This IDC study analyzes developments in the PC market and the critical role of PC semiconductor suppliers in the current stage of the market and the next phase, which we expect will extend semiconductor suppliers beyond the PC space. The PC market has evolved from its previous dependence on vendors in the PC supply chain to an increased migration of value to the PC semiconductor vendors.

"Ongoing consolidation of the vendor base within the PC semiconductor market will not ease the competitive environment," said Mario Morales, vice president, Semiconductor Research at IDC.