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Follow on Google News | Bangladesh’s Portable PC Market Registers Phenomenal Growth in Q3 2007, Springboard Research FindsSpringboard Research reported today that Bangladesh’s Portable PC shipments totaled 8,244 units in Q3 2007, marking YTY growth of 331.1%. Overall PC/Server shipments grew 26.3% YTY, with 53,699 units shipped in the quarter.
“An increased demand for notebooks was witnessed in the quarter due to increased availability of cost-effective portable PC models in Bangladesh,” Among the major brand players, Dell witnessed a sharp rise in its PC/Server shipments for Q3 2007 although HP still continued to lead the desktop market (9.9% share) followed by Dell and Daffodil. Local player Flora continued to witness an increase in its total desktop market share and the company registered the greatest growth in the category in Q3 2007. Springboard’ “Bangladesh’ Considering the upcoming 2008 general elections in Bangladesh, the Election Commission’s expected IT procurement and the government’s ICT initiatives, Springboard Research expects the country’s overall PC/Server market to grow at a healthy pace. However, rising oil prices, the looming power crisis and inflation could negatively affect the stability of the domestic currency. The interim government’s success with maintaining political stability and public support until the elections is essential to the country’s healthy economic prospects. Any setback on the political front would undermine business confidence and adversely affect investment and growth. About Asia Emerging Countries Tracker Asia Emerging Countries Tracker is a Springboard Research service that tracks PC/Server market developments in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan on a quarterly basis. The methodology employed for this service leverages interviews with IT resellers, vendors, component suppliers and end-users at the local and regional level. # # # About Springboard Research Springboard Research provides its customers with high value IT market research through a cutting-edge research model, which leverages its offshore research centers, the Internet, and an increased use of technology as engines of innovation to deliver unique research value. Springboard Research works with the largest IT companies in the world in the software, services, hardware, and telecommunications sectors. Website: www.springboardresearch.com End
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