Low End 32 Bit Systems: Market Outlook

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the 32-bit computer system market from 1983 to 1988, prepared by International Data Corporation (IDC) for Digital Equipment Corporation. It evaluates the shift toward 32-bit architecture, the impact of the UNIX operating system, and the emerging competition from microcomputers and superminicomputers. The document includes detailed shipment forecasts, market scenario assumptions for the microVAX product, and strategic recommendations regarding pricing, marketing, and the need for user-centric solutions rather than hardware-focused product strategies.