According to the study, ‘IT Hardware Global Industry Guide
2018-2022’, the network infrastructure market in huge. It encompasses
various devices ranging from routers, hubs, to switches, ISDN adapters to name
a few. Hubs are the simplest form of network infrastructure which is portrayed
by its lowest cost. Switches are similar to hubs in physical appearance
however; the internal technology involved is quite different and better as
compared to hubs. Ethernet switches also known as LAN (Local Area Network) are
an integral part of any network. These can be broadly classified and modular
and fixed switches. Module switches enable users to add expansion modules as
needed into switches. These types of switches provide much needed flexibility
but are expensive as compared to its fixed switches. Fixed switches are not
expandable and have a fixed number of ports. This category can be divided into
managed, unmanaged and fully managed.
Global demand for storage devices,
networking devices, tablets and smart phones has been increasing for the past
few years. However, this increasing demand has been offset by slowing computer
hardware sales overall. Personal
computers represent a huge portion of the industry in terms of employment and
technical knowhow. The introduction of tablet has dramatically changed the
landscape for devices as consumers increasingly prefer tablets for notebooks
and PCs. PCs sales growth in the current market is not able to keep up with the
growth sales of smart phones and tablets because of device prices, the
convenience these devices offer. There have been many inventions even within
the personal computers space. Initially laptops came in the personal computer
space that redefined market dynamics followed by ultrabooks with their lighter
weight and better performance are far superior to traditional laptops. And now,
PC tablet hybrids have emerged as a new segment picking up pace.
The shift to tablets will definitely put
pressure on laptop and PC sales; however, the overall computer hardware
industry is expected to benefit from the growth in tablets. Moreover, the increase in mobile computing
devices stimulates data traffic handled by servers. The biggest driver for this
industry is the mobility. The devices that offer greater mobility will
eventually take over device that do not. For instance, global smart phones and
tablets have pick up significant share in the market due to greater mobility
these devices offer in comparison to laptops and PCs. Another growth driver for
this industry is emerging markets. Developed countries have largest demand in
terms of volume however growth has been highest in emerging markets of
developing economies.
Some of the biggest global players in IT
hardware industry are Apple Inc., IBM, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Foxconn
technology group and HP Inc. Quanta Computer and Compel. These companies
control major part of the global IT hardware market. However, with the rising
purchasing power, emerging markets, technological developments, the global IT
industry is expected to boom in the coming years. However in terms of devices
demand, majority might shift from laptops or PCs to smart phones or hybrid
tablets or some new device that disrupts the entire market space.
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