NEEDHAM, MA – The surge in PC demand continued through the second quarter, despite global component shortages and logistics issues, says International Data Corp. Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, reached 83.6 million units during the period, up 13.2% year-over-year.

WASHINGTON — Global semiconductor sales were $43.6 billion in May, an increase of 26.2% year-over-year and up 4.1% sequentially, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC expects the global economy to expand 6.1% in 2021 and another 4% in 2022, according to a new IPC report from Shawn DuBravac, Ph.D., chief economist.

NEEDHAM, MA – The Covid-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the tablet market in 2020 as consumers, businesses, and schools sought tablets to stay connected, entertained, or productive.