IDC is a premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For more than 44 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives.

IDC companies include Energy Insights, Financial Insights, Global Retail Insights, Government Insights, Health Industry Insights and Manufacturing Insights.

IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.