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Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms
IT Industry

Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms

Western Europe's PC market surged in October with double-digit revenue growth ahead of Windows 10's support deadline driving widespread device upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
European PC market surges as Windows 10 deadline boosts AI sales
Artificial Intelligence

European PC market surges as Windows 10 deadline boosts AI sales

Europe's PC market surged in Q3 2025 as Windows 10 support ends, driving strong sales of AI-capable notebooks and desktops across businesses and consumers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
European IT distributors see resilience as software & AI grow
Endpoint Protection

European IT distributors see resilience as software & AI grow

European IT distribution showed resilience in Q2 2025 with software and AI-driven hardware boosting growth despite tariff and networking challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Global Stories

PC Market stories

AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
Semiconductors

AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs

AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs
Unified Communications

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Gaming

HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return

Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Lenovo posts record Q1 results with APAC revenue at USD $3.7b
Partner Programmes

Lenovo posts record Q1 results with APAC revenue at USD $3.7b

Lenovo posted record Q1 results with USD $18.8 billion revenue, driven by 39% APAC growth at USD $3.7 billion, excluding China, and doubled net income.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Desktop PC sales surge in Europe, AI-ready notebooks gain ground
Artificial Intelligence

Desktop PC sales surge in Europe, AI-ready notebooks gain ground

Desktop PC sales in Europe rose 22% in early Q2 2025, outpacing notebooks, as AI-ready notebooks gain momentum amid commercial refresh cycles.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
PC Market

PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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
Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023
PC Hardware

Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023

PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market
Microsoft

AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market

However, the impending end of support for Microsoft's Windows 10, in October 2025, could thwart second-life opportunities for numerous devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
Intel launches AI Everywhere with advances in AI technology
Network Infrastructure

Intel launches AI Everywhere with advances in AI technology

Intel introduces a new range of AI products, marking a revolutionary shift in their architecture, to accelerate AI implementation worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
PC and tablet markets on the decline, millions of units down - IDC
PC Market

PC and tablet markets on the decline, millions of units down - IDC

Declining demand and challenging macro-economic conditions have caused IDC to further lower its forecast for the worldwide PC and tablet markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

PC Market stories

New Zealand PC market slumps by 10.7% in 2023, says IDC report
PC Hardware

New Zealand PC market slumps by 10.7% in 2023, says IDC report

New Zealand's traditional PC market saw a steep 10.7% decline in 2023 with only 669,000 units shipped, says IDC report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
PC Hardware

Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023

A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.

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