CRN recently posted an article revealing 10 computer business predictions for 2008.  With everything from technological innovation to surprising news about large companies, this list of predictions provides some interesting insights.  These first five will get you started learning about some developments in the industry.  

1.    An unprofitable year for computer business giant AMD:  The California-based Advanced Micro Devices struggled in 2007 and lost hundreds of millions of dollars each of the three quarters it reported earnings.  AMD CEO Hector Ruiz is predicting there will not be profitability for the company until quarter 3 of 2008.  This is leaving many to wonder if the company will survive long term.

2.     On-going developments in the anti-trust case with Intel:  Computer business Intel continues to struggle with anti-trust lawsuits.  Many experts believe that Intel is being unfairly prodded and could see some real penalties in the coming year.  Still, these lawsuits have not changed the market very significantly, though if AMD goes out of business, many might look more closely at Intel.  

3.     Consolidation of computer business player Nvdia:  Many believe that this California-based company will use a CPU presence to change its relationship with CPU makers.  Many have speculated it will forge new partnerships in the coming year and perhaps merge with another company.  Regardless, the company could change the landscape of the computer business.  

4.    Increased use of virtualization technologies:  Many IT consultants and professionals are starting to think seriously about reducing energy use in regards to servers, and virtualization is quickly becoming an obvious solution.  Patrick Moorhead, vice president of advanced marketing at AMD states that 2006 was the year when virtualization proved its worth and 2007 was a time for testing and initial integration into businesses.  He and many others predict that in 2008 virtualization will become a widespread reality in the computer business.

5.    Increased use of graphics across the entire tech industry:  High-def digital media and gaming along with graphics and video processing have become more integral to PCs.  Computers with high-end graphics and GPU processing are going to become more affordable and accessible to more people.  There will be a large volume of software focused on better graphics and more interactive features as well.

For more of these 10 predictions for the computer business in 2008, visit the attached link.  

Blogged By:  Computer Consulting Kit