DRAM demand rockets in post-PC era
Having slimmed down and gained some self-discipline, the dynamic random access memory (DRAM) business is posting its highest profits in nearly three years, allowing suppliers to thrive despite the decline of the PC business that once dominated market demand. Operating...Telecoms golden age on the decline
The golden age of telecoms growth and prosperity is waning, according to Ovum. Research from the global analyst firm predicts that global connections will grow by a CAGR of less than 4% between 2012 and 2018, while global revenues will grow at less than half that...Microsoft yanks Windows RT 8.1 update
There was much fanfare when Microsoft launched its latest Windows 8.1 operating system via its Windows Store on Friday, but it wasn’t long before the software giant scrambled to damage limitation mode when Surface tablet users reported problems with the Windows RT 8.1...Study challenges tech convention
A new study commissioned by Intel and conducted by Penn Schoen Berland examining global attitudes toward technology innovation, challenges existing perceptions on technology champions and hotspots. The research reveals millennials (ages 18 to 24) are the least...Tablets boost global device growth
With the market being driven by a shift to lower-priced devices, worldwide combined shipments of devices (PCs, tablets and mobile phones) are projected to reach 2,32-billion units in 2013, a 4,5% increase from 2012, says Gartner. Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs...