The global PC as a Service market is at a developing stage and is experiencing growth due to the rising need to reduce capital expenditure (Capex) and operational expenditure (Opex) among enterprises. The need to reduce overall IT expenditure and the growing use of as a service business model among enterprises worldwide are some of the few factors responsible for the growth of the PC as a Service market. However, lack of technical expertise and various security concerns are likely to restrict the growth of the market.
According to Wantstats analysis, growth of the global PC as a Service market depends on market conditions. The key vendors in the market are HP Development Company, LP (US), Microsoft Corporation (US), Dell Inc. (US), Lenovo (Hong Kong), CompuCom Systems, Inc. (US), Capgemini (France), SHI International Corp., (US), Dimension Data (South Africa), Softcat PLC (UK) and Avaya Inc. (US). Furthermore, there are a few other vendors that operate in the market as channel partners and/or value-added resellers (VAR) who offer services on a subscription basis.
These companies are focusing on enhancing their products with improved technologies. Moreover, these companies are prominent providers of PC as a Service and are competing in the global market to increase their geographic presence and grow their customer base through strategic partnerships.
HP Development Company, LP is a provider of personal computing and other access devices and imaging and printing products, solutions, and services. It operates through three business segments—personal systems, printing, and corporate investments. The company focuses on technological innovation in order to provide best-in-class PCaaS services to its customers.
Lenovo provides personal computers, tablet computers, servers, workstations, electronic storage devices, smartphones, and IT management software. It operates through four business segments—PC and smart device business group (PCSD), mobile business group (MBG), data center group (DCG), and others. The company focuses on product development and setting up new offices to increase its geographic presence.
Dell Inc. is one of the leading providers of IT products and services. It offers a comprehensive range of IT products, solutions, and services to consumers and enterprises. The company operates through three reportable segments—client solutions group (CSG), infrastructure solutions group (ISG), and VMware. The company focuses on improving its PCaaS portfolio in order to cater to the needs of the customers efficiently.
The market for PC as a Service (PCaaS) is at the burgeoning stage, and most of the companies are active in the market are currently the leading personal computer (PC) manufacturers. Additionally, HP Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Dell Inc., and Lenovo are offering products on a large scale, whereas the other vendors such as CompNow, Softcat Plc., Avaya Inc. are operating in the market as channel partners or solution providers. According to Wantstats analysis, the market is likely to witness a collaborative approach among channel partners to emerge themselves as solution providers to expand their market.
In this regard, Porter’s five forces model gives a comprehensive outlook for the global PCaaS market that helps vendors to determine the factors that could impact the business environment. The five factors that are included in Porter’s model are the threat of new vendors, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, new substitutes in the market, and competitive rivalry.
