According to a recent report by Futuresource Consulting 'The Tablet Technology and Markets', the global tablet market is expected to sell 234 million units in 2016, up from 64 million units in 2011, and is estimated to witness a 200% increase for consumer use across the United States and Western Europe during the next two years. Mobile application downloads have also risen in 2011, with tablets accounting for 10% of total downloads. 

According to the latest tablet tracking report from Futuresource Consulting, 15.5 million tablets were shipped in the third quarter of 2011. This marks an 11 million unit year-over-year increase. The report shows that the US leads the way in tablet adoption, accounting for 46% of global ownership. Europe is experiencing slower sales, recording 4.2 million shipments in the third quarter, compared to 7.1 million in the US. However, the market still experienced a 300% year-over-year growth.

Business 24|7 reports that industry professionals have been witnessing a boost in media production houses as well as technology and equipment suppliers in the region. Power of Images 2009, which took place in the UAE, covered end-to-end solutions such as HD studios and Outside Broadcast (OB) vehicle HD systems.