, and services is likely to exceed US$540 million during 2011.
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 1/3 of respondents to an In-Stat consumer survey who plan to purchase a bundle within the coming year hope to include wireless.
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 HDTV households in Asia/Pacific will reach 42.1 million by 2012.
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 There may have been a time when over scrutinizing wireless usage in the business made sense, but those days are past.
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 While still small, the home network storage market has more than doubled in the last two years.
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 Nearly all major categories of MEMS have seen, or may soon see, applications in consumer products, as a result, the worldwide MEMS market in consumer electronics will grow from US$727 million in 2006 to over US$1 billion by 2009.
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 The worldwide satellite set top box market will eclipse 81 million units by 2010.
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The way IT budget managers are delineating their budgets is making it difficult to sell them services such as IP convergence and VoIP.
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The worldwide market value of addressable advertising will exceed US$680 million during 2011.
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Only 22% of business decision-makers find FMC capability to be extremely or very important in meeting their voice communications needs.
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Worldwide digital cable set top box unit shipments increased to 27.5 million in 2006, a huge spike in comparison to what shipped in 2005.
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Strong CE sales are expected to continue for several years, with total shipments reaching 3 billion units in 2010.
Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Chinese consumers will need to experience these services in person in order to understand their advantages.
Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Financial Services, Insurance, and Real Estate companies, once leaders, now lag behind.
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Ultimate adoption of each technology will vary greatly depending upon in which region of the world they are deployed.
Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Consumer broadband IP telephony subscribers served by VVCs will grow to 12.96 million by 2011.
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 In-Stat research indicates high interest across all household segments for most enabling IMS/NGN technologies.
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 A recent survey of globally-focused enterprise firms shows that out-tasking will soon gain acceptance.
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 PCI Express has had rapid adoption in the personal computer (PC) and server spaces, and for all intents and purposes, is now universal in all PCs and x86 architected servers.
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Portable products are an increasingly popular part of the consumer electronics market.
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Non-proprietary I/O is having an increased presence within the central processing, printed circuit board, and IP communities.
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 A recent survey reveals that home PC users in the region are receptive to advanced home networking applications.
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Most DTH platform launches in 2006 occurred in the less mature markets, including India and Eastern Europe.
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 An In-Stat survey indicates huge potential for various networking multimedia devices to be adopted in PC-literate homes.
Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 In-Stat sees more definitive leaders emerging in IP set top boxes, though the leaders differ by geography.
Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The wireless phone subscriber base in India has already crossed the 100 million mark and will more than double by 2010.
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