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China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Industrial 3D printer shipments return to growth as aerospace demand and a strong China rebound lift high-end metal systems in 2025.
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AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
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Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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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.
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Challenges & growth trends in the 3D printer market

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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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.
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PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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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.
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Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.
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3D printing market struggles amidst economic challenges

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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The global 3D printing market struggled in Q3 2024, as industrial shipments fell by over 24% amid economic uncertainty, yet entry-level sales surged by 28%.
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AI boosts server revenue growth despite market challenges

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Server revenue surged by 22.9% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by booming AI platform demands, according to CONTEXT's latest market forecast.
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Industrial 3D printer shipments set for 2025 rebound

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Shipments of industrial 3D printers are set to recover by late 2025, with a predicted 15% increase driven by demand for metal-based systems.
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Surge in entry-level 3D printers as industrial stagnates

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Global shipments of entry-level 3D printers soared by 65% in Q2 2024, contrasting with a 25% decline in industrial printer shipments, highlighting market disparities.
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Modest recovery predicted for global PC market in 2024

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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CONTEXT forecasts a modest PC market recovery in 2024, driven by increased demand for replacement devices and technological enhancements amid stabilising economic conditions.
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Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe's notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
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Developers embrace AI tools despite accuracy concerns: survey

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Stack Overflow survey reveals that 76% of developers use AI code assistants, yet 38% cite frequent inaccuracies, posing challenges in trust and complexity.
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Why the external attack surface matters: An analysis into APAC-related threat activities

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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An analysis by Rapid7 Labs highlights the importance of the external attack surface in APAC cybersecurity, shedding light on threat activities and how regionally-targeted campaigns are utilised by ransomware actors.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.
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Talking cybersecurity with the board of Directors

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity professionals must translate their technical language to ensure board members fully grasp inherent cyber threats, to encourage informed investment and more accountable cybercrime prevention.
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Semgrep and HackerOne unite to improve code security reviews

Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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In response to rising cyber threats, Semgrep and HackerOne's PullRequest aim to streamline early vulnerability detection and testing in software development through a new collaborative initiative.
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Ex-Google Cloud & Mandiant CTO takes helm at DTEX as CEO

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Ex-Google Cloud and Mandiant CTO, Marshall Heilman, joins DTEX as CEO to tackle increasing insider risk threats.
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Exploring OpenAI's GPT-4 role in malware analysis according to Check Point Research

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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New research from Check Point reveals the interactivity between OpenAI's GPT-4 and malware analysis, addressing its strengths and challenges.