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FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME e-commerce in China, Japan
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FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's e-commerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.
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Turbulent waters: The Red Sea Crisis and tech implications
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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supply chain systems
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The Red Sea crisis' enduring impact on global shipping extends beyond geopolitical tensions, spiralling into shipping delays and rerouting, spiking costs, and disrupting trade routes, with intrusive fallout on tech and worldwide supply chains.
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New Zealand PC market slumps by 10.7% in 2023, says IDC report
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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New Zealand's traditional PC market saw a steep 10.7% decline in 2023 with only 669,000 units shipped, says IDC report.
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Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.
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India's traditional PC market sees 14% YoY boost in 3Q23
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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India's traditional PC market witnessed a 14% YoY increase in 3Q23, with HP Inc. holding the largest market share.
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Linnworks appoints Georgia Leybourne as Chief Marketing Officer
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Linnworks, a leading provider of inventory and warehouse management solutions, has appointed Georgia Leybourne as its new CMO.
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Tablet shipments down 29.9% as demand continues to weaken
Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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Global tablet shipments decline by 29.9% in Q2 2023, with weak demand and low consumer confidence, according to IDC. Apple leads, Samsung ranks second.
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Worldwide smartphone shipments continue to decline
Mon, 31st Jul 2023
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Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 7.8% year over year to 265.3 million units in the second quarter of 2023.
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Smart home devices market hits a slump, APAC opportunities remain
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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Global shipments of smart home devices are expected to remain low until 2024, after experiencing a decline in Q1 2023, according to IDC.
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2022’s eSIM downloads up 135%: Trusted Connectivity Alliance
Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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smartphones
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Shipments reported by TCA members increased 13% year-on-year to reach 382 million units, with TCA estimating the total market in 2022 at 427 million units.
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Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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Real market recovery is not expected to occur until 2024, when IDC expects 5.9% year-over-year growth followed by low single-digit growth.
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400+ million used smartphones to be shipped worldwide in 2026
Tue, 10th Jan 2023
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According to IDC, trade-in programs continue to be the driving factor for the new and used smartphone market globally.
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Wearables growth to stall as macroeconomic pressures continue
Wed, 28th Dec 2022
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personal computing devices
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The downturn in 2022 was brought on by difficult year-over-year comparisons following the market's dramatic growth during the first two years of the pandemic.
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Smart home market struggling - IDC releases quarterly report
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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Worsening macroeconomic conditions have led to a reduction in the outlook for global smart home device shipments according to IDC.
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IDC finds 3.9% decline in worldwide tablet shipments
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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Tablet shipments decline 3.9% in Q1 2022, with growth softening as users continue to use existing devices, according to IDC data.
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Omdia lowers revenue forecast for server shipments amid supply chain struggles
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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ARM-based CPUs are experiencing a surge in demand from cloud service providers, according to Omdia's Data Center Server Tracker.
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Worldwide market for smart home devices holds steady amid disruption
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Smart home device market sees steady growth despite supply chain disruptions and economic challenges, according to IDC.
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PC shipments decline 2% in Q3 — but numbers still ahead of pre-pandemic levels
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Global shipments of PCs, including tablets, fell by 2% to 122.1 million units, Canalys confirmed in new research.
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Wearables shipments on the rise as consumers head back outdoors - IDC
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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wearables
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Wearables remain popular as consumers focus on exercise and health, with a 32.3% increase in shipments in Q2 2021, according to IDC.
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Canalys: Smartphone market remains 'resilient' despite supply chain shortages
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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smartphones
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Although shipments fell 7% in 2020 due to the pandemic, the market has bounced back with shipments expected to grow 12% in 2021.