Canalys, now part of Omdia, reports a 15% growth in Middle Eastern smartphone shipments in Q2 2025, reaching 13.2 million units. This rebound, driven by value-conscious buyers and festive spending, m...arks the region as the fastest-growing globally. Samsung and HONOR led the growth, with Samsung benefiting from its Galaxy A series and HONOR nearly doubling its shipments due to aggressive retail expansion and AI-driven products.
Global cloud infrastructure spending rose 21% in Q1 2025 - Canalys
Canalys reported that global cloud infrastructure services spending reached $79.8 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 21% year-on-year increase. The analysis highlights strong growth in generative AI workl...oads and continued enterprise migration to cloud platforms. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud maintained their leadership, with AWS holding 31% market share. Canalys attributed the surge to rising demand for AI-powered services and digital transformation initiatives across industries.
Canalys unveils first Global Channel Leadership Matrix in 2025
Canalys has introduced its first Global Channel Leadership Matrix for 2025, identifying AWS, Dell, HPE, Lenovo, NetApp, Palo Alto Networks, and Schneider Electric as Champions. This matrix consolidat...es regional matrices to assess IT vendors' channel performance and future momentum. The Champions excelled in channel management, partner sentiment, and go-to-market strategies, showcasing leadership in the evolving IT channel landscape.
Canalys Newsroom - Global cloud spending surged 21% in Q1 2025
Canalys reported that global cloud infrastructure spending grew 21% year-over-year in Q1 2025, reflecting robust enterprise demand for cloud services. The analysis highlights continued investment in ...cloud platforms, driven by digital transformation and AI adoption across industries. Canalys provides detailed market insights, supporting technology vendors and channel partners in understanding cloud growth trends and competitive dynamics.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Moves by Canapii
Omdia bolsters APAC team with Tech Research Asia
Omdia expands its APAC presence by integrating Tech Research Asia (TRA), enhancing its channel and enterprise IT capabilities. This move follows Omdia's strategic acquisition of Canalys in 2023. TRA'...s principals, including Mark Iles and Tim Dillon, join Omdia to bolster regional insights and client offerings. The TRA brand will transition to Omdia, further strengthening its advisory services for technology vendors and partners.
Corporate News and Organizational Updates on Canapii
Omdia Strengthens APAC Leadership with Addition of Tech Research Asia Team
Omdia has expanded its APAC presence by integrating the Tech Research Asia (TRA) team, enhancing its regional capabilities in technology market analysis. This move, following the acquisition of Canal...ys in 2023, strengthens Omdia's ability to provide insights to technology vendors and partners across the APAC region.
India sees 30 % tariffs fuel rise in smartphone exports to US in 1H25
Canalys reports that India has surpassed China as the top smartphone exporter to the US, driven by Apple's increased shipments amid US-China trade tensions. In the first half of 2025, India's smartph...one exports rose 30% year-over-year, with Apple leading the surge. Devices from India accounted for 44% of US imports, up from 13% a year ago, highlighting a significant shift in global supply chains.
Apple Supply Chain Makeover Gave India a Massive Win Over China
Canalys reports that Apple's supply chain shift has propelled India to surpass China as the leading smartphone exporter to the US. Apple's 'China Plus One' strategy significantly increased India's ex...port share, with smartphones assembled in India comprising 44% of US imports in Q2 2025, up from 13% the previous year. The total volume of smartphones made in India rose by 240% year-over-year.
