Articles about PC market

US-provoked tariff war threatens PC market recovery

While PC shipments surged in Q1 as vendors accelerated deliveries to the US in anticipation of tariff increases, this recovery is likely fleeting.

Global PC market goes ‘from strength to strength’

The PC market gathered momentum in Q2 2024, with worldwide shipments of desktops and notebooks up 3.4% year-on-year, says Canalys.

ITWeb TV: Demand for AI-based PCs on the rise in SA

Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa, talks to ITWeb TV about the hype around AI-based PCs in the South African market.

Global PC shipments up 3.2% in Q1 2024

The growth highlights the ongoing recovery in PC demand across all segments, fuelled by the upcoming Windows 11 refresh, says Canalys.

Global PC sales rebound in Q4 2023

Desktop and notebook shipments in the last quarter of 2023 show a 3% year-on-year growth.

BEE firm Nkgwete challenges incumbents in SA’s PC market

Nkgwete IT Solutions, a 60% female-owned company, unveils a locally designed and globally sourced African laptop brand started by female techpreneur Siddika Osman.

Lenovo touts hybrid supply chain to beat chip woes

The Chinese PC maker circumvents the global chip shortage crisis, which has also been felt in South Africa.

Huawei shows resilience in SA smartphone market

The company maintains its number two position locally, sidestepping sanctions imposed on it by the US and its allies.

Lenovo prioritises strengthened channel, commercial business

New GM for Southern Africa operations Yugen Naidoo says the channel-first approach is key to moving Lenovo forward.

Edtech propels Southern Africa PC market to record high

Southern African learners turning to remote learning to keep up with the academic year prompted high demand for computing devices, says IDC.

Remote working helps Lenovo take 20% market share in SA

The consumer switch to remote working and e-learning enabled the multinational tech firm to exceed growth expectations, reaching 20% market share in SA.

Taiwan-based Asus eyes tender opportunities in SA

The Taiwanese PC maker says it’s witnessing plenty of sales opportunities coming up now as a result of more people working from home.