ITEs not expected to see better PC sales in 2nd half, BUSINESS TIMES

Business Times (Malaysia)

07-24-2001

LOCAL information technology enablers (ITEs) that enjoyed higher
revenues in the fourth quarter of 2000 are not expected to see improved
sales in the second half of 2001 as global demand for personal computers
(PCs) declines for the first time in 15 years.
"A drop in global sales will cause PC makers to slash prices to
encourage consumers to buy more new PCs. However, this may not necessarily
translate into more business for ITEs as corporations are unlikely to upgrade
their computer systems until vis