Analysis

Tablet Shipments Show Signs of Recovery in 1Q24

Tablet Shipments Show Signs of Recovery in 1Q24

After more than two years of decline, worldwide tablet shipments posted modest year-over-year growth of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2024, totaling 30.8 million units, according to preliminary data from IDC.

Smartphone Market Grew 6 Percent in 1Q24

Smartphone Market Grew 6 Percent in 1Q24

Global smartphone shipments increased 6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest research from Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor service.

Connected Car Sales to Exceed 500 Million by 2030

Connected Car Sales to Exceed 500 Million by 2030

The automotive industry is ripe for disruption with the marriage of various advanced capabilities from electric drive trains and AI-driven autonomous driving to advanced HMI, real-time HD maps, and infotainment systems, according to Counterpoint Research.

Spending on Shared Cloud Leads Infrastructure Investments

Spending on Shared Cloud Leads Infrastructure Investments

According to an IDC study, spending on computing and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 18.5% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2023 to $31.8 billion.

PC Market Returns to Growth in 1Q24

PC Market Returns to Growth in 1Q24

Global PC shipments grew around 3% YoY in 1Q24 after eight consecutive quarters of declines due to demand slowdown and inventory correction, according to Counterpoint Research.