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Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
Semiconductors

Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

Higher component costs and shortages are set to curb demand, with regional PC shipments forecast to drop to 92.0 million units in 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
Partner Programmes

IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite

IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
Network Infrastructure

IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion

IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Semiconductors

IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
5G technologies set to propel IoT connections to 5.4 billion by 2030
Unified Communications

5G technologies set to propel IoT connections to 5.4 billion by 2030

Omdia's new research forecasts cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections hitting 5.4 billion by 2030, marking a pivotal growth for 5G technologies, particularly in China.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023
Apple

Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023

Indonesia's smartphone market sees growth after 8 quarters of decline, with high-priced smartphones leading the way, according to IDC data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Higher ASPs push data centre physical infrastructure market
Hyperscale

Higher ASPs push data centre physical infrastructure market

Vendors' decision making and market positioning over the past 18 months will materially impact their performance in 2023, with market share shifts likely.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
There's something sexy about SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

There's something sexy about SaaS

SaaS has revolutionised software delivery with subscription-based access and seamless updates, surpassing the limitations of the outdated ASP model.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Jul 2006

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India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises
eCommerce

India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises

India's smartphone market grew in value as premium handsets gained ground, with Apple posting record shipments and offline retail regaining momentum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Lenovo

Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate

Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024