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.
5,348 Reports from IDC
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Worldwide Solid State Drive Forecast Update, 2024-2028
Worldwide Solid State Drive Forecast Update, 2024-2028 This IDC study presents an updated outlook for the solid state drive (SSD) market for the 2024–2028 period. SSD industry dynamics and the end-device forecast changes are aggregated, analyzed, and applied to IDC’s long-term SSD forecast in terms ... Read More
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Worldwide Mobile Phone Forecast Update, 2024–2028: CY 4Q24
Worldwide Mobile Phone Forecast Update, 2024–2028: CY 4Q24 This IDC study represents the updated five-year forecast of the worldwide mobile phone market for 2024–2028."The first three quarters of 2024 provide ample evidence that the worldwide mobile phone market is on track to rebound following two ... Read More
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Worldwide Supply Chain Warehousing and Inventory Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Supply Chain Warehousing and Inventory Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain warehousing and inventory management applications software market. This market is expected to see good growth through 2028 as or ... Read More
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The Role of Autonomous Mobile Robots: Bringing Movement to Automation
The Role of Autonomous Mobile Robots: Bringing Movement to Automation This IDC Perspective discusses autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which are revolutionizing industrial automation by enhancing mobility and efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors. Unlike automated guided vehicles ... Read More
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What We Saw: U.S. Consumer and Office Print Activity, 3Q24
What We Saw: U.S. Consumer and Office Print Activity, 3Q24 This IDC Market Perspective provides an update on office and consumer printer shipment activity in the third quarter of 2024 for the United States."In 3Q24, printer and MFP shipments performed as expected overall, improving from a weak 2Q24 ... Read More
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Sight Machine and Microsoft Announce Factory Namespace Manager: IDC's View on the Next Wave of GenAI-Based Technology Innovation
Sight Machine and Microsoft Announce Factory Namespace Manager: IDC's View on the Next Wave of GenAI-Based Technology Innovation This IDC Market Note outlines the announcement of Sight Machine's Factory Namespace Manager and the implications to present strategic industrial transformation initiatives ... Read More
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Worldwide Customer Relationship Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028: AI-Driven Data Strategies Fueling Market Growth
Worldwide Customer Relationship Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028: AI-Driven Data Strategies Fueling Market Growth This IDC study provides the worldwide customer relationship management applications software forecast for 2023-2028. "Unlocking the true potential of data will be cru ... Read More
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IDC PeerScape: European Best Practices to Successfully Deploy 5G-Connected Enterprise Solutions
IDC PeerScape: European Best Practices to Successfully Deploy 5G-Connected Enterprise Solutions This IDC PeerScape provides insights and recommendations on best practices from key enterprises and providers of different elements of these solutions, together with key recommendations for buyers of this ... Read More
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Worldwide Enterprise Communities Applications Forecast, 2024–2028: Engagements, AI, and Trust
Worldwide Enterprise Communities Applications Forecast, 2024–2028: Engagements, AI, and Trust This IDC study discusses the forecast growth of the worldwide enterprise communities applications market for 2024–2028. More than three-quarters (77%) of workers now use external communities, up 13% from th ... Read More
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IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog: Enhancing Quantum Development
IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog: Enhancing Quantum Development This IDC Market Perspective discusses the Qiskit Functions Catalog, which was announced by IBM on September 16, 2024, and aims to simplify quantum computing development by providing predefined tools that abstract technical complexities. Di ... Read More
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Examining the Training Potential of a New Hire
Examining the Training Potential of a New Hire The IDC Market Perspective examines the training potential of a new hire."Unlock the future of work: invest in training, embrace AI, and redefine talent acquisition to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market," says Alicia Mokwa, research director, Talen ... Read More
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IDC PeerScape: Best Practices in Adopting Enterprise Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Solutions for Midmarket Organizations
IDC PeerScape: Best Practices in Adopting Enterprise Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Solutions for Midmarket Organizations This IDC PeerScape offers advice to IT and business executives of midmarket organizations on how they can ensure success in the adoption of enterprise planning, budgeting, ... Read More
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Worldwide Network Detection and Response Market Shares, 2023: The Network Breathes, and It Reveals
Worldwide Network Detection and Response Market Shares, 2023: The Network Breathes, and It Reveals This IDC study provides market share data for the worldwide network detection and response market in 2023."No doubt about it, NDR is an essential platform for any company desiring a comprehensive detec ... Read More
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LinkedIn Hiring Assistant
LinkedIn Hiring Assistant This IDC Market Perspective provides a description of LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant. LinkedIn has recently unveiled its latest AI-driven solution, Hiring Assistant, designed to revolutionize the recruitment process for talent acquisition professionals. This innovative tool ai ... Read More
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Worldwide Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain logistics and transportation management applications software market. Off good performance in 2023, this market is expected to ... Read More
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Unleashing Enterprise AI: IBM's Granite 3.0 Foundation Models Showcase the Strength of Open Innovation
Unleashing Enterprise AI: IBM's Granite 3.0 Foundation Models Showcase the Strength of Open Innovation This IDC Market Note discusses IBM's Granite 3.0, which was announced at its 2024 TechXchange event. IBM's Granite 3.0 represents a significant advancement in enterprise AI models. Released under t ... Read More
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Worldwide MFP and Printer Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide MFP and Printer Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study quantifies the worldwide multifunction and single-function printer market opportunity in detail, analyzing issues, trends, and product advances in this market. Unit shipments, value of shipments, and average selling value (ASV) information ... Read More
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Challenges and Opportunities in SaaS Application Data Protection
Challenges and Opportunities in SaaS Application Data Protection This IDC Market Note provides a high-level overview of the SaaS application data protection market. It examines the challenges customers face when it comes to protecting their SaaS application data, the market opportunity for vendors, ... Read More
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Worldwide Enterprise Resource Planning Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028: GenAI Revamps Road Maps
Worldwide Enterprise Resource Planning Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028: GenAI Revamps Road Maps This IDC study provides forecast for the enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications software market for 2024–2028."Generative AI is revolutionizing ERP, driving innovation, automating task ... Read More
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IDC PeerScape: Practices to Enhance Employee and Customer Experience in Modern Contact Centers
IDC PeerScape: Practices to Enhance Employee and Customer Experience in Modern Contact Centers This IDC PeerScape looks at how some organizations have developed strategies and practices that achieve top results using a modern contact-center-as-a-service (CCaaS) platform."Legacy contact center infras ... Read More
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Red Hat's AI Strategy: Enabling the AI Technology Operating Model for Enterprises' AI Pivots
Red Hat's AI Strategy: Enabling the AI Technology Operating Model for Enterprises' AI Pivots This IDC study explores Red Hat's AI and go-to-market (GTM) strategies shared during Red Hat Analyst Day 2024. IDC opines that Red Hat's offerings align strongly with the AI technology operating model, enabl ... Read More
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How a Loyalty-Centric Approach can Elevate Your B2B Digital Commerce Strategy
How a Loyalty-Centric Approach can Elevate Your B2B Digital Commerce Strategy This IDC Perspective analyzes the relevance of loyalty programs in business-to-business (B2B) digital commerce."B2B relationships are becoming increasingly complex to navigate. As the B2B commerce landscape continues to ev ... Read More
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NIS 2 Comes into Force — What Is the State of Play in Europe?
NIS 2 Comes into Force — What Is the State of Play in Europe? The EU's updated Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS 2) was due to be transposed into the national legislation of EU member states by October 2024. Although many member states did not make the deadline, prepa ... Read More
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Salesforce's Generative AI Strategy: Revolutionizing CX, Sales, and Marketing with AI-Driven Insights and Personalization
Salesforce's Generative AI Strategy: Revolutionizing CX, Sales, and Marketing with AI-Driven Insights and Personalization This IDC Vendor Profile is one of a series of eight profiles looking at the strategies of major Europe-focused enterprise application vendors in the generative AI space. This pro ... Read More
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Worldwide Smartphone Forecast Update, 2024–2028: CY 4Q24
Worldwide Smartphone Forecast Update, 2024–2028: CY 4Q24 This IDC study presents the updated five-year forecast for smartphone shipments worldwide by operating system.“The worldwide smartphone market received a boost during the first half of 2024, thanks to an influx of inexpensive 5G smartphones h ... Read More
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