India’s Smartphone Market Grew 4% in 2024 to 151 million Units
INDIA – According to International Data Corporation ’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, India’s smartphone market grew 4% year-over-year (YoY), with shipments reaching 151 million units. A strong first half with 7% growth compensated for slower growth in the second half at only 2%. After five consecutive quarters of growth the market witnessed a cyclical dip in 4Q24, […]
Breaking the programming barrier by democratising automation
According to research, 70 per cent of newly created apps are to depend on low-code and no-code tools, marking a significant increase in adoption. Here Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains that by optimising traditional coding practices, businesses of all sizes can overcome this skills gap to reap productivity and efficiency gains.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 19.1% in 2024; Double-Digit Growth Projected in 2025
Sales hit highest-ever yearly total in 2024 WASHINGTON—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of $526.8 billion. Additionally, fourth-quarter sales of $170.9 billion were 17.1% more than the fourth quarter of 2023, and 3.0% higher than the third […]
DeepSeek’s Low-Cost AI Model to Spur Demand for Optical Communication, with Optical Transceiver Shipments Projected to Grow by 56.5% in 2025, Says TrendForce
While DeepSeek has successfully reduced AI training costs, the broader cost reduction of AI models is expected to expand application scenarios and drive an increase in global data center deployments. Optical transceivers, as a key component in data center interconnectivity, are set to benefit from the growing demand for high-speed data transmission. AI servers rely […]