IDC
Tracing its origins to 1964, IDC emerges as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the International Data Group (IDG, Inc.), a venerable name in the realms of tech media, data dissemination, and marketing services worldwide.
IDC's assortment of Insights lines of business fulfills a vital role by empowering both business leaders and IT luminaries, alongside their supplier counterparts, with indispensable technological insights. Comprising seasoned analysts wielding decades of industry acumen, the global research unit champions in-depth consultation and research services that address the multifaceted nexus of contemporary business and technology. The span of IDC Insights coverage is expansive, encompassing critical sectors such as Energy, Financial, Government, Health, Manufacturing, and Retail.
By meticulously distilling complex technological nuances into comprehensible insights, IDC propels the transformation of information into actionable wisdom, thus charting a course for informed decision-making across diverse sectors and industries.
5,156 Reports from IDC
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Art Dealers & Galleries
Art Dealers & Galleries Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry display and sell original and limited-edition works of art. Two of the world's leading auction houses that handle art are Christie's (UK) and Sotheby's (US). Other major establishments includ ... Read More
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Commercial Real Estate Brokerage & Management
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage & Management Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry act as agents in the buying, leasing and selling of commercial real estate, in addition to managing nonresidential properties for owners. Major companies include CBRE, Cushman & ... Read More
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Financial Transaction Processing
Financial Transaction Processing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide services such as credit card processing, electronic funds transfer, and check clearing. Major companies include Bread Financial, Fiserv, Heartland Payment Systems, Mastercard, Visa, and ... Read More
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Framing Contractors
Framing Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in structural framing and sheathing of buildings. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven heavily by new home construction. The profitability of individua ... Read More
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Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture metal industrial and fluid power valves; hose and pipe fittings; plumbing fixtures and trim. Major companies include units of integrated process control companies such as Cur ... Read More
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Wood Product Manufacturing
Wood Product Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture dimensional lumber; veneers, plywood, engineered wood members, or reconstituted wood products; wood windows and doors, wood flooring, or other millwork; wood containers; pallets; prefabric ... Read More
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Hotels, Motels & Resorts
Hotels, Motels & Resorts Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as hotels, motor hotels, resort hotels, and motels. Major companies include Choice Hotels, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott International, and Wynd ... Read More
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Media
Media Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce, process, or distribute information and entertainment content. US-based media conglomerates include Disney, Paramount, and Xfinity (owner of NBCUniversal) all of which have a global sphere of influence. Major comp ... Read More
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Investment Firms
Investment Firms Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry take equity positions in target companies, typically owning a controlling interest. Major companies include Berkshire Hathaway, Clark Enterprises, Icahn Enterprises, and Jeffries Financial Group (all based in ... Read More
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Recreational Vehicle Parks
Recreational Vehicle Parks Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate facilities to accommodate campers using tents, travel trailers, and recreational vehicles (RVs). Major companies include Kampgrounds of America (KOA) and Thousand Trails (both based in the US) ... Read More
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Investment Banking
Investment Banking Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry underwrite, originate and maintain markets for clients issuing securities; they may also offer advisory services, help facilitate corporate mergers and other deals, or act as principals in buying or selling s ... Read More
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Residential Real Estate Brokerage & Management
Residential Real Estate Brokerage & Management Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry act as agents or brokers in the buying and selling of residential real estate, in addition to leasing and managing residential properties. Major companies include Anywhere Real Est ... Read More
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Telecommunications Services
Telecommunications Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate or provide access to facilities for voice, data, text, sound, and video transmission through wired, wireless, or satellite networks. Major companies include US-based AT&T, Verizon, and Xf ... Read More
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Residential Construction Contractors
Residential Construction Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry construct and renovate residential buildings. Major companies include DR Horton, KB Home, Lennar, and PulteGroup (all based in the US), as well as Country Garden (China), Daiwa House (Japan) ... Read More
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Accounting Services
Accounting Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide services such as auditing, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and tax return preparation. Leading companies include ADP, H&R Block, and Paychex (all based in the US). Major companies that have inte ... Read More
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Amusement Parks & Arcades
Amusement Parks & Arcades Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate amusement parks or arcades. Major amusement park companies include Six Flags, Universal Parks & Resorts, and Walt Disney World, (all based in the US); as well as Fantawild and OCT Group' ... Read More
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Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Construction Machinery Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture construction machinery, surface mining machinery, and logging equipment. Major companies include Caterpillar Inc and Terex (both based in the US), Atlas Copco (Sweden), Hyundai D ... Read More
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Electrical Products Wholesalers
Electrical Products Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute electrical products used in applications such as construction and power generation, transmission, and distribution. Major US-based companies include Anixter, Graybar Electric, and WESC ... Read More
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Greeting Card Publishers
Greeting Card Publishers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry primarily publish print greeting cards. Major companies include American Greetings and Hallmark (both based in the US), as well as Archies Limited (India), Carte Blanche Greetings and Design Group (both ... Read More
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Government Sector
Government Sector Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Agencies in this sector administer government services at the federal, state, or municipal level. The largest US government agencies by employment include the federal Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of ... Read More
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Nonstore Retail
Nonstore Retail Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell merchandise on retail websites, online auctions, mail-order catalogs, toll-free telephone numbers, television shows, or other business channels. Major companies include US-based Amazon, eBay, HSN, Newegg, a ... Read More
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Motorcycle Dealers
Motorcycle Dealers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell new and used motorcycles, scooters, motorbikes, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, and other motor vehicles; they also may offer repair services, parts, and accessories. No major companies domina ... Read More
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Security System Services
Security System Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in the security systems services industry sell, install, and monitor commercial and residential electronic security alarm systems. Major companies include US-based ADT and Johnson Controls, along with G4S (UK), Secom (J ... Read More
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Warehouse Clubs & Superstores
Warehouse Clubs & Superstores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate membership retail stores that sell groceries, health and beauty items, electronics, and other merchandise; the majority of items are sold in large quantities. Major companies include BJ' ... Read More
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Tire Dealers
Tire Dealers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail establishments that sell new and used tires; some also provide automotive repair services. Major companies include Discount Tire, TBC Corporation, Monro Muffler Brake, Les Schwab Tire Center ... Read More
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