IHS acquires IMS Research

IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry.

LED lighting to drive $3 billion power semiconductor market in 2016

A recent report reveals a rapid uptake of LED lighting will result in a potential market of 19 billion power semiconductor units by 2016.

Gallium nitride power semiconductor market to exceed $1 billion by 2021

The emerging market for Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow from almost zero in 2011 to over $1 billion in 2021, according to a new report from IMS Research.

Data center products a key factor in ABB purchase

An IMS Research analyst sees advantages after Thomas and Betts acquisition by ABB.

PV inverter market achieves record for 2011

IMS Research reports that the PV inverter market exceeded 26 GW in shipments for the first time ever thanks to surging sales in Asia and the Americas, which made up for sluggish sales in Europe.

2012 – The year of 802.11ac

802.11ac is expected to be a natural progression from 802.11ac and become the accepted industry standard by the Wi-fi Alliance by Summer 2012 because of its many improvements and benefits.

CES 2012 is on our doorstep!

An overview of upcoming events in 2012 including the CES show in Las Vegas and the Consumer Telematics Show.

Is this one more step towards “dumb terminals” for low-cost cars?

Toyota's latest edition of the Touch Life is able to use several core features and functions for the iPhone including navigation and hands-free calling, but the Android remains absent, though the absence isn't significant.

Machinery production: A correction or contraction?

With the global economy slowing down, machine production is likely to follow suit.

Trend to electric forces automative industry to collaborate

The development and evolution of the EV industry has forced several competing companies to begin working together and sharing their technology.

IMS Research discusses smartphone market on Bloomberg TV

Bill Morelli discusses Apple's future in the smartphone market along with competition from Google and Nokia.

2010 shows the strengths and the weaknesses of the PV inverter industry

The PV industry, which is still maturing, is still going through wild fluctuations with supply and demand and with an unsteady global market that is showing signs of slowdown for the PV market in 2011 after a strong 2010.