NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%, according to International Data Corp.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil reported fiscal second quarter net revenue of $6.8 billion, an increase of 11.5% year-over-year.

AUSTIN, TX -- Virtex continued its growth by acquisitions with the purchase of Anoka, MN-based Altron Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed.

NEEDHAM, MA – Vendor revenue in the worldwide server market grew 1.5% year-over-year to $25.8 billion during the fourth quarter. Worldwide server shipments declined 3% year-over-year to nearly 3.3 million units, according to International Data Corp.

ROCHESTER, NY – EMA Design Automation and inspectAR are holding a free webinar Mar. 25 on PCB rework.

NEEDHAM, MA – PC shipment volumes grew 12.9% in 2020, says International Data Corp. This momentum is expected to carry forward into 2021. IDC forecasts 18.2% growth for the traditional PC market, with shipments reaching 357.4 million this year. IDC's outlook remains stronger than historical levels with a CAGR of 2.5% for the 2020-2025 forecast period.

NEEDHAM, MA – Smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 13.9% year-over-year in the first quarter and 5.5% for the full year 2021, according to International Data Corp. This growth will be driven by continued recovery in demand and a supply-side push of 5G devices. IDC expects the global smartphone market to deliver a CAGR of 3.6% over the 2020-2025 forecast period.

WOKING, UK – TT Electronics posted 2020 adjusted revenue of £431.8 million (US$601.8 million) down 9.7% year-over-year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – In recognition of significant contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Yusaku Kono of Japan Unix and Jon Vermillion of Ball Aerospace and Technologies were presented with IPC President's Awards.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Three IPC volunteers were presented with Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship awards: Michael Ford, Jan Pedersen, and Peter Tranitz. They will bestow Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship awards on the university or college of their choice.

TAIPEI – Foxconn will invest $700 million (NT$19.8 billion) in Vietnam in 2021, bringing its two-year total to more than $2 billion, according to reports.

TORONTO – Bittele Electronics updated DFM Handbook and DFA Handbook. Both detail best practices for printed circuit board fabrication and assembly.