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Seasonal Rush for Gaming PCs to Bolster Global Motherboard and Desktop PC Shipments in 2H (2016.09.01)
Shipment volume of the global motherboard and desktop PC industry is forecast to top 59.3 million and 52.92 million units, respectively, in the second half of 2016, with each representing over 5% growth compared to the first half of 2016, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), a Taipei-based IT research institute |
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Low-price and Android Phones Continuing on the Rise (2016.08.23)
It is forecast market volume of Android smartphones will reach 1.27 billion units, with a share of 84.7%, in 2016, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), a Taipei-based IT research institute.
"Most of smartphones priced at USD300 or less run on Android |
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Japanese and Korean Vendors Lead in IGZO Technology, MIC Says (2016.08.22)
Japanese vendors take up over half of the total production capacity at approximately 65% in 2015 in terms of LCD (IGZO) production capacity by country, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute).
"However, the appearance of two Korea display vendors and other Chinese display vendors has brought some dramatic changes to reshuffle the market in 2016 |
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Continued Service Innovation and Diversification Bolstering Global Server Demand in 2H (2016.08.15)
Shipment volume of the server systems industry at full system and barebones levels is estimated at 960 units, up 8.1% sequentially, while of those at the board level is anticipated to have reached 1,179 units, up 1.2% sequentially in the second quarter of 2016, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) |
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Chinese Smart Lock Industry Expects Over 25% Shipment Value Growth in 2016 (2016.08.05)
With smart locks continuing to play a leading role in door lock industry, the Chinese smart lock market volume is expected to grow by 31% while the sales value by over 25% in 2016 compared to 2015, according to MIC (Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute) |
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Chinese Security Industry Expected to Grow Over 18% in 2016, MIC Says (2016.08.01)
The global security equipment and services industry has been growing at double-digit rates over the years and is estimated to top over USD170 billion by 2017, according to MIC (Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute).
Shipment value of the Chinese security industry is forecast to grow at 18 |
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Taiwanese Branded Vendors Delaying New Product Shipments Until 2H 2016 (2016.07.31)
The Taiwanese smartphone shipments reached around 86.0 million units in the first quarter of 2016, down 23.1% sequentially, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), a Taipei-based ICT research institute.
MIC noted that the sequential decline was attributed to the sluggish iPhone shipments and the delayed launch of Taiwanese branded vendors` flagship products |
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Increased Demand for 2-in-1 Tablets Driving 10" Tablet Market Share Significantly (2016.07.25)
The weakened global economy significantly affected consumer demand for tablets in 2015 and the impact will continue in 2016, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute).
"The global tablet market volume is estimated at 183 |
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Global Desktop PC Market to Decline by Nearly 7% in 2016 (2016.07.20)
The global desktop PC shipment volume is estimated to fall further to 106 million units in 2016, down 6.8% year-on-year as the macroeconomic outlook remains unclear and the market is lack of the stimulation of innovative products, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) |
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DRAM and NAND Flash Chips Remain SK Hynix's Core Products: MIC (2016.07.05)
SK Hynix has seen much success in the DRAM and NAND flash market. In the ranking of the world's top DRAM companies, SK Hynix is placed second with a 27.7% market share, said Kevin Tu, industry analyst with MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), a Taipei-based IT research institute |
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Modest Impact on the Taiwan ICT Industry Expected from Brexit, MIC Says (2016.07.01)
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The result of the referendum for the UK to leave the European Union has sent shock waves to the world on June 24, in particular European exchange markets. But it will not hurt Taiwan ICT industry in the long run, according to Taiwan based market intelligence MIC |
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DRAM and NAND Flash Chips Remain SK Hynix's Core Products: MIC (2016.06.30)
SK Hynix has seen much success in the DRAM and NAND flash market. In the ranking of the world's top DRAM companies, SK Hynix is placed second with a 27.7% market share, says Kevin Tu, industry analyst with MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) |
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Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry to See 5.5% Growth in 2016 (2016.06.30)
According to MIC, Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute, Taiwanese semiconductor industry will still manage to grow over 5% in 2016.
"Though global semiconductor market value is anticipated to decline 3.2% year-on-year in 2016 to US$329 |
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Mobile DRAM to be Mainstream Throughout 2016 with Over 40% Shipment Share (2016.05.16)
Mobile DRAM for smartphones has taken over 40% of the overall shipments since the second quarter of 2015, according to MIC (Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute).
"Apple and Samsung both increased the DRAM capacity in their flagship products |
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14" and 15" Notebook PCs to Remain Mainstream in 2016, MIC Says (2016.05.05)
Global notebook PC shipment volume topped around 163 million units in 2015, representing a 4.9% year-on-year decline, according to MIC (Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute).
"And we found, aside from ongoing global economic uncertainties, one of the major causes of it was the lack of the sight of massive replacement demand expected to come from Windows 10 and Skylake CPUs," says Jessica Hsu, senior analyst with MIC |
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Enterprise AR Market Shipments to Top One Million Units by 2018 (2016.05.02)
This year's CES and MWC both reported an increase in the number of exhibitors for AR smartglasses, growing from only a handful to more than 100 vendors showcasing prototypes, samples, and final products, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute) |
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Taiwan Server Shipment Rebound Expected to Continue Well into 1H 2016 (2016.05.01)
Shipment volume of the Taiwanese server industry reached 2.05 million and 2.22 million units in the third and fourth quarter of 2015, up 6.1% and 11.3% year-on-year. The industry however is anticipated to have around 2.04 million server systems shipped in the first quarter of 2016, up 8 |
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Average Single APP Purchase Value is Below US$5 in Taiwan (2016.04.21)
MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), an ICT research institute based in Taiwan, conducted a questionnaire-based survey on smartphone users in the fourth quarter of 2015. The finding shows that Taiwanese mobile phone users on average spend less than NT$150 (US$4 |
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Taiwan Information Service and Software Market Value to Top Nearly US$8B by 2018 (2016.04.15)
Taiwan's information service and software market value is projected to arrive at NT$256.7 billion (US$7.9 billion; US$1 = NT$32.5) by 2018, up from NT$216 billion (US$6.65 billion) in 2014, with a respectively CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 10 |
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Cash and Card are Still Top Payment Methods in Taiwan (2016.03.25)
TAIPEI, Taiwan － According to a survey, which conducted by MIC (Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute), that cash and card are still top of nearly 60% of Taiwanese consumer minds when it comes to picking payment methods in most everyday situations |
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