Combined CapEx of Top Eight CSPs to Exceed $710 Billion in 2026; Google Leads ASIC Deployment with TPUs, Says TrendForce
Global Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are accelerating investment in AI servers and infrastructure to support expanding AI deployment and upgrades, according to TrendForce’s latest findings on the AI server market. Combined capital expenditures by the world’s eight leading CSPs—Google, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu— are projected to exceed $710 billion in 2026, […]
Omdia: African smartphone market jumps 14% in 4Q25, as entry-tier pressures signal 2026 reset
LONDON: New research from Omdia shows Africa’s smartphone market closed 2025 on a strong note. 4Q25 shipments rose 14% year-on-year to 23.1 million units, supported by expanding device-financing options across East, West, and Southern Africa. Stabilizing currencies, accelerating 4G adoption, and early-stage 5G uptake in markets such as South Africa and Egypt also contributed, alongside […]
EMSNOW at APEX 2026
In a mere 16 days, the industry will travel to Anaheim for APEX 2026, and EMSNOW will be there. APEX EXPO is the premier event in North America for the electronics industry. OEMs, EMS providers, PCB manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe come together to access the latest technical content, contribute to standards […]