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TAIPEI – PC DRAM pricing dropped precipitously in the first quarter as quarterly contracts gave way to monthly deals.

Read more: Q1 PC DRAM Pricing Drops 30%

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Vendor revenue in the worldwide server market increased 12.6% year-over-year to $23.6 billion during the fourth quarter of 2018, says International Data Corp. Worldwide server shipments increased 5% year-over-year to under 3 million units.

Read more: IDC: Global Server Market Revenue Up 13% in Q4

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Unit shipments for the worldwide personal computing devices (PCD) market, comprised of traditional PCs and tablets, are expected to decline 3.3% in 2019, according to International Data Corp.

Read more: Forecast: Global PCD Shipments to Decline 3% in 2019

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide market for wearable devices grew 31.4% during the fourth quarter of 2018, reaching a new high of 59.3 million units, according to International Data Corp.

Read more: Q4 Global Wearable Device Market Up 31%

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The smartphone market continues to be challenged, and 2019 is projected to experience its third consecutive year of declining shipments, says International Data Corp. Worldwide smartphone volumes are forecast to fall 0.8% in 2019, with volumes dipping to 1.39 billion.

Read more: Forecast: Smartphone Volumes to Dip 1% in 2019

SELLBYVILLE, DE – From 2019 to 2025, the global medical electronics market is anticipated to experience a 13% CAGR to surpass $169 billion, as a result of growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries.

Read more: Global Medical Electronics Market to See 13% CAGR from 2019-2025