IT Spending Set to Grow 9.8 Percent in 2026, Exceeding $6 Trillion
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $6.08 trillion in 2026, an increase of 9.8% from 2025, according to Gartner.
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PC Market Grew 7 Percent in 3Q25
The latest research from Omdia reveals that total shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations grew 6.8% to 72 million units in 3Q25.
Smartphone Shipments Up 4 Percent in 3Q25
Global smartphone shipments witnessed a 4% growth in 3Q25, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research.
PC Shipments Rise 8.1 Percent in 3Q25
Global PC shipments grew 8.1% in the third quarter of 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s preliminary data.
Purchasing Power of Europeans Rises to €20,291 in 2025
The average per capita purchasing power in Europe increased to €20,291 in 2025, according to NIQ.
Revolut’s UK Case Highlights Gap Between Innovation and Regulation
Revolut’s meteoric rise to over 65 million users across 38 markets underscores how digital-first banks are reshaping global finance, according to GlobalData.
North America's Mobile Economy to Double by 2030
The GSMA forecasts that mobile technologies and services will contribute $3.7 trillion to North America’s economy by 2030.
IDC: Smartphone Market Grew 2.6 Percent in 3Q25
According to preliminary data from IDC, global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% year-over-year to 322.7 million units in the third quarter of 2025.
PC Shipments Grew 8.2 Percent in 3Q25
Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 69 million units in the third quarter of 2025, an 8.2% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner.
Agentic AI Outpaces Growth Rates of Traditional GenAI
The enterprise agentic AI software market is set to surge from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $41.8 billion by 2030, according to Omdia.
AI Is the Top Cybersecurity Investment Priority for Companies
AI tops the agenda for cybersecurity and business leaders when it comes to cyber budget allocations, addressing cyber talent shortages, and bolstering cyber defense capabilities over the next 12 months, according to PwC.
Agentic AI Supply Exceeds Demand, Market Correction Looms
The current supply of agentic AI models, platforms, and products far exceeds demand, according to Gartner.
Preemptive Capabilities Are the Future of Cybersecurity
By 2030, preemptive cybersecurity solutions will account for 50% of IT security spending, up from less than 5% in 2024, according to Gartner.
AML Systems Market to Surpass $75 Billion by 2030
A new study by Juniper Research has revealed that total spending on third-party Anti-money Laundering (AML) systems will grow by 121% by 2030, up from $33.9 billion in 2025.
Semiconductor Revenue Growth Rate to Reach 17.6 Percent in 2025
Worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $800 billion in 2025, growing 17.6% year-over-year from $680 billion in 2024, according to IDC.
VR Shipments Fall in 1H25; AR Smart Glasses Poised for Growth
Global VR headset shipments fell 14% in the first half of 2025 amid continued weakness in consumer demand, according to Counterpoint Research.
Shipments of 80-inch and Larger TVs to Rise 44 Percent by 2029
Global annual TV shipments are projected to see minimal growth over the next five years, but the ultra-large segment (80 inches and above) is expected to increase by 44% from 2025 to 2029, representing a CAGR of 10%, according to Omdia.
Sports Fans Demand Always-on Engagement from their Favorite Teams
Research commissioned by Infobip reveals a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalized engagement with their favorite teams.
B2B Payments to Hit $224 Trillion by 2030
A new study by Juniper Research has found that B2B payments will exceed $224 trillion in transaction value globally in 2030, up from $186 trillion in 2025.
A2A Transaction Value to Reach $195 Trillion in 2030
A new study by Juniper Research has revealed that the transaction value for Account-to-Account (A2A) payments globally will grow 113% over the next five years, from $91.5 trillion.
