Library

Electronics Industry

The Electronics industry is comprised of many segments traditionally identified as Computers (hardware and software), Video (TVs [plasma, LCD, Blu-Ray], DVDs, Camcorders), MP3 Players, Telephones/Telecommunications (wireless, Wi-Fi, wireline), Semiconductors, and Mobile/Video Gaming. Some sources listed below will cover the entire industry; other sources will cover only specific segments.

Publications

Online Resources Requiring USC Network Access (Electronics Industry)
These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

Lexis-Nexis Academic indexes business news covering computer/telecomunications and electrical/electronic industries, and provides the full text of a large number of articles (Sources: Industry)
ABI/Inform ProQuest, Academic One and Factiva: keyword search for articles on the entire electronics industry, consumer electronics or the various segments
S&P NetAdvantage
IBISWorld: keyword search for U.S. industry reports
Business & Company Resource Center
Investext: find analyst reports on specific companies or the industry
Forrester
Gartner (use your USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Global Market Information Database: Category search Consumer Markets; IT & Telecommunications
ValueLine contains company tearsheets and industry overviews
Mint US
TableBase: find tabular data published in charts and articles (only one user at a time is permitted)
MarketResearchAcademic.com: keyword search for global market research reports covering all sectors of the electronics industry

Computers (Hardware and Software)

Lexis-Nexis Academic indexes business news covering computer/telecomunications and electrical/electronic industries, and provides the full text of a large number of articles (Sources: Industry)
ABI/Inform ProQuest, Academic One and Factiva
S&P NetAdvantage: Industries/Computers
IBISWorld: keyword search "computers"
Business & Company Resource Center
Forrester
Gartner (use your USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Investext
ValueLine: Computers/Peripherals; Computer Software/Services; Wireless Networking
Mint US: keyword search "electronics" in the Market Research module
TableBase: keyword search "computers"
MarketResearchAcademic.com: keyword search "computers"

MP3 Players
Also look at Crocker Library's Music Industry resource page

ABI/Inform ProQuest, Academic One and Factiva: keyword search "MP3 players", "iPods", "digital music"
Business & Company Resource Center
Forrester
Gartner (use you USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Investext
TableBase
MarketResearchAcademic.com: keyword search "MP3" or "digital music"

Mobile Gaming/Video Games

ABI/Inform ProQuest, Academic One and Factiva: keyword search for articles using "mobile gaming/games", "wireless gaming/games", "hand-held electronics", "gaming devices", "gamers" , "videogames", "video games"
S&P NetAdvantage
Business & Company Resource Center
IBISWorld: keyword search "video games"
Forrester
Gartner (use your USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Investext

Semiconductors

Lexis-Nexis Academic indexes business news covering computer/telecomunications and electrical/electronic industries, and provides the full text of a large number of articles (Sources: Industry)
ABI/Inform ProQuest, Academic One and Factiva: keyword search for articles using "semiconductors"
S&P NetAdvantage: Industries/Semiconductor Equipment or Semiconductors
IBISWorld
Business & Company Resource Center
Forrester
Gartner (use your USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Investext
ValueLine: Semiconductor
Mint Global: keyword search "semiconductors" in the Market Research module
TableBase

Telephones/Telecommunications

Lexis-Nexis Academic indexes business news covering computer/telecomunications and electrical/electronic industries, and provides the full text of a large number of articles. (Sources: Industry)
ABI/Inform ProQuest, Academic One and Factiva: keyword search for articles using "telephones", "telecommunications", "cell phones", "mobile phones", "wireless"
S&P NetAdvantage: Industries/Telecomunications: Wireless or Wireline; Broadcasting & Cable; Communications Equipment
IBISWorld: keyword search "telephone" or "telecommunications"
Business & Company Resource Center
Forrester
Gartner (use your USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Investext
ValueLine: Telecommunications Equipment/Services; Wireless Networking; Foreign Telecommunications
Mint US: keyword search "telecommunications" in the Market Research module
TableBase

Video

Lexis-Nexis Academic indexes business news covering computer/telecomunications and electrical/electronic industries, and provides the full text of a large number of articles. (Sources: Industry)
ABI/Inform ProQuest, Academic One and Factiva: keyword search for articles using "video", "DVD", "LCD TVs", "plasma TVs"
S&P NetAdvantage: Industries/Movies & Home Entertainment
IBISWorld: keyword search "video"
Business & Company Resource Center
Forrester
Gartner (use your USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Investext
ValueLine: Cable TV
Mint Global: keyword search "video" in the Market Research module
TableBase

University Libraries

Search HOMER for periodicals by doing a "Word or Phrase" search using the following terms:
- electronics periodicals
- computers periodicals
- semiconductors periodicals

Search HOMER for books using the following terms in the subject mode:
electronics industry; computer industry; telecommunications industry; telephone industry; semiconductor industry
Search eBrary or NetLibrary for online books using the following terms: consumer electronics; electronics; semiconductors; computers; wireless; telephone; cell phone; telecommunications; video; and electronic gaming.

Crocker Business Library

Consumer Use of the Internet & Mobile Web (Reference HF5548.325 U6C593 2008)
Encyclopedia of Mobile Computing and Commerce (Reference QA76.59 .E47 2007)
Digital America, 2007 (Reference HD9971.5 .E543.U54 2007)
Global Information Technology Report (Reference T58.5 G6 2005)
Electronic Market Data Book (Reference HD9696 .A3U539 2003)
OECD Information Technology Outlook, 2008 (Reference HC79 .I55043 2003)

Periodical Sources:

Broadcasting & Cable
Cable & Satellite Europe
Communications News
Communications of ACM (Business Library)
ComputerWorld (Business Library)
CRN: Computer Reseller News
Dealerscope
DVD Statistical Report
DSN Retailing Today
Electronic Business
Electronic News
Info World
Information Week
Journal of the Electronics Industry
Multichannel News
PC Magazine
Podcasting News
Personal Computer World
Red Herring
Satellite Business News
Silicon Chip
Telecommunications
Telephony
TWICE
Video Business
Wired
Wireless Review
Wireless Week

Statistics

USC Network Access
These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

ValueLine provides brief industry overviews and individual company tearsheets on Cable TV, Computers/Peripherals, Computer Software & Services, Electronics, Foreign Electronics, Foreign Telecommunications, Internet, Office Equipment & Supplies, Semiconductors, Semiconductor Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment, Telecommunications Services, and Wireless Networking.
Global Market Information Database
Gartner (use your USC UNIX/webmail ID and password for access)
Forrester
IBISWorld
LexisNexis Statistical Insight
TableBase

Online Resources

Statistical Abstract of the United States compiles various statistics on the consumer electronics industry as well as many of its segments. Search the index for "consumer electronics", "electronic goods", "computer sales", "computer use", "compact disks: CD-ROM", "MP3 players", "telephones", "telecommunications", "televisions", "VCRs", and "video games" to find the appropriate tables.
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Electronics Stores
DisplaySearch lists monthly pricing and manufacturing numbers for selected electronics for the last year
Flurry Analytics publishes analytics covering mobile software and applications
iSuppli issues press releases covering consumer electronics
Canalys Research issues press and research releases covering the high-tech industry
Digital Entertainment Survey, 2008: survey results for the U.K. published by Entertainment Media Research, this report covers a broad spectrum of electronic outlets including mobile and gaming.
Digital America, 2009: an annual report issued by the Consumer Electronics Association (excerpt)
White Papers: published by Parks Associates (free registration required)
Portable Lifestyle Trends: a consumer behavior report (October 2007)
Mobile Market Measures: compiled by M:Metrics (Spring 2007)

Computers

Global Market Information Database: Text Search "computers", "hardware", "software", "multimedia"
TableBase: keyword search "computers" or "laptops"
Center for Research in Electronic Commerce: sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Computer Product Manufacturing

MP3 Players
Also look at Crocker Library's Music Industry resource webpage

TableBase: keyword search "digital music" , "MP3", or "iPods"
Global Market Information Database: keyword search "music"

Mobile Gaming/Video Games

TableBase: keyword search "video games", "mobile games" or "gaming"
GameStats.com independent site providing statistics on top sales, rentals, reviews, and previews of electronic games plus industry analysis
Game Research.com
Video Games in the 21st Century: issued by the Entertainment Software Association (2007)
Mobile Games 2010: issued by the Nokia Research Center (2007)
Realizing Potential of Mobile Gaming: a 2009 Comviva white paper
Mobile Games White Paper 2005: presented at the International Game Developers Conference
Gamers in the UK: issued by the BBC in 2005
Video Gamers in Europe, 2008: published by ISFE and Nielsen Games
Essential Facts about the Computer and Video Game Industry, 2008: issued by the Entertainment Software Association
Chicks and Joystick: An Exploration of Women and Gaming: a white paper issued by the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association in September 2004
Future of Video Games (Business Reference GV1469.3 F87 2005): a Kagan Research publication

Semiconductors

TableBase: keyword search "semiconductors"
World Semiconductor Trade Statistics
SICAS/Semiconductor International Capacity Statistics issues quarterly reports
Road to Recovery in the Global Semiconductor Industry: a 2009 KPMG report
Global Revenue Rankings for Top 25 Semiconductor Suppliers (iSuppli, 2009)

Telecommunications/Wireless

TableBase: keyword search "phones", "telephones", "mobile phones" or "wireless"
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Telecommunications
Federal Communications Commission: Statistical Reports
StatsMine.com provides data derived from the Wireless World Forum, most for a fee
CurrentAnalysis.com provides complimentary reports (free registration required)
Apple iPhone: a study of iPhone users: a 2008 Rubicon report
iPhone Trends: consumer behavior report (2008)
Communications publications: various reports issued by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (free registration required)
Communications Trends: a Nielsen December 2008 report
Call My Cell: wireless substitution in the U.S.: published by Nielsen in Sept. 2008
Birth of a Cellular Nation: published by MediaMark, 2007
Telecommunications Predictions, 2010: a Deloitte Research Study
Mobile Predictions: a 2010 WDSGlobal report
Mobile Industry Predictions Survey, 2010: published by Chetan Sharma Consulting
Future of Mobile Telecommunications: published by PRTM in 2010
Generation Here: exploring the impact of 3G mobile phone technology on global communities: a Motorola report

Video (televisions)

Quixel Research issues press releases regarding plasma and LCD televisions
Displaybank (News) issues press releases and industry news covering the display industry
LCD TV Matters: a 2009 report from the LCD TV Association

Crocker Business Library

Global Mobile Commerce: strategies, implementation & case studies (Reference HF5548.34 .G56 2008)
Electronic Market Data Book contains global statistics on many segments of the electronics industry including annualized factory sales, industry trends and employment numbers (Reference HD9696.A3U539 2003)
Statistical Abstract of the United States offers various industry statistics. Search the index for "consumer electronics", "electronic goods", "computer sales", "computer sales", "computer use", "compact disks: CD-ROM", "telephones", "telecommunications", "televisions", "VCRs" and "video games" to find the appropriate tables (Circulation desk: HA202.A4)
The Market Share Reporter for domestic market share data on many electronics segments and brands (Circulation desk: HF5410.M376)
Encyclopedia of American Industries: Manufacturing contains industry overviews for computer and electronic equipment (Reference HC102 .E53 2001)
Encyclopedia of American Industries: Service & Non-Manufacturing contains industry overviews for communications, broadcasting, computer equipment & software, and retail consumer electronics (Reference HC102 .E53 2001)
The Standard & Poors Industry Survey: Communications Equipment; Computers; Movies & Home Entertainment (for video and DVD statistics); Semiconductors; Telecommunications: Wireline or Wireless (Circulation Desk)
The Global Information Technology Report, 2004/05 contains consumer usage index for countries worldwide (T58.5 .G6 2005)
Entertainment, Media & Advertising Market Research Handbook (Reference GV174 .E58 2007)
ValueLine (Circulation Desk)
OECD Information Technology Outlook (Reference: HC79 .I55 O43 2000)
NATO Encyclopedia of Exhibition contains post-theatrical movie market statistics for videocassettes and DVDs globally (Reference PN1993.3 E525 2003/04)
Semiconductor Industry Association Annual Report & Directory (Business Reference HD9696 .S4 S42 1998)
Singapore and Malaysia Electronics Industries (Business Reference HD9696.A3 S53 1997)
For industry-wide averages and norms: Industry Norms & Key Business Ratios (Circulation Desk: HF5681.R25.I525); RMA Annual Statement Surveys (Circulation Desk: HF5681.B2.R6); Troy Almanac (Circulation Desk: HF5681.R25.T68)

Trade Organizations/Associations

Online Resources

Computers

Mobile Gaming

International Game Developers Association
Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (U.K.-based)
Entertainment Merchants Association
Entertainment Software Association
mGain: Mobile Entertainment Industry and Culture focuses on the European market
Mobile Entertainment Forum (a global trade association)

Semiconductors

Telephones/Telecom

Telecommunications Industry Association
CTIA: the Wireless Association: contains links to industry research and statistics
United States Telecom Association
National Cable and Telecommunications Association
International Telecommunication Union
Personal Broadband Industry Association

Video

Blu-Ray Disc Association
IDMA/International Digital Media Alliance (previously DVD Association)
Video Electronic Standards Association (VESA): a membership site
Entertainment Merchants Association

Companies

Online Resources

To find the financial filings of a public company, search the SEC's website.

USC Network Access
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Hoover's provides company profiles and financials for public and some private companies.
Business & Company Resource Center provides annual industry reports covering all segments of the electronics industry plus company information and profiles.
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage provides financial data and a corporate snapshot of public companies.
ValueLine provides financial data for public companies.
Mint Global
Gartner IntraWeb reports focus on trends and research in IT and key electronics industry segments globally and analyzes their impact on businesses (use your USC Unix password to access this ISD-provided database)
Mergent Online provides company profiles and financial data for domestic and international companies
Compact Disclosure/WorldScope provides financial data for domestic and international public companies (available in Crocker Library only).

Government Information

Online Resources

U.S. Census of Manufactures periodically issues industry reports:
Statistical Abstract of the United States: published annually by the Department of Census. Search the index for "consumer electronics", "electronic goods", "computer sales", "computer use", "compact disks: CD-ROM", "telephones", "telecommunications", "televisions", "VCRs", and "video games" to find the appropriate tables.
Federal Communications Commission
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Directories

Online Resources

The Thomas Register of Manufacturers: Companies that manufacture tangible products such as motion-picture cameras.

Crocker Business Library

Corporate Affiliations (Reference HG4057 .A219)
Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies (Reference HG4057 .A4433)
The Southern California Business Directory (Circulation Desk: HF5068.L6.L58)

Conferences/Expositions

Other Resources

Digital America, 2010: an excerpt from the annual report issued by the Consumer Electronics Association
Digital America, 2007: an annual report issued by the Consumer Electronics Association
Digital Economy Fact Book, 2008-09: published by the Progress & Freedom Foundation
Consumer Electronics Products & Services Usage Report: published by Accenture in 2010
Diverse and Exploding Digital Universe: a 2008 IDC white paper
Digital Outlook Report, 2009: published by RazorFish
Technology Trends: a June 2008 MorganStanley presentation
Digital Nation, 2010: an NTIA research preview
Digital Consumers: examining trends in digital media: a 2007 Oppenheimer report
A Nation Online: Entering the Broadband Age: a September 2004 report issued by the Economics and Statistics Administration of the U.S. Census Bureau
Pew Internet & American Life Project: sponsored by the Pew Foundation, issues a variety of reports on how electronics and the internet are a presence in Americans' lives including music and video downloading statistics and online connectivity
Digital Future Report: an annual report issued by USC Annenberg School Center for the Digital Future
Surveying the Digital Future: the fourth installment of the UCLA Internet Report published by the UCLA Center for Communication Policy
Media Predictions, 2010: published annually by Deloitte
The Age of Engagement: a presentation by Morgan Stanley's internet expert, Mary Meeker, presented at AdTech 2005 (PPT file). Contains data and graphs
International Communications Market, 2006: a report by OfCom (UK)
Internet and Multimedia: the On-Demand Media Consumer, 2005: a report by Arbitron and Edison Media Research
Video Games: serious business for America's economy: a 2006 Entertainment Software Association report
5 Technologies to Watch: an annual report issued by the Consumer Electronics Association