http://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Hardware%2FSemiconductors&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scoreIDC research on Semiconductors in Broadband and Wireless, Consumer Devices, Desktop and Mobile PCs, LCDs, Memory, Networking, and Storage, as well as Contract Manufacturing (Hardware).en-ushttp://cdn.idc.com/en_US/images/pageImg/idcLogoHome.jpghttp://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Hardware%2FSemiconductors&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scorehttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21517508http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21517508According to a newly revised forecast from IDC, worldwide IT spending will grow 2.6% year over year in 2009, down from IDC's pre-crisis forecast of 5.9% growth. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215042http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215042This IDC update provides the worldwide market and vendor share results for PC processor vendors in these segments for the third calendar quarter of 2008: Worldwide overall PC microprocessor unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide overall PC microprocessor revenue share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide desktop PC microprocessor unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide mobile PC microprocessor unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide PC server microprocessor unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide PC microprocessor overall average selling prices and unit shipments for 3Q06–3Q08 The accompanying Excel spreadsheet data file includes the results of IDC's quarterly PC microprocessor studies from 1Q05 to 3Q08 in a pivot table format. The pivot table's data list, study definitions, and research methodology are also included. Drafts of this IDC update and data file were sent via email to clients of IDC's Semiconductors: Personal Computing research program on October 24, 2008. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215041http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215041This IDC update provides the worldwide market and vendor share results for x86 PC core logic vendors in these segments for the third calendar quarter of 2008: Worldwide overall x86 PC core logic chipset unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 1Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide overall x86 PC core logic chipset revenue share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide desktop x86 PC core logic chipset unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide mobile x86 PC core logic chipset unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide x86 PC server core logic chipset unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide x86 PC core logic chipset with integrated graphics controller unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide x86 PC core logic chipset supporting only a discrete graphics controller unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide x86 PC core logic chipset supporting an Intel microprocessor unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide x86 PC core logic chipset supporting an AMD microprocessor unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide x86 PC core logic chipset supporting a VIA C7 microprocessor unit share by vendor, 3Q08 with 2Q08 and 3Q07 comparison Worldwide x86 PC core logic chipset overall average selling prices and unit shipments for 3Q06–3Q08 The accompanying Excel spreadsheet data file includes the results of IDC's quarterly x86 PC core logic chipset studies from 1Q05 to 3Q08 in a pivot table format. The pivot table's data list, study definitions, and research methodology are also included. Drafts of this IDC update and data file were sent via email to clients of IDC's Semiconductors: Personal Computing research program on October 29, 2008. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215060http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215060This IDC Vendor Profile evaluates ARM and explores the company's background, product positioning, and the competitive landscape. Relevant industry dynamics are discussed and highlighted. IDC also provides its opinion on ARM including the company's outlook and influence in the overall embedded landscape. This Vendor Profile is part of the Small Vendor Profile (SVP) Series, a special IDC initiative from IDC's storage hardware, storage software, semiconductor, and compliance infrastructure groups. The goal of the SVP Series is to profile smaller but influential suppliers within these IDC services. Every client of at least one IDC service within one of the IDC groups listed will receive each vendor profile, regardless of which analyst authors the profile. The SVP Series runs from October 2008 through September 2009. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21504408http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21504408Worldwide PC microprocessor shipments in the third calendar quarter of 2008 (3Q08) reached record levels again, according to new data from IDC. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214609http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214609This IDC study reports the performance of the worldwide tape drive and automation markets by system and server suppliers that rebrand tape products produced by others. Market share data is reported for the worldwide tape drive and automation markets by supplier. IDC has undertaken the branded analysis to gain a better understanding of the distribution model for tape products and the role server and system suppliers play in this market. The worldwide tape market is dominated by server and system suppliers that in many cases rebrand tape products produced by others. The reporting of the worldwide branded tape drive and automation markets is not meant to replace or supplant IDC's historical published research. However, the branded view was undertaken to gain a better understanding of the distribution model for tape products and the role server and system suppliers play in this market. "We believe suppliers in the worldwide tape drive and automation markets will remain heavily reliant on top-tier server and storage system suppliers for the foreseeable future," says Robert Amatruda, research director, Tape and Removable Storage. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=CA11IH8http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=CA11IH8This IDC study examines the purchasing criteria and timing for storage solutions —hardware, software, and services — in the Canadian market. This study addresses the following questions: Whether Canadian purchasers are seeking integrated solutions for their storage needs, during which phases of the purchasing cycle for storage hardware are services and software purchases considered, and how are buyers selecting a storage solution provider. The insights resulting from the analysis in this IDC study can help vendors refine their sales and marketing strategies to take advantage of the increasing investments in storage hardware. "The growing scale and complexity of managing storage infrastructures is leading Canadian organizations to purchase integrated solutions for their storage needs. Vendor success will come to those vendors that introduce complete storage solutions early in the sales cycle and differentiate themselves by utilizing planning services and highlighting management software capabilities." — Philip Barnes, IDC senior research analyst, Storage Market Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214908http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214908This IDC Flash analyzes the recent news from Texas Instruments (TI) and assesses the future impact on Texas Instruments and the wireless semiconductor industry in general. On October 20, 2008, Texas Instruments announced its 3Q08 financial results, which revealed rapidly deteriorating semiconductor demand overall and significant changes and restructuring for its wireless chipset business over the upcoming quarters. TI acted on its cautious outlook by reducing its foundry utilization by 10% during the quarter to draw down channel inventory levels in anticipation of continued slow demand. TI expects that the fourth quarter will see a 10% decline in revenue on a quarter-on-quarter basis, including its calculator business. Most surprisingly, TI announced that with its restructuring plans, it will seek to sell its merchant baseband processor business and focus on applications processors in the smartphone and feature phone segments, and thereby improve margins and focus longer term on the analog and embedded processing businesses, which offer higher potential top-line growth and stronger overall margins. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214978http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214978This IDC update presents: Highlights from IDC's Intel Announces Record Third-Quarter Revenue and Strong Growth in Earnings Highlights from IDC's Texas Instruments Announces Earnings and Start of Slow Exit from Wireless Business Highlights from IDC's Worldwide Bluetooth Semiconductor 2008–2012 Forecast Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214827http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=214827This IDC Flash summarizes Intel's report about its financial earnings for the third calendar quarter of 2008 and analyzes the key highlights, in light of overall market dynamics in the worldwide semiconductor marketplace. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT