NEEDHAM, MA – The global server market is on track to reach $366 billion in value this year, marking a 44.6% increase over last year, according to the latest data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The market saw record-breaking performance in in the first quarter, hitting $95.2 billion, a 134.1% year-over-year spike,

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments declined 9.3% year-over-year in May, according to IPC’s latest industry survey. Shipments dropped 4.2% from the previous month, with year-to-date shipments down 2.3% from the same period last year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board (PCB) shipments jumped 21.4% year-over-year in May, according to new data from the IPC trade group. Shipments increased 7.1% month-to-month, with year-to-date sales up 7.9%.

BEIJING – Global wrist-worn device shipments rose 10.5% year-over-year in the first quarter, totaling 45.6 million units, according to IDC. The growth was driven by strong demand in key regions, including Western Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia/Pacific, as well as a 37.6% surge in China supported by government subsidies.