Tariff Whiplash Fuels Hardware Surge; Google, Anthropic, and Dell Innovate in AI and Cybersecurity

Business of Tech: Daily MSP News & IT Services Analysis · Apr 10, 2025 · 14m

Tariff whiplash has led to a significant surge in hardware shipments, particularly in the PC market, as manufacturers rush to deliver products ahead of impending tariffs. In the first quarter of 2025, PC shipments in the United States increased by 9.4%, with notable growth in both notebook and desktop shipments. Companies like Lenovo and HP have ramped up their shipments to the U.S. in anticipation of cost hikes, while a recent Canalys poll indicates that many small and mid-sized business customers are unaware of the end of support for Windows 10, which could lead to higher costs when they…