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Research and Markets Adds Report: 'Computer Manufacturing in the US'Mar 10, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Computer Manufacturing in the US" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Companies in this industry manufacture, design or assemble personal computers (PCs), laptops, handheld computers and servers. Industry operators typically purchase computer components (e.g. graphics cards and motherboards) from dedicated manufacturers in other industries (see report 33441a Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturing). Manufacturers of computer monitors, mice, keyboards and printers are covered in 33411b Computer Monitor and Peripheral Manufacturing. Computer manufacturers do not have a lot to look forward to in the next five years. Despite growing consumer demand for PCs, industry profit will continue to fall because of intense price competition. To boost profitability, manufacturers will shift their focus away from consumer PC sales to more enterprise-oriented offerings, such as servers. The proliferation of cloud computing will prompt companies to increase their server investments. Operators will also expand their offerings to include IT consulting services to attract corporate clients that want a 'one-stop shop'. Main Activities: The primary activities of this industry are: -Personal computer manufacturing -Laptop manufacturing -Desktop manufacturing -Server manufacturing The major products and services in this industry are: -Desktops -Portables -Servers Similar Industries: 33411b Computer Monitor & Peripheral Manufacturing in the US: This industry covers manufacturers of computer-related equipment, including monitors, keyboards, mice and printers. 33421 Telecommunication Networking Equipment Manufacturing in the US: This industry manufacturers IP-based networking equipment, including routers and network switches. 33441a Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturing in the US: Companies in this industry manufacture semiconductors, memory chips and microprocessors. 33441b Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US: Businesses in this industry produce circuit boards, liquid crystal display (LCD) screens and coaxial cables. 44311 Consumer Electronics Stores in the US: Consumer electronics stores sell computers at the retail level. Major players in this industry include: -Dell, Inc. -Hewlett-Packard Company -Oracle Corp. -Apple Computer, Inc -International Business Machines Corp. Report information: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6fdb5c/computer_manufactu ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |