In 2026, the market is expected to remain under pressure, with total Higher Education desktop and mobile PC shipments easing to 20.0 million units as institutions continue to delay large refresh cycles, prioritise essential purchases, and manage tighter budget conditions despite signs of stabilisation beyond 2026.
Institutional procurement plans in 2026 are also being shaped by ongoing component supply constraints, higher device and logistics costs, and continued pressure on institutional budgets, limiting large scale fleet refresh.