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Business demand not enough to prevent further PC market declines
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Business demand not enough to prevent further PC market declines

Steady business demand isn't enough to starve off a declining PC market according to the latest figures from Gartner.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
HP winner in better than expected Q3 PC market
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HP winner in better than expected Q3 PC market

The traditional PC market has clocked a better than expected result Q3, with HP logging a 'notable' growth thanks to big wins in Asia Pacific.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Indian PC market hits all-time low on back of GST implementation
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Indian PC market hits all-time low on back of GST implementation

Traditional PC shipments in India have slumped nearly 19% quarter on quarter to an all-time low on the back of the recent GST implementation, IDC says.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
HP ousts Lenovo to reclaim top spot as PC market continues to decline
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HP ousts Lenovo to reclaim top spot as PC market continues to decline

HP has reclaimed top spot in the worldwide PC market from Lenovo, which has suffered its biggest year on year shipment declines according to Gartner.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Traditional PC market declines but fares better than expected
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Traditional PC market declines but fares better than expected

​Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs declined in the first quarter of 2017, but surprisingly the figures are more positive than expected.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Is the end near for some PC vendors as shipments drop to 2007 lows?
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Is the end near for some PC vendors as shipments drop to 2007 lows?

Gartner says PC vendors without a strong business play will soon be forced out of the market as shipments drop below 2007 levels. So who will remain?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
HP wrestles top spot away from Lenovo as PC shipments grow - yes, grow
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HP wrestles top spot away from Lenovo as PC shipments grow - yes, grow

HP has ousted Lenovo to take top spot in the PC shipment market, as global PC shipments see their first growth in five years.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
PC market not dead yet: Decline slows as new designs boost demand
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PC market not dead yet: Decline slows as new designs boost demand

All hope is not dead for the PC market as the decline has slowed down, according to the latest statistics from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
PC market not looking great, experts warn
Notebook

PC market not looking great, experts warn

Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
IDC: Global PC shipments drop 4.5%, but not as much as predicted
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IDC: Global PC shipments drop 4.5%, but not as much as predicted

IDC reports worldwide PC shipments are dropping, but not as fast as predicted. 62.4 million units were shipped in 2Q16, a decline of only 4.5%.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Stability remains elusive as PC market continues to struggle
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Stability remains elusive as PC market continues to struggle

Stability remains elusive in the PC market, with forecasts predicting further struggle for the sector as numerous factors continue to cause strain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
Global PC market not looking great, APAC remains weak
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Global PC market not looking great, APAC remains weak

Apple leads a struggling global PC market with a 17% shipment drop, as APAC regions falter due to smartphone-driven decline in demand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
Intel slashes 12,000 jobs, focuses business on data center and IoT
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Intel slashes 12,000 jobs, focuses business on data center and IoT

Intel is slashing 12,000 positions globally as it refocuses its business around data center and internet of things and away from PCs.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Apple, Asus buck downward PC sales, while Lenovo, HP slump
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Apple, Asus buck downward PC sales, while Lenovo, HP slump

Asus and Apple are the only vendors to record increased PC shipments for the first quarter of 2016 as the PC market continues to decline.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
Lenovo leads dismal PC shipments market
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Lenovo leads dismal PC shipments market

PC shipments continue to decline, with the only hopes for improvement dependent on commercial replacements and economic stability, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016
Changing consumer habits damaging PC sales
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Changing consumer habits damaging PC sales

The PC market is still in the middle of structural change, which will reduce the PC installed base in the next few years.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016
2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge
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2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge

The PC market continued its downward trajectory in 2015, with mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 contributing to the decline.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

EXCLUSIVE: IDC NZ outlines the year ahead for PC market
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EXCLUSIVE: IDC NZ outlines the year ahead for PC market

The New Zealand PC market is expected to see a further decline this year, but that's not not necessarily all bad for the channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016