The microprocessor market is rounding back into form, according to analysts with IDC and Mercury Research. Shipments in the fourth quarter in 2009 showed seasonal increases over the previous quarter, and significant growth over the fourth quarter in 2008. In addition, shipments of server processors also grew in the fourth quarter, an indication that businesses may be starting to buy systems again.
– The global microprocessor market ended up a difficult 2009 with a strong
fourth quarter, according to two industry research firms.
The numbers from IDC and Mercury Research
indicate that the recovery in the IT industry is continuing and that OEMs are
expecting increased user demand for PCs and c…