CONTEXT stories
Desktop PC sales surge in Europe, AI-ready notebooks gain ground
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ai
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pc market
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analyst report
Desktop PC sales in Europe rose 22% in early Q2 2025, outpacing notebooks, as AI-ready notebooks gain momentum amid commercial refresh cycles.
European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data analytics
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bi
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market competition
Europe's imaging market sees falling prices and weaker demand in Q2 2025, with unit sales and revenues declining after a strong start to the year.
SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
Tue, 20th May 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.
Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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analyst report
Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.
Challenges & growth trends in the 3D printer market
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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3d printing
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m&a
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stratasys
The 3D printer market faces a slowdown in Q4 2024, with major declines across segments, though entry-level systems show remarkable resilience amid economic challenges.
European cybersecurity market sees 18% growth in sales
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
The European cybersecurity market grew 18% in Q1 2025, driven by Germany's 23% and Italy's remarkable 37% sales increases, suggests CONTEXT.
European Imaging market sees resurgence in sales & revenue
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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analyst report
The European Imaging market is showing signs of recovery, with a notable rise in unit shipments and revenue, particularly in Inkjet and Laser MFPs.
AI notebooks hit milestone in European sales with 50% share
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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personal computing devices
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intel
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tablets & laptops
AI-powered notebooks have surged to dominate the European market, now claiming a significant 50% share of sales, driven by improved availability and discounts.
European display market faces falling prices in 2025
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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market
The European Large Format Display market is struggling as unit sales and prices dip, despite higher shipments; education sector saturation is a key factor.
European IT distribution market to grow by 3.6% in 2025
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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distributors
CONTEXT has forecast a 3.6% growth in the European IT distribution market for 2025, driven by AI investments and a new PC refresh cycle amid economic recovery.
European PC market rebounds with strong revenue growth
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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windows 10
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analyst report
The European PC market shows a strong start to 2025, with revenues rising 7% for notebooks, 11% for desktops, and 11% for tablets.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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pc market
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public sector
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engineering
According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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physical security
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ai
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collaboration
Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.
European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
The European cybersecurity distribution market grew by 2% in 2024, with France leading at 12%, while Italy faced an 8% decline amid corruption issues.
3D printing market struggles amidst economic challenges
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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it in manufacturing
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3d printing
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b2b
The global 3D printing market struggled in Q3 2024, as industrial shipments fell by over 24% amid economic uncertainty, yet entry-level sales surged by 28%.
European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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holiday season
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analyst report
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copilot+ pcs
The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.
European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
The European print market is showing signs of recovery, driven by demand for high-end multifunction printers and the rise of AI and cloud solutions.
AI boosts server revenue growth despite market challenges
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Server revenue surged by 22.9% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by booming AI platform demands, according to CONTEXT's latest market forecast.
Industrial 3D printer shipments set for 2025 rebound
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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3d printing
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analyst report
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aerospace
Shipments of industrial 3D printers are set to recover by late 2025, with a predicted 15% increase driven by demand for metal-based systems.
Surge in entry-level 3D printers as industrial stagnates
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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printing
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3d printing
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analyst report
Global shipments of entry-level 3D printers soared by 65% in Q2 2024, contrasting with a 25% decline in industrial printer shipments, highlighting market disparities.