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    This IDC Perspective details a framework for cybersecurity metrics that enables effective data-driven leadership. Cybersecurity has grown up. Once the dominion of the hoodie-wearing basement dwellers, the topic has elevated to the C-suite and beyond. In essence, cyber-risk equals business risk....

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  • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Knowledge Discovery Software for External-Facing Use Cases 2024 Vendor Assessment

    Hayley Sutherland

    This IDC study represents a vendor assessment of the knowledge discovery software for external-facing use cases market through the IDC MarketScape model. This assessment discusses both quantitative and qualitative characteristics that provide guidance about knowledge discovery software vendors and...

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  • LTTS strengthens Software Product Engineering with Intelliswift Acquisition

    Abhishek MukherjeeMukesh Dialani

    On November 12, 2024, LTTS announced its acquisition of Intelliswift, a US-based digital product and platform engineering services company. This strategic move is designed to enhance LTTS's software capabilities, expanding its offerings in software products and platform engineering, as well as data...

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    Sarah Lee

    This IDC Survey Spotlight highlights the temporary labor challenges manufacturers continue to face within overall manufacturing and its impact on the business and operation across both process and discrete manufacturers. The data comes from IDC's 2024 Talent/Labor Survey.

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    Simon Ellis

    This IDC Tech Buyer Survey Spotlight highlights the temporary labor challenges manufacturers continue to face within warehouse operations, in terms of both finding labor and ensuring adequate training and experience. The data comes from IDC's 2024 Talent/Labor Survey.

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Industry Insights assists business and IT leaders in making technology decisions with insightful, fact-based research and consulting services. Get industry research grounded in decades of experience from our global senior analyst team across six industries: retail, government, financial services, manufacturing, health and energy.

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IDC Industry Insights Latest Research

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  • Google Public Sector Summit 2024

    Matthew LegerRuthbea YesnerAaron Walker,  and others

    This IDC Market Note analyzes the third annual Google Public Sector Summit held in October 2024, Washington, D.C. The 2024 Google Public Sector Summit highlighted the potential of AI to transform government services. Key announcements included the upcoming availability of Gemini in GDC, the release...

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  • Hyperscalers Invest in Nuclear for Energy Transition

    Angela SalmeronGaia Gallotti

    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 small modular reactors (SMRs), and the broader role...

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  • Implications for Energy and Water Suppliers Around the World: IT Modernization and Tech Partners — Insights from IDC Energy Insights' Global Utilities and Oil and Gas Survey, 2024

    Gaia Gallotti

    This IDC Survey examines results from the 2024 IDC Energy Insights Global Utilities and Oil and Gas Survey, specifically for energy and water retailers regarding their IT investment directions.The 2024 IDC Energy Insights Global Utilities and Oil and Gas Survey is a landmark study covering...

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  • Talent Continues to Be Top of Mind for Leaders, Particularly in the Areas of Operations and Manufacturing

    Sarah Lee

    This IDC Survey Spotlight highlights the temporary labor challenges manufacturers continue to face within overall manufacturing and its impact on the business and operation across both process and discrete manufacturers. The data comes from IDC's 2024 Talent/Labor Survey.

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  • Talent and Labor Shortages Continue to Impact Warehouse Operations

    Simon Ellis

    This IDC Tech Buyer Survey Spotlight highlights the temporary labor challenges manufacturers continue to face within warehouse operations, in terms of both finding labor and ensuring adequate training and experience. The data comes from IDC's 2024 Talent/Labor Survey.

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