As global cloud infrastructure spending soared to US$102.6 billion in Q3 — up 25 percent year-on-year — AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud solidified their leadership by snaring 66 percent of the market, according to […]
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Alibaba Cloud extends lead as China’s cloud market jumps 21%
China’s cloud infrastructure services market grew 21 percent year on year to US$12.4 billion in Q2, according to Omdia. Marking the first time more than 20 percent growth since early 2024, the increase was driven […]
HP retains lead in India’s PC market in Q3
HP held on to its pole position in India’s overall PC market with a 26.6 percent share in Q3, according to IDC. It secured top spot in both consumer and commercial segments despite a decline […]
Vivo tops India’s smartphone market in Q3
India’s smartphone market reached a five-year high in Q3 of 2025, with total shipments growing 4.3 percent year-over-year to 48 million units, according to IDC. The quarter was marked by robust performances from both Vivo […]
APAC drives global smartphone market recovery in Q3
The global smartphone market shipped 320.1 million units in Q3, a three percent year-on-year increase driven by strong growth in Asia-Pacific and emerging economies, according to Omdia. APAC grew five percent year-on-year, the highest quarterly […]
Vivo reclaims lead in China smartphone market
Vivo has reclaimed the pole position in the China smartphone market in Q3 with 11.8 million units shipped, capturing an 18 percent share, according to Omdia. Huawei ranked second with 10.5 million units and 16 […]
Global AI glasses shipments to top 10m in 2026
The global market for AI glasses is expected to more than double in 2025 to reach 5.1 million units, and surpass 10 million units in 2026, according to Omdia. The accelerated growth is driven by […]
Smart vacuum market up 20% in Q2
Smart vacuums are growing in demand with the global market surging by 20.5 percent year-over-year to reach 6.17 million units shipped in Q2, according to IDC. Driving the increase are innovative features such as AI, […]
AI PCs to make up 31% of global market in 2025
AI PCs are projected to account for 31 percent of total worldwide PC market by the end of 2025, representing an estimated 77.8 million units shipped globally, according to Gartner. The estimation is a slight […]
APAC mobile sector to hit US$1.4t in 2030
Asia Pacific’s mobile economy contributed US$950 billion to the region’s GDP in 2024, according to the newly released Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2025 report by GSMA. Unveiled at GSMA’s Digital Nation Summit in Singapore, the […]
Cloud platforms power US$12.9b games tech ecosystem
Cloud platforms have become the core of the US$12.9 billion ecosystem driving the modern games industry, according to Omdia. The thriving sector encompasses crucial technologies such as game servers, backend infrastructure, analytics and LiveOps which […]
AI shines as APAC IT and business services slip
The Asia-Pacific IT and business services sector slipped 0.3 percent year-on-year to US$4.7 billion in Q2, according to global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG). The 12 percent drop from Q1 […]
China’s cloud market surges to US$11.6b in Q1 on rising AI demand
Mainland China’s cloud infrastructure market experienced accelerated 16 percent growth with spending reaching US$11.6 billion in Q1, according to Canalys. A key driver was a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among Chinese enterprises. Alibaba […]
APAC AI venture funding hits US$15.4b
Artificial intelligence (AI) venture capital investment in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region surged to US$15.4 billion in 2024, according to IDC. The research firm’s study, Powering the AI Wave: Venture Capital Trends and Strategic Vendor […]
AWS dominates as global cloud market surges in Q1
The global cloud infrastructure market rose by 21 percent year-on-year to reach US$90.9 billion in Q1, according to Canalys. In Q1, enterprises focused on accelerating cloud migration and exploring the adoption of generative AI (GenAI), […]
GenAI spending to soar to US$644b in 2025
The global generative AI (GenAI) market is set explosive growth, with predicted spending of US$644 billion in 2025, marking a staggering 76.4 percent increase from the previous year, according to Gartner. Despite challenges such as […]
China and emerging markets fuel growth in smart personal audio devices
Global shipments of smart personal audio devices —including true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, wireless headphones, and earphones — reached 455 million units in 2024, up 11.2 percent from the previous year, according to Canalys. China […]
India’s wearable market dips 11.3% in 2024
India’s wearable device market experienced its first-ever year-over-year decline in 2024, according to IDC. The market, which had been a global leader in low-cost smartwatches, saw a significant 11.3 percent drop in shipments to 119.0 […]
Global IT spending to rise 10% in 2025
Worldwide IT spending is expected to rise 9.8 percent to US$5.61 trillion in 2025, according to Gartner. Generative AI (GenAI) wil be a key driver pushing growth in segments such as data centre systems, devices […]
AI infrastructure spending to cross US$100b mark by 2028
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure will surpass the US$100 billion mark by 2028, according to IDC. The predicted rapid growth is primarily fueled by the increasing adoption of AI technologies across various sectors. […]
Apple’s iPhone 16 drives global smartphone market growth in Q3
The launch of Apple’s iPhone 16 boosted the global smartphone market in Q3. According to IDC, Apple achieved a record-high shipment volume during that quarter, snaring 17.7 percent market share, just a hair’s breadth from […]
AI PCs set for exponential growth
All the AI craze is spurring the growth of AI PCs. According to Gartner, global shipments of AI PCs are expected to hit 114 million units in 2025. That’s an increase of 165.5 percent from […]
AI to create US$19.9t impact on global economy by 2030
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to have a massive impact on the global economy and job market by 2030, according to IDC. In its The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Economy and Jobs […]
APAC hardcopy peripherals market dip 15.2% in H1
With digitisation, enterprises and consumers are printing lesser and lesser. Invoices, documents and images are increasingly being shared digitally rather than in hard copies. It is unsurprising that printers and printing peripherals are not as […]
APAC sovereign cloud market to reach US$36.7b in 2027
The Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APeJ) sovereign cloud market is set to experience a compounded annual growth rate of 31.5 percent to reach US$36.7 billion by 2027, according to IDC. The sovereign cloud market is expected […]
APAC PC market down 2.2% in Q2
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) PC market dipped 2.2 percent year-over-year in Q2, according to Gartner. This lesser decline compared to the past few quarters could be attributed to the weak China market, which offset the growth […]
India IT and business services market up 6.1% in 2023
India’s domestic IT and business services market grew 6.1 percent to reach US$14.5 billion in 2023, according to IDC. This growth is slightly lower than the 7.4 percent in 2022 and is attributed to Indian […]
Apple leads smart personal audio market while Xiaomi sees highest growth
Apple continued to lead the global smart personal audio market despite a seven percent year on year shipment decline in Q1, snagging a 22 percent volume share, according to Canalys. Samsung came in second with […]
The making of Jensanity
By KL Lim Computex 2024 hosted 85,179 ICT buyers and professionals in Taipei last week. And one person stood out head and shoulder above everyone else — NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. He was like the […]
Cloud boom fuels innovations for Australians
Australian organisations are rapidly embracing public cloud services, with spending expected to soar to A$23.3 billion in 2024, up 19.7 percent from last year, according to Gartner. This cloud investment boom is fuelling innovation across […]
Global tablet shipments experience modest recovery in Q1
Worldwide tablet shipments saw a slight year-on-year growth of 0.5 percent to 30.8 million units, according to IDC. This positive turn comes on the back of more than two years of decline, with the last […]
Global PC market rises 3.2% in Q1
The worldwide PC market has kicked off 2024 on a positive note, with total shipments of desktops and notebooks witnessing a 3.2 percent year-on-year growth to reach 57.2 million units in Q1, according to Canalys. […]
Philippine PC market slides 24.2% in 2023
The Philippine PC market shipped 1.89 million units, dipping 24.2 percent year-on-year in 2023. The government sector experienced a sharp drop in purchases during the first half of 2023 due to procurement-related difficulties. As these […]
GenAI gains traction with 85% of Asia’s top retailers
Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are poised to shape the retail landscape in the Asia-Pacific region, according to an IDC report. Some 85 percent of Asia-based 2000 (A2000) retailers are expected to test […]
Apple nudges Samsung off top spot in global smartphone market
After 12 years at the top of the global smartphone market, Samsung was dethroned by Apple in 2023. The iPhone maker achieved a record market share and a first time at the top. This comes […]
Half of APAC enterprises to work with partners on GenAI by 2025
One in two enterprises in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) will partner cloud providers for generative AI (GenAI) platforms, developer tools and infrastructure by 2025, according to IDC. These enterprises are aware of the rise of […]
Half of consumers will limit social media interactions by 2025
Growing consumer concern regarding the declining quality of social media platforms is expected to lead to 50 percent abandonment or reduction in usage by 2025, according to a Gartner survey. The survey findings point to […]
NZ smartphone shipment drops 13.5% in Q3
New Zealand’s smartphone market dipped 13.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3, according IDC. Despite this decline, a surge of 10.9 percent compared to the previous quarter hints at a market poised for a potential rebound. […]
India PC market soars with 4.5m units in Q3
The India PC market hit 4,5 million units in Q3, an increase of 14 percent year-on-year, according to IDC. Leading the growth was the desktop segment with 19.3 percent increase while the notebook category was […]
APAC PC market sheds 13% in Q3
The Asia Pacific PC market dropped13 percent in year-over-year in Q3, according to Gartner. China fared worse with a steep 20 percent decline due to unemployment issues and spending cuts by the government. India’s Directorate […]
India wearable market up 53% in H1
India’s wearable marke is sizzling, rising 53.3 percent year on year (YoY) in the first half of 2023, according to IDC. Brands shipped 57.8 million units during this period. Spurring the growth was new launches […]
PC shipments dip for 6th consecutive quarter in Q2
Global PC shipments continued to shrink by 13.4 percent year on year, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of decline, according to IDC. The contraction is attributed to macroeconomic headwinds, weak demand from both the consumer […]
APAC IT spending to grow 4.4% in 2023
IT spending for Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to grow by 4.4 percent in 2023, up from 3.8 percent in 2022, according to IDC. Sparking this growth despite the global uncertainties are the reopening of China […]
Tablet shipment falls below pre-pandemic levels
Global tablet shipment fell 18 percent year on year in Q1 to below pre-pandemic level in Q1 of 2020, according to Canalys. While shipments are set to hover around pre-pandemic levels in the short term, […]
Global smartphone market dips 12% in Q1
The global smartphone market continud its downward trend for fifth consecutive quarter, dropping 12 percent year-on-year in Q1, according to Canalys. Samsung snagged the pole position with 22 percent market share, just one percent ahead […]
Edge server deployments to accelerate over next 5 years
Global edge server deployments are expected to accelerate significantly over the next five years, according to ABI Research. On-premises and carrier deployment will lead the 53.8 percent CAGR, creating an addressable market of US$18.99 billion […]
APAC security spending to rise 16.7% in 2023
Security continues to be a top priority for governments and organisations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. According to IDC, spending on security hardware, services and software in APAC is expected to increase by 16.7 percent […]
Gartner: Half of cybersecurity leaders will switch jobs by 2025
Cybersecurity is a top concern for organisations in the digital age. Any lapse or breach of the enterprise network may result in loss of business, on top of reputation and customer confidence. It is not […]
Wearable demand up 47% in India in 2022
India shipped 100 million wearable devices in 2022, an increase of 46.9 percent from the previous year, according to IDC. The second half of the year accounted for more than 60 percent of the total. […]
Vivo leads as China’s smartphone market slumps 13.2% in 2022
Strict COVID-19 restrictions and economic demand proved to be a double barrel of bad news for China’s smartphone market in 2022. The market took a hit of 13.2 percent in 2022, with both 2022 and […]
Big data and analytics software poised for strong growth
Big data and analytics (BDA) is helping enterprises in shaping their businesses and decision making. IDC expects the trend of companies relying on data manipulation to analyse, predict, and swiftly adapt to changing market conditions […]
Global semiconductor revenue inches up 1.1% in 2022
From shortage to sluggishness, the semiconductor market experienced a roller coaster ride in 2022. According to Gartner, global semiconductor revenue inched up 1.1 percent in 2022 to reach US$601.7 billion. The combined revenue of the […]
Global smart home device market to drop 2.6% in 2022
Worldwide shipment of smart home devices are expected to decrease by 2.6 percent in 2022 to 874 million units, according to IDC. Facing the brunt due to worsening worldwide macroeconomic situation are smart speakers and […]
Governments to spend 6.8% more on IT in 2023
Governments around the world are expected to increase IT spending to hit US$588.9 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 percent from 2022, according to Gartner. The increase is forecast to cover all segments except […]
Xiaomi slips but maintains lead in India smartphone market in Q3
In India’s dampened smartphone market, Xiaomi experienced 18 percent year-on-year declienge in Q3 but managed to hold on to pole position. According to IDC, more than 70 percent of Xiaomi’s shipments went to online channels, […]
Apple rises while China smartphone market dips 11% in Q3
China’s smartphone market shipped 70 million units in Q3, a dip of 11 percent compared to the corresponding period last year, according to Canalys. In a depressed market, Apple wtinessed remarkable growth of 36 percent […]
APAC (ex Japan) PC market dips 16.6% in Q3
The Asia Pacific PC market dropped by 16.6 percent in Q3, compared to the same period last year, according to Gartner. Leading the dip is China experiencing slow shipments due to lockdowns which disrupted business […]
Global AI spending to touch US$450b in 2022
Global artificial intelligence (AI) spending rose 20.7 percent year on year to reach US$383.3 billion in 2021, according to IDC. And that growth is expected to continue with projected revenue of US$450 billion this year. […]
Conversational AI will cut contact centre labour cost by US$80b in 2026
More companies turn to conversational AI for their customer support with spending expected by Gartner to hit about US$2 billion in 2022. The growth of the technology is predicted to reduce contact centre agent labor […]
APAC (ex Japan) 5G enterprise services market to grow to US$18b in 2026
5G adoption is gaining momentum in the consumer market as countries open up to a post-pandemic world. In the enterprise space, IDC is predicting strong growth from US$106 million in 2021 to US$8 billion in […]
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