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PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
Semiconductors

PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages

Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th 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
AI PCs to make up 31% of global shipments by end of 2025
Small Language Models

AI PCs to make up 31% of global shipments by end of 2025

Gartner forecasts AI PCs will make up 31% of global shipments in 2025, rising to 55% and 143 million units by 2026 amid market uncertainties.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
S&P Global forecasts a 9% rise in IT spending for 2025
Semiconductors

S&P Global forecasts a 9% rise in IT spending for 2025

S&P Global Ratings predicts a 9% surge in global IT spending by 2025, driven by AI investments in data centres and traditional hardware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Gartner predicts AI-enabled PCs to reach 43% of market by 2025
Generative AI

Gartner predicts AI-enabled PCs to reach 43% of market by 2025

Gartner forecasts that AI-enabled PCs will soar, comprising 43% of total PC shipments by 2025, up from just 17% in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Modest recovery predicted for global PC market in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Modest recovery predicted for global PC market in 2024

CONTEXT forecasts a modest PC market recovery in 2024, driven by increased demand for replacement devices and technological enhancements amid stabilising economic conditions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
PC market continues on downward spiral as global volumes drop
Supply Chain

PC market continues on downward spiral as global volumes drop

While most of the top 5 vendors experienced double-digit declines during the quarter, Apple experienced an outsized decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Decline in Australia, NZ PC markets in second quarter of 2023
EduTech

Decline in Australia, NZ PC markets in second quarter of 2023

Australia and New Zealand's traditional PC market sees YoY decline in 2Q23, with Australia down 5.1% and New Zealand down 10.3%, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
PC market finally on road to recovery - IDC report
AMD

PC market finally on road to recovery - IDC report

The road to recovery for PCs has been challenging coming off explosive years in 2020 and 2021, but signs of growth are finally returning, IDC finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
Weak demand and changing IT budgets causes drop in PC shipments
Supply Chain

Weak demand and changing IT budgets causes drop in PC shipments

Global PC shipments continue to decline, falling 13.4% in 2Q23, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of contraction, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Decline in consumer demand sees Australia's PC market drop
Notebook

Decline in consumer demand sees Australia's PC market drop

The decline was due to the decline in consumer demand, growing inflation concerns, and excess inventory levels.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
Global PC shipments decline another 15% in 3Q22 – IDC
Lenovo

Global PC shipments decline another 15% in 3Q22 – IDC

Shipment volumes remain well above pre-pandemic levels when PC volumes were largely driven by commercial refreshes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
PC and tablet shipments set to decline in 2022 and 2023
PC Hardware

PC and tablet shipments set to decline in 2022 and 2023

Tumultuous times are ahead for the PC and tablet markets, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Worldwide shipments of PCs fall by more than 15% in Q2 2022
Network Infrastructure

Worldwide shipments of PCs fall by more than 15% in Q2 2022

The IDC says global shipments of traditional PCs dropped by 15.3% year over year, to only 71.3 million units in the second quarter of 2022.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022
PC shipments have slowed, but overall demand remains strong
Supply Chain

PC shipments have slowed, but overall demand remains strong

Shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, declined 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, but exceeded earlier forecasts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Supply chain issues and low demand for Chomebooks drives down PC shipments
Supply Chain

Supply chain issues and low demand for Chomebooks drives down PC shipments

Global PC shipments declined by 5% in Q4 2021, marking the first year-over-year decline in six quarters, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022

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China's computer market to recover 4% by 2024 says Canalys
EduTech

China's computer market to recover 4% by 2024 says Canalys

After an 18% decline in 2023, Canalys predicts Mainland China's PC market will recover with a 4% rise by 2024, backed by IT investments from corporates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
NZ's PC market narrows over high inflation concerns
Notebook

NZ's PC market narrows over high inflation concerns

As demand tapered, retailers continued to offer aggressive promotions to reduce the growing inventory. Vendors also incentivised channel to take on more stock.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023