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Driven by strong growth in the information processing and communications sectors, the global market for insulated wire and cable will exceed $126 billion by the end of 2010. As expected, the U.S., Canada, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, and Australasia will be the major consumers. But there will be a strong draw from China and South Africa, and emerging demands from India, Russia, and Brazil. Telecom service providers are expected to continue to fuel growth in the fiber optics sector. The report says that wireless won't entirely replace hardware based systems due to performance and security issues that continue to plague wireless technologies. Are strong cable sales a bellwether for industry in general?
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