Computer, Software Markets to Rebound in 2010 Says Plunkett Research

HOUSTON, Texas. February 16, 2010 –

Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released their newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s InfoTech Industry Almanac, 2010 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the computer and software industry. 

According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “2010 will see a rebound in corporate IT purchases, while strong consumer demand will boost netbooks and personal entertainment devices.  A global push will come from the growing base of broadband and cell phone subscribers.”

Major trends affecting the InfoTech industry analyzed in Plunkett’s report include:

Memory and storage needs soar while miniaturization lowers prices.

Small, cheap computers and netbooks sell. Apple’s iPad makes a splash.

China’s PC market soars.

Cloud computing, Software as a Service (SaaS) point the way to the future.

Last mile challenges tumble; mass broadband markets emerge.

Fiber-to-the-home gains traction.

Multimedia PC homes evolve.

Services available via ultra-high-speed broadband are imaginative, futuristic.

The future: Pervasive computing, complete mobility will be standard.

Nanotechnology will create powerful semiconductors in the near future.

Nanotechnology holds the key to the ultra-dense molecular memory.

Virtualization of servers leads to data center efficiency.

“Today’s immense broadband market, both fixed and mobile, points to an exciting era of new online services,” says Jack Plunkett.  “Advanced technologies and new devices are setting the pace for an exciting 2010-2011.”

A complete computer and software industry trends and statistics analysis is provided in Plunkett’s InfoTech Industry Almanac, 2010 edition. With Plunkett's InfoTech Industry data, you get the competitive intelligence you need to fully understand business trends, technologies, markets, finances and the leading companies. This carefully compiled book also includes a detailed glossary, infotech industry contacts and thorough indexes.

A complimentary Introduction to the InfoTech Industry can be viewed at Plunkett’s website. 

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