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Worldwide PC Adoption Forecast, 2007 To 2015
The report forecasts global PC adoption, predicting over 2 billion PCs in use by 2015, driven by emerging markets and technology advancements.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
forrester research |
| Authors: | Benjamin Gray, Ellen Daley, J.p. Gownder, Rachel Batiancila, Simon Yates |
| Time horizon: | 2007 |
| Geographic focus: | Global, Brazil, Russia, India, China |
Methods
The research method involved interviews with vendors, data from The Economist, the International Monetary Fund, and The World Bank, and logistic growth curve modeling for forecasting PC adoption in 67 countries based on population, urbanization, education, income distribution, personal income, and technology use.
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Key Insights
The research predicts a significant increase in worldwide PC usage, with over a billion PCs by 2008 and more than 2 billion by 2015. Emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) will lead this growth. The study discusses the challenges and opportunities for PC technology suppliers in these new markets, including the need for affordable, relevant technology and the potential risks associated with high-volume launches.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2000s_time_horizon | 2007_time_horizon | brazil_geographic_scope | china_geographic_scope | english_publication_language | global_geographic_scope | india_geographic_scope | russia_geographic_scope | affordability | computers | economic_development | education_investment | emerging_markets | ict | infrastructure_investment | market_challenges | market_growth | pc_adoption | technology | technology_access | technology_advancements