IDC: Shipments of Smart Interconnect Devices Nearly 1 Billion in 2011

According to the latest survey data released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), general-purpose smart-connected devices including personal computers, media tablets, and smart phones, shipped more than 916 million units in 2011, generating revenues of up to 489 billion U.S. dollars. These figures are derived from the quarterly surveys of international data companies for global personal computers, mobile phone trackers, and media tablets.

Bob O'Donnell, the vice president of client and display at International Data Corporation, said: "Whether it is collecting a consumer who can use several exciting "applications" ecosystems, or looking for opportunities Companies that use tablet devices for their work environments are also committed to updating the educational institutions of their school computer labs. Smart, connected, and computing-enabled devices are playing an increasingly important role in everyone’s lives.”

It is expected that the global shipment of smart connected devices in 2012 should exceed 1.1 billion. International Data Corporation predicts that by 2016, as consumers and companies around the world show nearly greedy desire for smart connected devices, shipments of such devices will reach 1.84 billion units, an increase from 2011 figures. More than doubled. Therefore, during the forecast period of the next five years, the composite annual growth rate (CAGR) will be as high as 15.4%.

In terms of platforms, International Data Corporation expects that changes in this area will be relatively dramatic during 2011-2016. Specifically, the share of the once dominant Windows x86 platform (including personal computers running on the Windows operating system - using x86-compatible CPUs) fell from 35.9% in 2011 to 25.1% in 2016. On the other hand, the number of Android-based operating systems running on the ARM CPU will increase from 29.4% in 2011 to 31.1% in 2016. At the same time, the share of equipment based on the Apple IOS platform will increase from 14.6% in 2011 to 17.3% in 2016.

Tom Mainelli, research director of the Mobile Connectivity Devices Division, pointed out: "The growth of the Android operating platform has a direct link with the popularity of low-end devices. Therefore, we expect dozens of hardware manufacturers to gain a share of Android market share. At the same time, many manufacturers will find that their profitability is difficult to maintain. Similarly, we expect a large part of application development will continue to focus on iOS, although the overall market share of the platform is relatively small, because the fact has been Prove that iOS end users are more willing to spend money on high-quality applications."

Research conducted by international data companies shows that many individuals currently own and often use multiple smart connected devices. O'Donnell said: “We are in an era with multiple devices, and we believe that the number of users using multiple devices at the same time will continue to increase. The secret of related companies continuing to develop is through the use of personal cloud computing applications and services. All these devices are integrated. This is the real challenge that we often call "the era of PC+."

Will Stofega, director of mobile technology and trending projects, said: "The growth of smart phones is driven by countries in the Asia/Pacific region, especially in China, where mobile operators in China give subsidies for the purchase of 3G smart phones. This will increase the overall target market.In many cases, smart phones will become the main devices for accessing the Internet. In countries where mobile operators do not provide equipment subsidies, competitive and component-based pricing will help drive an increase in total volume. ."