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Industry Landscape
The IT hardware retail industry is currently experiencing steady growth, driven by continued demand for professional-grade equipment, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives across businesses. Hybrid work models necessitate reliable and high-performing devices. Supply chain challenges have eased, leading to better product availability. Sustainability and energy efficiency are emerging as key factors influencing purchasing decisions.
Total Assets Under Management (AUM)
IT Hardware Market Size in Finland
~Approximately 1.5 billion USD (2023 estimate)
(5.5% CAGR)
- Driven by business investment in IT infrastructure.
- Increased demand for professional-grade laptops and servers.
- Growth in networking and cybersecurity hardware.
Total Addressable Market
1.5 billion USD
Market Growth Stage
Pace of Market Growth
Emerging Technologies
AI-Powered Hardware
Integration of dedicated AI accelerators (NPUs) into devices like Copilot+ PCs will significantly enhance local AI processing capabilities.
Edge Computing Devices
The increasing need for processing data closer to its source will drive demand for robust, compact, and energy-efficient edge computing hardware.
Sustainable IT Hardware
Growing environmental awareness and regulations will necessitate a stronger focus on hardware built with recycled materials, energy efficiency, and repairability.
Impactful Policy Frameworks
EU Cyber Resilience Act (2024)
The EU Cyber Resilience Act, expected to be fully applicable in 2027, introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for hardware and software products throughout their lifecycle, from design to end-of-life.
This policy will compel Data-Systems to ensure all products sold meet stringent cybersecurity standards, potentially affecting procurement and compliance costs.
EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) (2024)
The ESPR (expected to be implemented gradually from 2024 onwards) expands ecodesign requirements beyond energy efficiency to cover durability, reparability, recyclability, and recycled content for a wide range of products, including electronics.
Data-Systems will need to prioritize sourcing products that comply with enhanced sustainability and reparability criteria, influencing product selection and inventory.
Finnish Act on the Provision of Digital Services (2019, with ongoing updates)
This act, implementing EU directives, sets requirements for the accessibility of digital services provided by public sector bodies and, indirectly, impacts private sector entities serving them, promoting inclusive access.
While primarily for public bodies, Data-Systems may see increased demand for accessible IT hardware and software solutions from its public sector clients, influencing product features.
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