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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Key Parameters for C-Suite AI Journey to Success — Learnings from the EMEA CIO Xchange 2024
Key Parameters for C-Suite AI Journey to Success — Learnings from the EMEA CIO Xchange 2024 This IDC Perspective represents a postcard for digital Leaders from the recent IDC European CIO Xchange 2024. With a focus on the Innovation Challenge at the event, it provides a C-suite guide for AI-Fueled B ... Read More
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Worldwide Business Use Smartphone Forecast Update, 2024-2028
Worldwide Business Use Smartphone Forecast Update, 2024-2028 This IDC study presents the five-year forecast for the worldwide business use of smartphone shipments by operating system and user type (consumer, individual liable, and corporate liable). It is part of IDC's continuing research with respe ... Read More
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Datacenter Colocation Service Vendor Profile: Digital Realty
Datacenter Colocation Service Vendor Profile: Digital Realty This IDC Vendor Profile offers an overview of one of the leading global providers of datacenter and interconnection services. Digital Realty Trust has emerged as one of the top global providers of datacenter colocation and interconnection ... Read More
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Worldwide SOAR and Firewall Automation Market Shares, 2023: Easy (and I Mean Easy) Does It
Worldwide SOAR and Firewall Automation Market Shares, 2023: Easy (and I Mean Easy) Does It This IDC study provides market share data for the global security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) and firewall automation markets in 2023. "Security automation is needed now more than ever as th ... Read More
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Worldwide Consumer Participation in the Gig Economy Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Consumer Participation in the Gig Economy Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study presents the worldwide forecast for the number of participants in the gig economy, with participants defined as individuals who earn income through providing services and/or creating content."More than 1 billion c ... Read More
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AI-Ready Infrastructure Tech Buyer Adoption Trends Research Highlights Demand for Scalable Infrastructure Platforms and Alignment with Business ROI
AI-Ready Infrastructure Tech Buyer Adoption Trends Research Highlights Demand for Scalable Infrastructure Platforms and Alignment with Business ROI This IDC study provides top-line findings from a multiclient study conducted in 2024. IDC's recently completed 2024 AI-Ready Infrastructure Tech Buyer A ... Read More
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Wholesale Distribution Priorities for 2025
Wholesale Distribution Priorities for 2025 This IDC Perspective examines key challenges and opportunities for the wholesale distribution industry as we move into 2025."The ability to adapt and innovate is essential for success in this industry. As changes continue to accelerate, those that embrace t ... Read More
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Worldwide Enterprise Resource Planning Applications Market Shares, 2023: Preparing for the AI-Enabled World
Worldwide Enterprise Resource Planning Applications Market Shares, 2023: Preparing for the AI-Enabled World This IDC study reviews the vendor market shares for the worldwide enterprise resource planning software market for 2023. The 2023 market for enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications saw ... Read More
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Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q24: -1.5% as Market Cools Down
Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q24: -1.5% as Market Cools Down This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 3Q24."Despite market momentum slowing somewhat in the most recent quarter, reasons for optimism abound," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Win ... Read More
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Siemens' Strategies and Capabilities for Sustainability
Siemens' Strategies and Capabilities for Sustainability This IDC Vendor Profile provides an overview of Siemens' strategic initiatives to drive sustainability. It illustrates the approaches and use cases that Siemens is pursuing to address sustainability in a strategic and holistic manner. ... Read More
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Colocation Vendor Profile: QTS’ Significant Growth Fueled by Scalability and Access to Infrastructure
Colocation Vendor Profile: QTS’ Significant Growth Fueled by Scalability and Access to Infrastructure This IDC Vendor Profile offers an overview of QTS Data Centers, one of the leading providers of datacenter colocation and interconnection services. ... Read More
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European Intelligent Process Automation Software Market Forecast, 2024–2028
European Intelligent Process Automation Software Market Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC Market Forecast presents a European view of intelligent process automation software revenue from 2023 to 2028. It provides forecasts by software subsegment (i.e., labor-centric automation, system-centric automation, ... Read More
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Best Practices Insights from IBM CEO on Scaling AI and Unlocking Defensible Moats
Best Practices Insights from IBM CEO on Scaling AI and Unlocking Defensible Moats This IDC Perspective discusses the transformative potential of AI, emphasizing its significant impact on business operations and economic growth. It highlights the challenges companies face in scaling AI, with tech gia ... Read More
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Worldwide Enterprise Global StorageSphere by Vertical Industry Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Enterprise Global StorageSphere by Vertical Industry Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study includes 27 vertical industries, with each industry grouped into one of six sectors: financial services, healthcare, infrastructure and energy, manufacturing and resources, public sector, and retail and ... Read More
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Cisco Focuses on Networking While Addressing New Markets: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Cisco EMEA Analyst Day
Cisco Focuses on Networking While Addressing New Markets: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Cisco EMEA Analyst Day This IDC Market Perspective provides key takeaways from Cisco's EMEA Analyst Day, held in October 2024. The event highlighted the company's strategic focus on digital resilience, AI-ready dat ... Read More
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Best Practices in Software Audit Defense
Best Practices in Software Audit Defense This IDC Perspective outlines common compliance pitfalls, preaudit preparations, and best practices for software asset management to mitigate audit risks and help ensure licensing compliance. Software audits conducted by vendors are on the rise, potentially l ... Read More
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Containerization as a Viable Off-Ramp from Hypervisor Dependency
Containerization as a Viable Off-Ramp from Hypervisor Dependency This IDC Perspective discusses how the rising costs of virtualization have driven organizations to accelerate their application containerization plans. It focuses on the crucial capability of being able to run VM-based applications in ... Read More
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Google Workspace Gains Traction in Europe
Google Workspace Gains Traction in Europe This IDC Market Note evaluates the prospects of Google Workspace in Europe, highlighting its ease of use, smooth experience, enterprise-grade security, and AI. Google Workspace is a comprehensive suite designed for collaborative workflows, with over 3 billio ... Read More
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Ricoh Aligns European Initiatives to Corporate Strategy for Value Improvement
Ricoh Aligns European Initiatives to Corporate Strategy for Value Improvement This IDC Market reviews Ricoh's half-yearly financial results, its strategy for achieving accelerated profitability, and its approach to meeting corporate goals in Europe. It updates Ricoh Continues to Build its Digital Se ... Read More
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European Data Intelligence, Integration, and Platform Software Market Forecast, 2024–2028
European Data Intelligence, Integration, and Platform Software Market Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study presents the forecast for the European data intelligence, integration, and platforms software market over a five-year period, from 2024 to 2028. It includes breakdowns by deployment type (public ... Read More
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U.S. Managed Network Services Forecast, 2024–2028
U.S. Managed Network Services Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the U.S. managed network services market for the 2024–2028 period."The U.S. managed network services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5%, expanding from $36.8 billion in 2023 to $48.2 billion ... Read More
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Worldwide Enterprise Global DataSphere by Vertical Industry Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Enterprise Global DataSphere by Vertical Industry Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study includes 27 vertical industries with each industry grouped into one of six sectors — financial services, healthcare, infrastructure and energy, manufacturing and resources, public sector, and retail and se ... Read More
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Key Takeaways from AVEVA World 2024: The Manufacturing Perspective
Key Takeaways from AVEVA World 2024: The Manufacturing Perspective "Radical collaboration and AI-driven transformation are reshaping manufacturing. Discover how AVEVA's innovations and partnerships are unlocking untapped potential in industrial operations." — Jan Burian, Head of Manufacturing Insigh ... Read More
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Hyperscalers Invest in Nuclear for Energy Transition
Hyperscalers Invest in Nuclear for Energy Transition This IDC Perspective examines how hyperscalers are turning to nuclear energy to address the rising demands of AI and achieve their sustainability goals. It looks at the potential benefits and risks of nuclear power, including the shift toward smal ... Read More
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Sub-Saharan Africa Datacenter Trends and Investment Strategies, 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa Datacenter Trends and Investment Strategies, 2024 This IDC Market Perspective takes a detailed look at the latest developments in the datacenter market in SSA. It highlights some new construction projects and the expansion of existing datacenter facilities in the region. Important ... Read More
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