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CONTEXT stories
UK leads surge in refurbished PC sales across Europe
Last month
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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trends & predictions
UK refurbished PC sales nearly double as price-conscious buyers spur fastest growth in Europe and push second-life tech into the mainstream.
Italy & Poland power Europe's shifting cyber market
Last month
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Europe's cyber market grew 5.2% in 2025 as Italy and Poland surged, offsetting late-year declines in the UK and Germany.
Shoppers return to stores for complex tech across Europe
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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ai
Shoppers are heading back to tech stores across Europe as complex, big-ticket gadgets push buyers towards in-person advice and demos.
China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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drones
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supply chain
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hp
Industrial 3D printer shipments return to growth as aerospace demand and a strong China rebound lift high-end metal systems in 2025.
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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it industry
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notebook
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black friday
UK tech retail sales rose 5.4% in Q3 2025, outpacing national retail growth but lagging behind Europe's 21% surge in the sector.
European IT distributors see resilience as software & AI grow
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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endpoint protection
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edr
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notebook
European IT distribution showed resilience in Q2 2025 with software and AI-driven hardware boosting growth despite tariff and networking challenges.
Desktop PC sales surge in Europe, AI-ready notebooks gain ground
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ai
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notebook
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pc market
Desktop PC sales in Europe rose 22% in early Q2 2025, outpacing notebooks, as AI-ready notebooks gain momentum amid commercial refresh cycles.
European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data analytics
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bi
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market competition
Europe's imaging market sees falling prices and weaker demand in Q2 2025, with unit sales and revenues declining after a strong start to the year.
SaaS growth offsets IaaS slump in Western European cloud market
Tue, 20th May 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
IaaS/PaaS revenue in Western Europe's top five markets fell 1% year-on-year, while SaaS revenue grew 5%, signalling stable overall cloud services demand through IT channels.
Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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interactive
Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.
Challenges & growth trends in the 3D printer market
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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3d printing
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m&a
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stratasys
The 3D printer market faces a slowdown in Q4 2024, with major declines across segments, though entry-level systems show remarkable resilience amid economic challenges.
European cybersecurity market sees 18% growth in sales
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
The European cybersecurity market grew 18% in Q1 2025, driven by Germany's 23% and Italy's remarkable 37% sales increases, suggests CONTEXT.
European Imaging market sees resurgence in sales & revenue
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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analyst report
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imaging
The European Imaging market is showing signs of recovery, with a notable rise in unit shipments and revenue, particularly in Inkjet and Laser MFPs.
AI notebooks hit milestone in European sales with 50% share
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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notebook
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intel
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tablets
AI-powered notebooks have surged to dominate the European market, now claiming a significant 50% share of sales, driven by improved availability and discounts.
European display market faces falling prices in 2025
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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digital signage
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displays
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market
The European Large Format Display market is struggling as unit sales and prices dip, despite higher shipments; education sector saturation is a key factor.
European IT distribution market to grow by 3.6% in 2025
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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distributors
CONTEXT has forecast a 3.6% growth in the European IT distribution market for 2025, driven by AI investments and a new PC refresh cycle amid economic recovery.
European PC market rebounds with strong revenue growth
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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notebook
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windows 10
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analyst report
The European PC market shows a strong start to 2025, with revenues rising 7% for notebooks, 11% for desktops, and 11% for tablets.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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pc market
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public sector
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engineering
According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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uc
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physical security
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ai
Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.