From the AMAT thread:
To: Steve Byers (19003 )
From: Gottfried Mauersberger Friday, Apr 24 1998 10:32PM ET
Reply # of 19008
Steve and all, "Europe, Middle East, Africa PC Shipments Rose 21% In 1Q"
Dow Jones Newswires -- April 24, 1998
LONDON (Dow Jones)--First-quarter personal computer factory shipments in
Europe, Middle East and Africa rose 21% from the year-ago quarter, according
to International Data Corp.
In a press release, the research group said "pricing actions across the region
played a significant role as the sub $1,000 dollar PC became a reality ...
stimulating demand across all sectors."
International Data said Compaq Computer Corp. (CPQ) was the top vendor in
the region, with a 14.2% share of the market, compared with 13% a year ago.
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) was second, with an 8% share,
compared with 8.9%. Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HWP) market share rose to 7.5%
from 5.3% on "considerable investment" in manufacturing for its corporate
desktop line and aggressive pricing. Dell Computer Corp. (DELL) held a 7.2%
market share, up from 5.2%. Rounding out the top five, Vobis group,
consisting of Vobis, Maxdata and Peacock, held 5.4% of the market, up from
4.0%.
GM
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