European Smartphone Market Grew 2 Percent in 1Q26
Omdia has revealed that the European smartphone market (excluding Russia) grew 2% to 33.0 million units in 1Q26.

Omdia has revealed that the European smartphone market (excluding Russia) grew 2% to 33.0 million units in 1Q26.
The debate about cybersecurity today is almost inseparable from the debate about artificial intelligence, but the focus on new tools must not obscure the fact that many attacks still happen because of basic weaknesses, says Joe Tidy, the BBC journalist specialising in cybercrime and ransomware attacks.
Layoff discussions among influencers signal a surging moment where workforce budgets are being diverted into massive digital infrastructure for staying ahead in the tech race, according to GlobalData.
European directives, local laws, and new compliance requirements have opened the door to more serious management of cybersecurity risks, but they have also brought uncertainty, superficial interpretations, and fragmented solutions to the Croatian market, says Antonija Vojnović, Head of the Governance, Risk and Compliance Department at Span.
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions will reach $5 trillion by 2035, from $13.4 billion in 2026.
Europe’s smartphone market took a downturn in 1Q26 as shipments declined 6% YoY, according to Counterpoint Research.
A new study by Juniper Research has found that the number of businesses deploying post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms will exceed 100 million by 2035 globally.
Worldwide spending on edge computing reached $265 billion in 2025, expected to nearly double by 2029, according to IDC.
A new study by Juniper Research forecasts that Rich Communication Services (RCS) for business traffic will exceed 200 billion messages globally by 2027.
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1,551 billion in 2025, expanding by 2.0% year-over-year, according to IDC.
Desktop monitor shipments reached 133.4 million units in 2025, growing 4.3% year-on-year, according to Omdia.
The discussion about digital sovereignty has entered a new phase. Geopolitical tensions, dependence on global technology platforms, and the rapid development of artificial intelligence have raised a fundamental question: how do companies actually manage their data, where is it processed, and who is accountable for it?
The global AI infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth, poised to reach $758 billion in spending by 2029, according to IDC.
Global smartphone revenues grew 8% YoY in 1Q26, reaching $117 billion, despite a decline in shipments, according to Counterpoint Research.
Infobip’s 2026 Customer Experience (CX) Maturity Report reveals a widening gap between communications infrastructure investment and CX performance.
Satellite direct to device (D2D) connectivity is moving from concept to early commercialization in Europe, according to Omdia.
At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, to enhance efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to Gartner.
Customer service and support leaders are facing increased executive expectations to invest in AI, according to Gartner.
A new study by Juniper Research has found that deployments of physical AI systems in manufacturing and logistics will reach 400,000 by 2030, an increase of 3,500% from 2026.
NielsenIQ’s new report examines how Eastern-led commerce innovation and Western retail media monetization are colliding to reshape global consumer commerce.