New IDC Report Highlights Strategic Shifts Among Asia/Pacific Enterprises Facing Potential Hardware Cost Increases
SINGAPORE – In an IDC report titled, The Impact of US Tariffs on Asia/Pacific Enterprise Software in 2025 , IDC highlighted that technology buyers in Asia/Pacific will be adopting a cost control approach by looking at lower cost alternatives to current technology solutions and delaying major projects while turning to more cloud-based and SaaS solutions. The current situation remains highly […]
Omdia: Inventory adjustments to trigger 10% drop in small and medium display shipments in 2Q25
LONDON: New analysis from Omdia’s quarterly small medium display market tracker reveals shipment will decline by 10% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 6% year-on-year in 2Q25. This downturn is due to business and inventory adjustments among small medium display application device makers, particularly smartwatch and smartphone makers. Tariff risks previously prompted these manufacturers to aggressively build up […]
EMSNOW and in4ma On Tour 2025 – Katek and Prettl Electronics
EMSNOW and in4ma On Tour 2025 moves to Hungary with visits to the Katek and Prettl Electronics facilities. The conversation begins with in4ma’s most recent data about EMS companies operating in Hungary and a brief summary of the context of the industry there.
AR/VR Market Rebounds with 18.1% Growth in Latest Quarter; Mixed and Extended Reality to Drive Long-Term Expansion, says IDC
NEEDHAM, Mass.– The global AR/VR headset market posted a strong rebound in the latest quarter, growing 18.1% year-over-year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The resurgence was led by Meta, which captured 50.8% of the market. “The market is clearly shifting toward more immersive and […]
High Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference Program Announced August 12-14
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The SMTA is pleased to announce the technical program for the High Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference. The event will be held August 12-14, 2025 in Dallas, Texas, at the Westin DFW Airport. The technical program spans three days with sessions covering topics including Design for Cleanability, Process Verification, Cleaning Reliability, Coating Applications, […]