Average HDD unit sales growths have been 14-15% annually over many years although this year and in 2008 and 2009 general financial issues for consumers, and in 2011 the impactof tablet computers on HDD sales have slowed unit growth to lower levels.
With the advent of electronic medical records, along with the established role ofcomputers and broadening impactof mobile based platforms in healthcare, having a staff that is technically proficient will likely ensure success in this new healthcare environment.