OEM
noun
: one that produces complex equipment (such as a computer system) from components usually bought from other manufacturers
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Win on Sunday, sell on Monday, like concrete tech transfer, is much less of a thing in the early 21st century, but marketing remains a central reason for OEM involvement in the sport.
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ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Finally, sales in More Personal Computing increased by 6% to $13.4 billion, driven by growth in Windows OEM and devices, along with higher gaming sales.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The more personal computing segment posted the largest revenue upside of the three segments with 6% year-over-year growth, thanks to a 3% increase in Windows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and devices revenue, and an 8% increase in Xbox and content and services revenue.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Auto mechanics will often attempt to upsell the OEM air filters.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Finally, sales in More Personal Computing increased by 6% to $13.4 billion, driven by growth in Windows OEM and devices, along with higher gaming sales.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The more personal computing segment posted the largest revenue upside of the three segments with 6% year-over-year growth, thanks to a 3% increase in Windows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and devices revenue, and an 8% increase in Xbox and content and services revenue.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Auto mechanics will often attempt to upsell the OEM air filters.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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“OEM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OEM. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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