78 SMT Magazine • July 2016
Over 8 Billion Connected Devices Globally
As of year-end 2015, the world now contains 8.1
billion connected smartphones, tablets, personal
computers, TVs, TV-attached devices and audio de-
vices, according to the IHS Technology Connected
Device Market Monitor report.
Clinical Grade Wearables Accelerate
Growth Opportunities for Internet of
Medical Things Solutions
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan finds the global
healthcare wearable devices market earned reve-
nues of $5.1 billion in 2015 and estimates this to
reach $18.9 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 29.9%.
Global Pressure Sensor Market to Register
6.2% CAGR from 2014 to 2020
The global pressure sensors market is poised to
display a consistent CAGR of 6.2% from 2014 to
2020, according to a recent market study pub-
lished by Transparency Market Research.
Global Military Radars Market to
Reach $13B by 2020
The global military radars market was valued at
$11.02 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach
$13.04 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 3.42% from
2015 to 2020.
Growing Tensions Around South China Sea
to Drive Defense Spending in APAC
Rising tensions around the disputed South China
Sea are expected to drive defense spending in the
Asia Pacific region during the next five years. Total
regional defense spending is forecast to increase
by nearly 23 percent from $435 billion in 2015 to
$533 billion in 2020, according to IHS Inc.
Gartner Says Profit Opportunities
Exist for PC Vendors
The worldwide PC market registered one of its low-
est quarterly growth rates in the first quarter 2016,
but Gartner Inc. said several profit opportunities
exist for PC vendors.
Critical Communications Market Worth
$18B by 2019
The critical communications market, which in-
cludes police radios and other professional com-
munications equipment, will be worth $18 billion
by 2019, according to a new report from IHS.
India Tablet Shipments Sluggish
in Q1 2016
Indian tablet market in CY Q1 2016 remained flat
over previous quarter with total shipments of 0.86
million units, according to market analyst Interna-
tional Data Corp. (IDC).
Graphene Electronics Market to Grow
by 61% Annually from 2015 to 2025
The global graphene electronics market will reach
a valuation of $1.2 billion by 2025, increasing
from $8.5 million in 2014 at a remarkable CAGR
of 60.7% therein, according to a new report by
Transparency Market Research.
Energy Harvesting to Drive Semiconductor
Sales to $3B by 2020
Whether it's the IoT, wearables, or industrial au-
tomation, new devices and applications are por-
table, battery-operated and require continuous
power. A new Semico Research report projects
semiconductor sales for this market will reach $3
billion by 2020.
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