idc IDC Research Portal Experiences Temporary CloudFront Access Block A recent attempt to access an IDC research document results in a 403 error due to CloudFront server connection issues. The site cites potential traffic overload or configuration problems as the cause.
artificial intelligence Global AI Spending to Hit $500 Billion as Industry Shifts Focus to Governance IDC forecasts worldwide AI spending to exceed $500 billion by 2027 as organizations navigate the dual nature of generative AI. New predictions highlight a critical shift toward risk management, regulatory compliance, and outcome-based investments.
russia Tech Firms Exit Russia With Minimal Financial Impact Technology companies are suspending sales in Russia, but the actual financial impact remains small since the country accounts for just 1% of global tech spending.
russia Tech Suspensions in Russia Carry Minimal Financial Impact for Major Companies Technology companies suspending sales in Russia face a slight hit to their European numbers, but the actual financial damage remains limited. The two countries represent just one percent of global tech spending.
ai Enterprise AI Spending Surges Toward $500 Billion by 2024 Companies are projected to spend $342 billion on artificial intelligence in 2021, with the market expected to break the $500 billion mark by 2024. Software currently dominates the sector, but hardware and services show the fastest growth rates.
smartphones Global Smartphone Shipments Hit Record Low Amid Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus outbreak causes the largest year-over-year decline in worldwide smartphone shipments ever recorded during the first quarter. IDC reports a massive drop in consumer demand as global lockdowns force retail closures.
xiaomi Xiaomi Extends Lead Over Samsung as India Smartphone Market Hits Record High Xiaomi remains India's top smartphone vendor for the eighth consecutive quarter, outshipping Samsung as the overall market reaches a record Q2 high. Chinese manufacturers dominate the landscape by offering high-spec devices at budget-friendly prices.