In a study which may interest those seeking IT vacancies, Juniper Research suggested that worldwide smartphone shipments will be worth $94 billion (£61.3 billion) by 2015.
The report predicted that this will be driven by the increased use of innovations such as the introduction of dual core processors to high-end models and improved 3D functionality.
In addition, the research claimed that by 2015 the majority of handsets shipped in markets such as the US, western Europe and the far east will have features found on smartphones.
Anthony Cox, senior analyst at Juniper Research, commented: 'Handsets with smartphone functionality will account for the lion's share of shipments in developed markets, while less developed economies will see a ready market for low-cost handsets.”
Last week, research from Barclays, the Open University and professional organisation ACCA found that 48 per cent of small firms now use smartphones for business tasks.
The report predicted that this will be driven by the increased use of innovations such as the introduction of dual core processors to high-end models and improved 3D functionality.
In addition, the research claimed that by 2015 the majority of handsets shipped in markets such as the US, western Europe and the far east will have features found on smartphones.
Anthony Cox, senior analyst at Juniper Research, commented: 'Handsets with smartphone functionality will account for the lion's share of shipments in developed markets, while less developed economies will see a ready market for low-cost handsets.”
Last week, research from Barclays, the Open University and professional organisation ACCA found that 48 per cent of small firms now use smartphones for business tasks.
