Market data

VITA strives to bring a variety of market information to its members and the user community. Solid data is hard to come by in this industry, so we try to aggregate any data found in this section.

VITA has commissioned market research to gather information on data related to the most popular of VITA standards. We are planning quarterly updates on trends, contracts, and products. 

• VITA Market Developments in 2021, April 2021: This report reviews 2021 financial reports of major suppliers, recent contract and design wins announcements, recent product announcements, defense budgets and spending, and the trends driving technology development for VITA-standard boards and systems.
• VITA Market Developments in 2020, January 2021: This report reviews 2020 and the trends driving technology development for VITA-standard boards and systems.

2016 IHS Markit Embedded Computer Boards, Modules and Systems market survey: This is older research on the VITA technologies. We are hoping to refresh this data in mid-2021. The research is underway.

State of VITA Technology Industry Reports

VITA publishes ongoing updates on the industry, with exclusive viewpoints from Ray Alderman. Ray often has an interesting, and sometimes colorful, view of the factors that influence our industry. 

Business Strategies

Our industry presents its own challenges. Learn how the critical embedded industry operates. Written by Ray Alderman based on his extensive experience in this industry.
How This Bus and Board Industry Works: Part 1

For more insight into VITA Technology including VME, VPX, XMC, FMC, and more, be sure to also review the latest in published articles.

The information in this section is often from third parties and may not represent official VITA viewpoints. Third party sources are identified for reference. VITA assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.