Research Reports

2021 has truly been a return to form for the PC, according to research firm IDC.

After five consecutive quarters of year-over-year shipment growth, the global PC monitor market hit an inflection point in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21), registering the first year-over-year decline in shipments since global lockdowns began in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q20), according to research firm IDC.

Epson maintained to reign the top position in the overall Philippines’ printer market with a 55.1% market share.

Despite persistent supply chain disruptions, unemployment, and an uneven economic recovery, consumer demand remained high for smart home devices like smart TVs, smart speakers, and other devices.

Hearables led the growth as the category grew 26.5% compared to last year and accounted for 64.7% of wearable device shipments.

Manufacturing constraints and logistical issues were the main causes for most brands to not have enough inventory to fulfill orders.

The year 2022 will represent a key year for wireless connectivity innovation as Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and Ultra-Wideband adoption accelerates across a growing number of end markets.

Only five percent of respondents in the Philippines reported using a single private or public cloud in 2021, down from 51 percent in 2019 – establishing hybrid cloud as the dominant IT architecture.

Analyst firm IDC has revealed its top ICT predictions for 2022 and beyond to help Asia-Pacific businesses succeed in the digital-first world.

Despite a slight decline in the worldwide mobile subscriber base resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, mobile network operators across different markets continue to expand 5G network deployments.