International Data Corporation has increased its forecast for the worldwide tablet market to 117.1 million units, up from its previous forecast of 107.4 million units for the year.
IDC also revised upward its 2013 forecast number from 142.8 million units to 165.9 million units. And by 2016 worldwide shipments should reach 261.4 million units.
"Despite ongoing economic concerns in most regions of the world, consumers continue to buy tablets in record numbers and we expect particularly strong demand in the fourth quarter," says Tom Mainelli, research director, Mobile Connected Devices at IDC.
Friday, September 21, 2012
IDC Raises Its Worldwide Tablet Forecast
Gary Kim was cited as a global "Power Mobile Influencer" by Forbes, ranked second in the world for coverage of the mobile business, and as a "top 10" telecom analyst. He is a member of Mensa, the international organization for people with IQs in the top two percent.
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