IT Market Alerts

Welcome to IT Market Alerts! Here, you'll find monthly updates packed with the latest insights on pricing trends and key developments in the IT sector. Our focus is on the factors that influence IT product prices, providing you with the essential information you need for smarter purchasing decisions. Stay ahead in the fast-paced world of technology with concise, timely analyses of market shifts, helping you navigate and excel in the competitive IT market.

November 2025 IT Market Alert

October saw IT spending surge as AI infrastructure demand remained high and Windows 10 upgrades accelerated hardware sales. Enterprise budgets began to loosen, with AI-capable devices adding over £22.7bn in spend. DDR5 profitability overtook HBM3e as memory market dynamics shifted.

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October 2025 IT Market Alert

September saw strong channel momentum. AI infrastructure drove record growth in semiconductors and networking, PC refreshes accelerated across Europe, and smartphone production rebounded. DRAM and NAND flash prices rise as HDD shortages persist, while wearable shipments hit new highs.

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September 2025 IT Market Alert

AI server investment continues to prop up the tech market, but consumer hardware struggles. Smartphones, notebooks, TVs, and wearables show weak growth or decline, while software and infrastructure drive revenue. UK IT sales see a boost from Windows 11 refreshes, but the sector braces for a cautious 2026.

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August 2025 IT Market Alert

Tariff deals between the US, UK, and EU reshape tech pricing as global trade shifts. AI-driven server investment fuels record IT spending forecasts, while weak sterling adds import pressure. UK tech remains resilient amid currency volatility and economic headwinds.

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July 2025 IT Market Alert

Smartphone growth forecasts tumble amid tariff concerns, while PC and semiconductor markets show resilience. DDR4 prices rise sharply, SSDs decline, and AR/VR rebounds. OLED displays and Wi-Fi 6E/7 adoption boost networking and monitor markets.

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June 2025 IT Market Alert

UK distribution struggles while e-commerce surges. Smartphone and PC markets show regional shifts, with memory prices softening and OLED displays booming. Global semiconductor and network equipment sales rise, pointing to wider recovery trends.

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May 2025 IT Market Alert

New tariffs sent shockwaves through global IT markets in April, triggering temporary shipment suspensions and a rush to buy ahead of further disruption. Despite uncertainty, smartphone and PC shipments climbed, with Samsung and Lenovo leading gains. DRAM and NAND prices fluctuated on tariff volatility, while the VR/AR market paused amid delayed launches.

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April 2025 IT Market Alert

Explore the latest insights from our April 2025 IT Market Alert, focusing on trends from March. Smartphone sales rise for the sixth consecutive quarter, while the PC market sees positive momentum. Semiconductor sales hit record highs, but geopolitical tensions and tariffs threaten global trade stability.

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March 2025 IT Market Alert

Explore insights from our March 2025 IT Market Alert, focusing on trends from February. Expect steady growth in phone shipments, with NAND flash facing oversupply pressures. AI-driven demand is bolstering Ethernet switch sales, while memory and storage markets show signs of fluctuation.

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February 2025 IT Market Alert

Explore the latest insights from our February 2025 IT Market Alert, focusing on trends from January. Smartphone sales continue their rise for the sixth consecutive quarter, with strong tailwinds expected for the PC market. Semiconductor sales hit record highs, but memory and storage markets face volatility.

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January 2025 IT Market Alert

Explore the latest insights from our January 2025 IT Market Alert, focusing on key trends from December 2024. Tablet shipments exceed PC growth, DRAM prices are set to drop, and SSD shipments soar, though expected to slow. Positive semiconductor sales contrast with AI’s disappointing impact.

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December 2024 IT Market Alert

Explore the latest insights from our December 2024 IT Market Alert, focusing on key trends from November. Smartphone and tablet shipments show strong growth, while AI's impact on consumer demand remains limited. Meanwhile, global semiconductor sales surge, although Europe lags behind.

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November 2024 IT Market Alert

Explore the latest insights from our November 2024 IT Market Alert, focusing on October's trends. Smartphone sales grow alongside strong demand in AI servers and memory markets. However, challenges persist in enterprise networking and some semiconductor sectors.

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October 2024 IT Market Alert

Explore the latest insights from our October 2024 IT Market Alert, focusing on September's trends. Modest PC sales recovery and strong server and storage market performance are tempered by disappointing enterprise network equipment sales. NAND flash demand is driving up prices.

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September 2024 IT Market Alert

Explore insights from our September 2024 IT Market Alert, focusing on trends from August. Growth in GenAI smartphones and strong sales of AI-based PCs highlight a solid performance in server and storage markets. However, NAND flash prices face downward pressure due to oversupply.

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August 2024 IT Market Alert

Smartphone shipments rise 12% YoY, while the PC market shows recovery amid stable economic conditions. With a positive outlook for the tech sector, NAND flash prices are under pressure but show potential for growth. Stay updated with KnowledgeBus.

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July 2024 IT Market Alert

Smartphone sales rise and server/storage markets soar as NAND flash prices remain under pressure. Despite a 6.5% revenue dip in Q1 2024, recovery is forecasted for Q3. Stay informed with the latest IT market insights from KnowledgeBus.

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June 2024 IT Market Alert

Explore the latest insights from our June 2024 IT Market Alert, highlighting key trends from May. Discover rising AI server demand amid Dell's pricing strategies, a recovering PC market, and robust growth in NAND flash. Stay ahead with KnowledgeBus for essential IT procurement insights.

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May 2024 IT Market Alert

Amidst challenges, April 2024 revealed promising trends in smartphones, PCs, and storage markets. Despite economic uncertainties, the UK showed signs of resilience. Keep abreast of these developments with the latest insights from KnowledgeBus.

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April 2024 IT Market Alert

Positive trends emerge in smartphones, PCs, and storage. UK economy shows signs of resilience amidst challenges. Stay informed with the latest insights from KnowledgeBus.

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March 2024 IT Market Alert

Mixed fortunes as UK teeters on recession edge, technology sector shows resilience. Smartphone market poised for growth, while tablets struggle. Semiconductor industry anticipates positive trajectory.

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February 2024 IT Market Alert

Positive signs emerge as PC shipments break decline streak, smartphone market rebounds. Memory market sees nascent recovery amid rising demand. Shipping crisis in Red Sea casts shadow on global supply chain. Stay informed with the latest market insights and forecasts.

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January 2024 IT Market Alert

January 2024 IT Market Alert: Optimism for 2024 as premium smartphones gain market share and PC sales rebound. VR/AR shipments set to soar. Exchange rates fluctuate amid economic forecasts. Explore the latest market insights and predictions.

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December 2023 IT Market Alert

December 2023 IT Market Alert: IT recovery in sight as PCs and smartphones gain momentum. Positive trends in AI and semiconductor sales. Currency fluctuations and network products show resilience. Explore the latest insights and predictions.

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November 2023 IT Market Alert

November 2023 IT Market Alert: Global smartphone shipments plateau in Q3. European tablet sales remain grim. Enterprise storage revenues decline. Explore the latest tech trends for a 2024 outlook. Exchange rate fluctuations and more insights await.

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October 2023 IT Market Alert

October 2023 IT Market Alert: Persistent inflation impacts device sales, while semiconductor sales rebound. Network products and wearables show optimism, despite global market fluctuations. Notable are the memory price drops and a stable outlook for printers and euro values.

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August 2023 IT Market Alert

August 2023 IT Market Alert: Tech sector faces ongoing inflation and interest rate challenges, leading to falling device revenues and a consistent decline in smartphone and PC shipments, despite some positives in business monitors and European semiconductor sales.

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June 2023 IT Market Alert

June 2023's IT Market Alert reveals declining shipments in PCs and smartphones, yet forecasts improvement later in the year. Supply easing is stabilizing prices and stock, with a notable fall in memory prices and robust printer demand amidst fluctuating euro values.

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