Computer hardware: the Internet ushers in a new age

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Global spending for computer hardware is expected to reach $1,196 billion by 2002, a substantial increase from $308 billion in 1997. This trend reflects the changing demand for hardware from its initial use as an office accounting system to a strong user-oriented market, which is projected to grow some more as the Internet continues to draw both corporate and consumer users. The personal computer industry is the strongest hardware market, with $160 billion in 1997 sales. Systems and servers follow with $90 billion in 1997 sales, while workstations account for $15 billion and ranks as the 3rd largest hardware market.

Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer Auxiliary Equip, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Internet service providers, Computer peripherals industry, Computer peripherals

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Show business enters cyberspace

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The Internet technology has effected various innovations in the entertainment industry, most notable of which is the increase in cross-promotion of entertainment firms between their traditional operations and their Internet sites. The medium is now being widely used as electronic catalog for sales of recorded music and videos even as a new technology called MP3 has allowed digital downloading. Other technology-related developments are in the works within the industry, such as the mergers between telecommunications and cable companies and the growing use of digital videodisks and its variation, the Divx.

Television Broadcasting, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Television broadcasting stations, MOTION PICTURES, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Entertainers & entertainment groups, Recorded Music Producers, Record Production, Industry Overview, Management, Usage, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Television broadcasting industry, Internet services, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Entertainment industry, Music industry, Music producers (Persons)

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Asia's ills and PC glut create drag on first half '98 results

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Total personal computer industry sales gain for the 1st half 1998 was restricted to 9.6% on a year-to-year basis due to the Asia's financial problems and an excess inventory for the US market. An 11%-15% growth rate in global PC shipments is projected for the full year 1998. Industry consolidation remained strong, as the top PC makers accounted for 33.4% of 2nd qtr 1998 shipments, with Compaq Computer leading the way in volume at 39% on a year-to-year basis. Dell Computer, IBM and Hewlett-Packard also ranked among the top PC market leaders.

Analog & Hybrid Computers, United States, Microcomputers, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, International trade, Market share, Asia, Hewlett-Packard Co., HWP, Dell Inc., DELL

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