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Beyond the Performance: What China’s CNY 2026 Robot Showcase Signals for Global Tech Leadership
It has been just over a week since Chinese New Year 2026 and the impact of this year’s robotic display still lingers in my mind....
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Higher ASPs, lower unit volumes: How the memory crisis is reshaping the PC and smartphone outlook
In December 2025, we published our analysis of the global memory shortage crisis and its potential impact on the PC and smartphone markets heading into...
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IDC analysts examine business impact of latest tariff developments
Recent tariff developments are adding cost pressure and uncertainty across global technology supply chains. In a recent discussion, IDC’s Simon Ellis, Group Vice President of...
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When uptime isn’t enough: XLAs, AI and the battle for human potential
In the early 2020s, most IT dashboards looked deliciously green – until you cut them open. That “watermelon problem” summed up the gap between what...
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Global tablet shipments rise 1.9% in 4Q25 as seasonal demand offsets cooling replacement cycle
Worldwide tablet shipments grew 1.9% year over year in 4Q25, reaching 40.9 million units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. For full-year...
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When growth depends on getting GTM right, assumptions aren’t enough
Growth creates momentum, but it also introduces pressure. For technology vendors scaling quickly, the decision to enter new markets or move upmarket often arrives earlier...
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AI-Powered Cyberattacks are Here. Are You Ready?
Businesses are locked in an AI arms race. Cybercriminals are using generative AI, synthetic identities, and deepfake technology to accelerate attacks. At the same time,...
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Bringing trusted intelligence into AI-powered business research
As AI-powered research becomes a standard tool for business users, speed is no longer the primary challenge. Trust is. Decision-makers need access to validated research...
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Outcomes over Seats: How AI is Redefining Growth Prospects for European Software Vendors
By Bo Lykkegaard, Associate VP for Software Research Europe with advice and review by Ewa Zborowska, Research Director, AI, Europe Providers of SaaS solutions across...
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A closer look at how an IDC business value project unfolds
When technology leaders are under pressure to prove ROI, credibility matters as much as the numbers themselves. IDC’s Business Value practice is designed for organizations that need defensible,...
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