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• Report: Mobile Content Explosion Makes Memory Cards A Big Money-Maker

  Content Next - 2008-12-16

  With more content being created and consumed on mobile phones, an interesting phenomenon has occurred: memory cards have quickly become the biggest money maker in accessory sales, research firm ABI Research reports. It isn't surprising that consumers are scrambling for more storage since many cellphones these days come with...

  Tags: Phone, Memory Card, Mobile, ABI Research, Sales Strategy, Flash Memory, Memory, Storage, Telecom & Utilities, Sales, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Entertainment, Research & Metrics, Social Media, Matt Kapko, SanDisk Corp.

• Market Forces to Drive Embedded Cellular Modem Sales Over 83 Million Units in 2013, Says ABI Research

  - 2008-10-22

  NEW YORK -- Although embedded cellular modem sales have been slow to take off, momentum is building for increased sales, according to a recent study from ABI Research. One recent development is the GSMA's Mobile Broadband Service Mark initiative which, backed by media spending of $1 billion, will create awareness...

  Tags: ABI Research, Components, HARDWARE, mobile, Modems, SALES

• Connected PNDs Delayed by Technical Issues and Economic Climate, According to ABI Research

  - 2008-08-21

  LONDON -- The wave of announcements of connected PNDs earlier this year has not yet resulted in many launches or significant sales volumes. The success of the Dash Express has been limited by a lack of branding and distribution strength, and connected PNDs from Mio and Magellan have still not...

  Tags: 3G, ABI Research, Branding, Chipsets, Components, Connected Corp., HARDWARE, MARKETING, SALES, Semiconductors

• $40 Billion Expected from Handset Accessories Sales in 2008, According to ABI Research

  - 2008-02-21

  LONDON -- Sales of mobile phone accessories are expected to generate over $40 billion in revenue in 2008. Handset vendors and mobile operators know that to increase sales of their feature-rich handsets, they also need to provide accessories that will allow users to fully enjoy and benefit from the applications...

  Tags: ABI Research, accessory, handset, sales

• Recycled and Refurbished Handset Sales to Generate $3.5 Billion in 2007, Says ABI Research

  - 2007-10-22

  LONDON -- Revenue from the sales of recycled and refurbished handsets is expected to be over $3.5 billion in 2007, according to a new study from ABI Research. Shorter handset replacement periods, growing demand for low-cost handsets in emerging markets, and regulatory requirements are key drivers of the market for...

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• Night Vision Alternatives Can Influence Vehicle Sales, According to ABI Research

  - 2007-08-30

  NEW YORK -- While availability of a night vision system is unlikely to play a pivotal role for many consumers in deciding which new vehicle to buy, there are some circumstances in which it may be the key to a sale. The ability to detect naturally camouflaged animals in their...

  Tags: ABI Research, sales

• VSPC: ABI Research predicts 14-22% of notebook computers will be powered by fuel cells in 2012.

  - 2007-02-22

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  Tags: ABI Research, cartridge, Company, computer, Fonix, notebook, sales, Viaspace Inc.

• Mobile WiMAX Sales Will Surpass Fixed WiMAX in 2008, Says ABI Research

  - 2006-08-14

  OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- In the past year, the stationary form of WiMAX (fixed WiMAX or 802.16-2004) has seen steady adoption in the marketplace. But the mobile version, 802.16-2005, will be here sooner than many people think. To be technically and economically viable, mobile WiMAX ICs must hit "sweet spots"...

  Tags: ABI Research, mobile, sales, WiMAX

• Mobile Phone Sales Grow 21% in 2005 (Electronic News)

  - 2006-03-06

  Worldwide mobile phone sales totaled 816.6 million units in 2005, a 21 percent increase from 2004, as the leading six vendors increased their share of the market at the detriment of smaller vendors, according to research firm Gartner Inc. The Egham, U.K.-based firm said the...

  Tags: ABI Research, Gartner Inc., MARKETING, mobile, Motorola Inc., SALES, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

• ABI Research Taps Former Gartner Director to Head Sales Effort

  - 2005-06-08

  OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- ABI Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Hamner to the position of Vice President, Sales.

  Tags: ABI Research, Gartner Inc., sales