IDC Says EMEA Digital Transformation Spending to Exceed $1,200 Billion by 2028, Driven by AI and Industry-Specific Investments
MILANO – New research from International Data Corporation (IDC) entitled EMEA Digital Transformation Market Forecast, 2024–2028, based on the Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide published in October 2024, shows that the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) digital transformation (DX) spending is projected to reach $1,201 billion by 2028, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8% over […]
ECIA Releases Recruiting Video to Promote Electronics Industry
Video connects the technology people love with the component industry. ECIA’s Industry Recruiting Committee has created a lively and informative video to help companies attract talent to the electronic components industry. The video promotes the electronics industry and highlights that this is the ‘industry behind your everyday electronics.’ The industry offers diverse career opportunities, […]
From Local to Global: The Future of EMS in a Connected World

This article examines the key driving forces behind globalization in EMS, the profound shifts it has catalyzed, the opportunities it has unlocked as well as the challenges it presents, and how companies can continue thriving in an industry transformed by global interconnectedness.
Two Semiconductor Fab Projects Abruptly Halted?
The global semiconductor industry is facing numerous challenges, with several renowned fabs halting operations, delaying construction, or shutting down production lines. These developments have caused significant disruptions across the industry. SOURCE: TrendForce Recently, the GlobalFoundries-STMicroelectronics fab in Crolles, France, and Sumitomo Electric’s silicon carbide (SiC) fab project have been abruptly halted. Earlier, Wolfspeed and Intel […]
Graphene Hype vs Reality and Carbon Nanotubes by IDTechEx
Achieving the strongest, thinnest, and most conductive graphene would require manufacturers to grow a perfect single layer, which can be tricky. IDTechEx’s portfolio of advanced materials and critical minerals reports, including Graphene Market & 2D Materials Assessment and Carbon Nanotubes, dives into some of the most lucrative and feasible applications for carbon allotropes, including reinforced polymers and concrete from graphene, […]