Desktop PCs

The Desktop PC still constitutes the main relationship between user and computer technology, and there are still plenty of developments in this market. This section will cover the sales figures and performance of the major desktop PC vendors as well as charting the technological developments taking the PC into the all-in-one and touchscreen-based future.

News 03 Mar 2023
Dell Q4 numbers add to picture of PC woe

Vendor joins Lenovo and HP in describing a tough end to last year, as commercial and consumer demand for hardware dropped Continue Reading
News 23 Feb 2023
Context adds to expectations of a PC recovery later this year

Analyst house Context adds its weight to the view of a pick-up in the hardware market towards the end of this year Continue Reading

News 20 Feb 2023

Lenovo boss talks of a PC rebound in second half

Talking around the firm’s third-quarter numbers was an opportunity to provide an update on the prospects of the vendor’s core product area Continue Reading
News 11 Jan 2023

PC market struggles in 2022 but future positivity remains

Canalys has shared its analysis of the fourth quarter and the full year, with it clear that although times are challenging now, there are reasons why that should change Continue Reading
E-Zine 09 Jan 2023

MicroScope: Channel themes for 2023

In this month’s ezine, we provide a guide to the main areas of focus for the channel in the year ahead, with security, sustainability and hybrid working already standing out as major themes. We also look at what makes a good partner incentive programme. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 15 Dec 2022

IGEL deepens relationship with HP

Thin client specialist promised channel its alliance strategy would add more options and its latest move underlines that ambition Continue Reading
01 Dec 2022

Prices are rising and maybe that’s not so bad

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News 18 Nov 2022

Distribution finishing out the year with growth

Forecasts from Context show the channel ending 2022 with growth, but there are warnings of a bumpier ride in the year ahead Continue Reading
News 17 Nov 2022

IGEL pulls plug on thin client hardware

Firm will focus on software going forward as it reveals it will no longer sell hardware from the end of the first quarter of 2023 Continue Reading
Feature 07 Nov 2022

Prices are rising and maybe that’s not so bad

Life is getting more expensive and many will look to cut costs and reduce prices where possible – but in the channel it might be OK to do the reverse Continue Reading
News 19 Oct 2022

Refurbished has to be part of the sustainability approach

Industry challenged at Canalys Channel Forum to do more to allow channel to sell second-hand products Continue Reading
Opinion 17 Oct 2022

Providing the right tech to your employees matters more than ever

Providing staff with the right technology is vital, says Tim Bodill, chief sales officer at Jigsaw24 Continue Reading
Feature 11 Oct 2022

May the fourth be with you as you enter the final quarter with cautious optimism

The last three months of the year represent the busiest time for the channel as targets are aimed for and the year goes down as a success or failure Continue Reading
News 23 Sep 2022

It was 40 years ago today

Happy Birthday MicroScope! As the publication turns 40, we look back on where it began and what was making the headlines back in 1982 Continue Reading
News 22 Sep 2022

Stone Group snapped up by Converge Technology Solutions

Deal worth not far off £40m will give Canadian cloud and IT solutions player a greater foothold in the UK Continue Reading
News 21 Sep 2022

Jigsaw24 launches Apple support service

Jigsaw24 looks to help Windows specialists cover all the bases with a service that will ensure they match levels of support across a wider range of devices Continue Reading
News 22 Aug 2022

Inflation fears hit Western European PC market

Second-quarter analysis from Canalys shows inflation and supply chain issues took a toll in shipments Continue Reading
News 12 Jul 2022

Supply issues hit global PC sales

Second quarter blighted by more production issues in China, which hit shipment levels Continue Reading
News 06 Jun 2022

Mobile computing prospects looking solid

Research from Context and Canalys should provide some cheer for those in the channel that handle mobile computing hardware Continue Reading
News 06 May 2022

Restore and Vyta acquiring more ITAD expertise

Recycling market received a double dose of consolidation over the past few days as firms look to bolster their market positions Continue Reading
Opinion 26 Apr 2022

Flex and Peak supporting circular economy drive

With recycling a key part of getting to net zero, we take a closer look at the actions of a couple of players in the market Continue Reading
Opinion 26 Apr 2022

How can technology drive environmental sustainability for the channel?

To mark Earth Day, David Nelson, sales director trade-in services – EMEA, Tech Data, shares his thoughts on how the channel can make a difference Continue Reading
News 11 Apr 2022

Canalys: Short-term challenges mount for the PC market

Despite revenue improvements in the first quarter, there are a number of reasons why the hardware world is getting ready to navigate potentially choppy waters Continue Reading
News 25 Feb 2022

Channel helping Dell to navigate supply constraints

Vendor Dell talks about how its partners have helped it to deal with the ongoing shortages that have been a feature of the entire industry over the past year Continue Reading
News 02 Feb 2022

Channel needs to get sustainability message to protect bottom line

Research from DataSolutions and Hoxton Macs underlines the risk of losing contracts and denying customers savings for those that fail to get to grips with sustainability Continue Reading
News 14 Jan 2022

Supply issues affect Currys over peak period

Getting hold of products and dealing with changing customer preferences have not been confined to the enterprise market, with retailer Currys suffering from supply shortages Continue Reading
News 12 Jan 2022

PC market ends 2021 with a strong finish

For the second year running, those selling PC hardware are celebrating another period of double-digit growth Continue Reading
Opinion 10 Jan 2022

Want to be green? Maybe look at production cycles

This is the age of sustainability and environmental responsibility – but being green might be harder than some vendors think Continue Reading
News 15 Dec 2021

Dell CTO’s predictions focus on edge, mobility, data and security

There will be plenty going on in 2022 as debates on some of the big topics evolve to meet changing trends Continue Reading
News 03 Dec 2021

Context and Canalys chart ongoing PC momentum

Analyst houses have been keeping an eye on the demand for desktops and notebooks across Western Europe as customers continue to buy hardware Continue Reading
News 24 Nov 2021

Dell channel drives vendor’s PC sales growth

Partners get a nod in comments made by senior executives on analyst calls after the firm shared its third-quarter results Continue Reading
News 19 Oct 2021

Pandemic has underlined importance of peripherals

The experience of Tech Data in the education market over the past 20 months has shown the value of getting the right tools into the hands of users Continue Reading
News 13 Oct 2021

ETB Technologies looks to Europe for further growth

Refurbished IT specialist marks two decades in business with a turnover update and an insight into its business strategy Continue Reading
Opinion 12 Oct 2021

Why some businesses are struggling to get to grips with working from home

We look at the reasons why some businesses have struggled to maintain productivity levels, staff engagement or creativity in remote working setups Continue Reading
News 12 Oct 2021

PC market grows but shortages remain a hinderance

Canalys analysis of third-quarter performance in the global PC market shows the dial kept moving, but things could have been better Continue Reading
News 06 Oct 2021

Canalys Channel Forum: Hardware leaders share shortages frustration

Given the impact that component shortages have had across the industry, the topic was bound to be a subject covered by some of the hardware giants Continue Reading
News 06 Oct 2021

Channel will have to wait for impact of Windows 11 launch

Views coming out of Canalys Channel Forum indicate that maybe 2022 is going to be a year when the OS makes a real impact Continue Reading
News 28 Sep 2021

Shortages cause the channel to ask questions

Component issues have been a feature of the market all year, but as the fourth quarter looms, the channel is being encouraged to get a strategy around products Continue Reading
News 22 Sep 2021

After a stellar period, PC monitor sales reaching inflexion point

IDC has warned the industry to expect sales to start to dip from the end of this year as pandemic-fuelled buying patterns change Continue Reading
News 20 Sep 2021

Dell channel chief reflects on her first year

Rola Dagher has been in the hot seat since September 2020, leading Dell’s channel through a pandemic at a time when digital transformation continues to push changes at a customer level Continue Reading
News 24 Aug 2021

Canalys: PC market keeps growing through Q2

Analyst firm charts ongoing strength in the hardware market as many of the pandemic market conditions remain in place Continue Reading
News 10 Aug 2021

Restore adds more recycling muscle with PRM Green buy

Restore makes its fourth acquisition in 12 months as it continues to expand its recycling and data disposal reach Continue Reading
News 09 Aug 2021

ITAD demand rising as offices reopen

As staff head back to work, questions about disposing of old equipment and erasing data are also increasing Continue Reading
News 14 Jul 2021

Microsoft hands partners cloud PC option

Vendor reacts to emergence of hybrid working with a hosted desktop option that partners and ISVs can get behind and involved with Continue Reading
News 13 Jul 2021

Commercial market continues to drive PC growth

Market analysis from Canalys and IDC shows business customers are continuing to spend, with desktops enjoying a decent quarter Continue Reading
News 07 Jul 2021

Dell UK boss positive that momentum will remain in market

Vendor shares insights into how the market is faring and what the prospects are after more Covid restrictions are lifted Continue Reading
News 05 Jul 2021

Acquisitions fuel strong first half at Restore

Recycling and data management player’s trading statement indicates it has enjoyed 2021 so far Continue Reading
News 23 Jun 2021

Stone Group gets refurbisher status from Microsoft

Channel player will be able to add Windows 10 onto refurbished hardware and help others in the market handle their licences Continue Reading
News 18 Jun 2021

Lenovo ramps up DaaS through the channel

Vendor has completed pilot of programme and is getting more partners involved with its desktop-as-a-service offering Continue Reading
News 17 Jun 2021

Time to face up to rising demand for power

Research from Schneider Electric has indicated that the demand generated by IT for power will increase significantly and actions to counter carbon dioxide rises need to be considered Continue Reading
03 Jun 2021

It’s time for the channel to stand up and be counted on sustainability

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News 01 Jun 2021

Transparency and flexibility best ways to approach PC supply woes

Canalys has revealed that vendors that were open with partners about supply constraints and had options for resellers have fared well in Q1 Continue Reading
News 28 May 2021

Component shortage warnings take gloss off Dell Q1 numbers

Dell delivers strong revenue growth in its first quarter, but indicates that second quarter might be hit by the ongoing industry-wide component shortages Continue Reading
News 20 May 2021

Fujitsu putting €3m into its channel programme

Vendor will use funds to support enhancements and increase rewards for partners that line up behind its strategic areas of focus Continue Reading
News 12 May 2021

HP Wolf Security arms partners with increased PC and printer protection

Vendor rolls out platform approach to equip partners with tools to help protect customers as they try to fend off a rising volume of attacks Continue Reading
E-Zine 07 May 2021

MicroScope: Exploring digital metamorphosis

Digital transformation is the buzz phrase, but is it more a question of evolution? In this issue, experts weigh in on digitisation and its effect on the world of work. Also read about local broadband providers aiming to improve internet connection and productivity, and find out how to tackle sales in a post-pandemic landscape Continue Reading
News 04 May 2021

Context: Distribution set for solid second quarter

Analysis of the market across Europe indicates that, if conditions are right, it could be a strong year-on-year performance in revenue growth Continue Reading
News 20 Apr 2021

Lenovo and Nutanix roll out as-a-service hosted desktop offering

Lenovo and Nutanix’s own research indicates that customers are increasingly looking for more flexibility in workplace tools Continue Reading
News 12 Apr 2021

PC market enjoys best Q1 for almost 20 years

Market analysis from Canalys and IDC reveals that the start of the year has been solid for those in the channel selling PC hardware Continue Reading
Opinion 12 Apr 2021

It’s time for the channel to stand up and be counted on sustainability

With e-waste volumes growing, Tim Westbrook, director at Stone Group, argues that now is the time for the channel to show how it can help to tackle the sustainability problem Continue Reading
News 09 Mar 2021

Restore bolsters Apple business with Bookyard buy

Recycling specialist Restore continues with its strategy of acquiring more market coverage with its second deal this year Continue Reading
News 12 Jan 2021

PC market enjoying a revival

Shipments tracked by Canalys in 2020 were the highest for a decade as users embraced notebooks and mobile workstations Continue Reading
Feature 21 Dec 2020

2020: A year of accelerated change in the channel

A look back over some of the main themes of a year that will be long remembered thanks to the pandemic Continue Reading
News 16 Dec 2020

Canalys recognises vendor leadership through pandemic

Analyst firm’s latest Channel Leadership Matrix picks up on those vendors that have given partners excellent support Continue Reading
Podcast 01 Dec 2020

The channel in the pandemic, datacentres for investors – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Simon Quicke joins Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna to discuss how the IT channel has fared in the pandemic, how datacentres have evolved as investment assets, STEM education for children, and data strategy at Guide Dogs Continue Reading
News 25 Nov 2020

Big tech trends benefitting Dell

Dell shares its third-quarter numbers and talks up future prospects with mega trends touching most of its portfolio Continue Reading
E-Zine 06 Nov 2020

MicroScope: Simplify the path to partner programmes

In this issue, discover how to navigate the complexity of channel partner programmes to best foster relationships, how business intelligence software is helping companies look beyond Covid-19, and why leaders are looking forward to 2021 Continue Reading
News 04 Nov 2020

Lenovo benefiting from strong PC market

This has been a promising year for vendors selling hardware, and Lenovo’s latest quarterly results bear that out Continue Reading
News 22 Oct 2020

Third quarter was a stonker for laptops

Evidence of a resurgence in the hardware market continues with the latest quarterly analysis from Context Continue Reading
News 07 Oct 2020

Lenovo: PCs are far from dead

The shift to home working during the coronavirus has breathed fresh life into the PC market Continue Reading
News 18 Sep 2020

As-a-service offers take centre stage at HP Reinvent

HP shares details of more services that partners can take out to those working at home during the pandemic Continue Reading
News 28 Aug 2020

Dell: Working will never quite be the same

Vendor Dell adds its voice to the growing number that expect changing working patterns to remain in place after the coronavirus pandemic is over Continue Reading
News 18 Aug 2020

Dell welcomes former staffer Dagher as global channel chief

After a three-year spell running Cisco Canada, Rola Dagher returns to step into the shoes vacated by Joyce Mullen Continue Reading
News 10 Jul 2020

Channel sees supply issues ease in PC market

The second quarter proved to be a good time for those selling PCs, particularly those handling laptops Continue Reading
News 03 Jul 2020

HP sets sights on ambitious sustainability goals

HP plans to increase use of recycled materials in printers and PCs over the next five years Continue Reading
E-Zine 03 Jul 2020

MicroScope: MSPs lend a helping hand

In this issue, read about how the Covid-19 pandemic has allowed for managed services players to show their worth, and discover how the use of collaborative tools has made businesses consider how to make conference calls more engaging Continue Reading
News 15 Jun 2020

Agilitas extends reach into security market

Firm signs up as a Fortinet partner as it looks to make more of an impact in the cyber security space Continue Reading
News 11 Jun 2020

Context charting a rising channel optimism

Analyst house Context has been following the impact of the coronavirus through the course of the pandemic and has found that the sentiment across the European channel has improving since late May Continue Reading
News 29 May 2020

Dell benefits from ‘flight to quality’

Vendor shares Q1 numbers and shows it has navigated through supply chain problems better than some of its competitors Continue Reading
News 20 May 2020

Lenovo starting to see results of transformation strategy

Vendor is continuing with a shift towards emerging technology areas that will secure future growth for the business Continue Reading
News 07 May 2020

Channel showing resilience as Q2 progresses

It's a bit of a rollercoaster out there, but the channel is showing some positive signs, according to the latest analysis from Context Continue Reading
E-Zine 01 May 2020

MicroScope: Staying connected

In this issue, read about how the channel is helping customers stay connected during the pandemic, with Covid-19 raising hardware demand as businesses aim to provide technology for home workers. Also discover the benefits of SD-WAN and learn about the top compliance concerns for the coming year Continue Reading
News 14 Apr 2020

Coronavirus: Supply issues hit PC market

Despite strong demand, the pandemic caused problems in sourcing kit and forced the PC market to reverse three quarters of growth Continue Reading
News 03 Apr 2020

Home working product demand increasing strain on channel stocks

The rush of customers to equip staff for a world of home working has led to huge spikes in demand of certain products over the past few weeks Continue Reading
Opinion 02 Apr 2020

Tech Data has a taste for Apple

Company’s recent results got Billy MacInnes wondering about the importance of the relationship between the distributor and its key vendor Continue Reading
News 01 Apr 2020

Hardware market gains growth in a virus-hit March

Surge in home working in response to lockdowns has caused big spikes in demand for certain hardware products Continue Reading
News 27 Mar 2020

Coronavirus driving sales of remote working products

Sales of some products have gone through the roof, according to numbers from Context, as countries across Europe adapt to a life of home working Continue Reading
News 23 Mar 2020

Sales of peripheral devices surge as workers stay at home

Monitors, keyboards and mice are all in high demand as workers get set up for remote working to slow the spread of coronavirus Continue Reading
News 09 Mar 2020

Dell Technologies World joins growing list of events hit by Covid-19

Dell opts to turn its annual Vegas shindig into a virtual event as Covid-19 coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the industry calendar Continue Reading
News 05 Mar 2020

Software focus spurs channel growth at IGEL

Endpoint OS specialist has seen its decision to split the hardware and software offerings deliver results, which could lead to a widening of its channel base Continue Reading
News 04 Mar 2020

Commercial PC market holding steady course

This year has started much as the last one ended, with the business customer base continuing to drive the fortunes of the PC market, according to Context Continue Reading
News 03 Mar 2020

Xerox moves to bring HP takeover saga to a conclusion

Channel businesses might not have to wait too much longer for outcome as Xerox appeals directly to HP shareholders Continue Reading
News 28 Feb 2020

Dell looking for server growth

Dell shares hopes of a turnaround on the server front over the coming year Continue Reading
News 13 Feb 2020

SSD becoming the norm in laptops

Hardware resellers looking for an angle to encourage some fresh laptop spending should take note of what’s happening on the storage front Continue Reading
News 04 Feb 2020

Consenna launches HP trade-in programme targeting SMEs

Firm kicks off trade-in programme to encourage smaller companies to invest in fresh desktops and laptops Continue Reading
News 24 Jan 2020

Intel boss ‘maniacal’ about eliminating supply constraints

CEO updated analysts on the progress the vendor is making in eradicating the CPU supply issues that have been a problem throughout 2019 Continue Reading
News 23 Jan 2020

BETT: Lenovo calls for more tech investment

The hardware vendor has worked on a report that indicates that money needs to be spent on tech to keep education in touch with the digital demands of the future Continue Reading
News 17 Jan 2020

Canalys warns 2020 unlikely to match last year in the PC market

The analyst house has cast its eye over the state of the PC market and given the reasons why the months ahead might prove to be slightly more challenging than 2019 Continue Reading
News 14 Jan 2020

PC market enjoys annual growth for first time in nine years

Both IDC and Gartner agree that last year was the best year for PC hardware since 2011 Continue Reading
News 14 Jan 2020

Windows 7 turn off sparks security pitches

The end of support has finally arrived and the spectre of rising security risks is likely to be a boon for the channel Continue Reading
News 20 Dec 2019

Resellers feeling good about 2020

Context has surveyed thousands of resellers across the UK and Europe and found that levels of optimism are higher than at this time last year Continue Reading
News 17 Dec 2019

Consenna gearing up for HP for Education programme

Channel player ready to support the eighth year of the vendor's education trade-in programme Continue Reading