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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
Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter
Lenovo

Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter

Worldwide PC shipments grew by 1% in Q4 2021, reaching 92.7 million units, while total shipments in 2021 reached 348.8 million units - the highest since 2012.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
PC shipments decline 2% in Q3 — but numbers still ahead of pre-pandemic levels
Apple

PC shipments decline 2% in Q3 — but numbers still ahead of pre-pandemic levels

Global shipments of PCs, including tablets, fell by 2% to 122.1 million units, Canalys confirmed in new research.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
PC shipments grow despite supply chain woes - IDC
Gaming

PC shipments grow despite supply chain woes - IDC

Shipments reached 86.7 million units in the third quarter of this year, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Q2 2021 sees 13% growth in global PC shipments
Network Infrastructure

Q2 2021 sees 13% growth in global PC shipments

Notebook and mobile workstation shipments, in particular, had a good quarter, growing 15% year on year in Q2 2021 and reaching 66.7 million units.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021
Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments
Supply Chain

Weak 2020 buoys strong first quarter growth for PC shipments

Backlogs on orders from 2020, particularly for notebooks, were a key driver, though new demand is also a factor as smaller businesses begin their recoveries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Unified Communications

PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC

Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021
2021 will be a 'blockbuster' year for PC market
Semiconductors

2021 will be a 'blockbuster' year for PC market

The global PC market is expected to grow 8% in 2021, with total shipments reaching 496.8 million units, according to Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020
Mobility

Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020

Global PC market (including tablets) saw annual growth in Q4 2020, with shipments hitting 143.7 million units, up 35% YoY, says Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
Surge in PC demand expected to continue - IDC
Supply Chain

Surge in PC demand expected to continue - IDC

The ongoing surge in PC demand is expected to continue as work from home and remote education needs mix with the holiday spending season.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
PC market shipments grow 13% to break 10-year record
Supply Chain

PC market shipments grow 13% to break 10-year record

PC market shipments grew 13% in the third quarter of 2020, breaking a 10-year record, according to new figures released by Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Work from home demand sees Australian PC market flourish
eLearning

Work from home demand sees Australian PC market flourish

Australian PC market grows 35.2% in Q2 2020, driven by commercial and consumer segments, according to new IDC figures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline
Notebook

IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline

PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Worldwide tablet PC market surges by 26% in Q2 2020 - Canalys
Notebook

Worldwide tablet PC market surges by 26% in Q2 2020 - Canalys

Global shipments of tablets reached 37.5 million units in Q2 2020, a 26% year-on-year increase, according to new figures from Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
There's hope still for global PC market, Canalys finds
Supply Chain

There's hope still for global PC market, Canalys finds

PC market expected to improve in Q2-Q4 despite COVID-19 impact, with smaller YoY declines than Q1, says Canalys.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Supply Chain

IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020

PC and computing device shipments are set to drop 12.4% in 2020, says IDC, citing COVID-19's impact. Recovery is seen with a 1.3% CAGR over five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Network Infrastructure

IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

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Acer NZ reports decreased revenue but boosted profits for FY19
Acer

Acer NZ reports decreased revenue but boosted profits for FY19

The dip in yearly revenue was offset by an 89% increase in operating profit, increasing from $232,344 in FY18 to $440,741 the following year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020