rsssmb https://my.idc.com/rss/2810.do IDC RSS alerts IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Small and Medium-Sized Business 2026 Predictions — Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Implications — Positioning for Success — Opportunities for Tech Sales and Marketing Leaders https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=AP52899025&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Market Presentation is an accompanying piece to the main <I>IDC</I> <I>FutureScape</I> <I>Worldwide Small and Medium-Sized Business 2026 Predictions</I> <I>—</I> <I>Asia/Pacific (Excluding</I> <I>Japan) Implications</I>. It provides specific recommendations for two tech vendor personas: tech sales leaders and tech marketing leaders.</P> Market Presentation Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Supriya Deka IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Small and Medium-Sized Business 2026 Predictions: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Implications https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=AP53956125&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC FutureScape presents 10 key predictions for Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) (APEJ) small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) (1–500 employees) and midmarket (500–999 employees) through 2026 and beyond, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, financial operations (FinOps), and macroeconomic forces shaping digital strategy.</P><P>"For SMBs in APEJ, the next phase of digital growth isn't about adopting more tools; it's about making technology deliver measurable business results. As AI, cloud, and automation become accessible, success will come from using them strategically to improve efficiency and profitability," says Supriya Deka, research manager, Asia/Pacific Growth-Focused Technologies and Business Strategies at IDC.</P> Tech Buyer Presentation Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Supriya Deka SMB Communications Services Survey, 2025: Mobility https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US53969825&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Survey provides a summary of results from IDC's <I>SMB Communications Services Survey</I>, an online survey of United States–based small and medium-sized businesses fielded in September 2025. This portion of the survey explores key issues related to mobility services adoption and implementation by businesses with 1–499 employees.</P> IDC Survey Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Jason Blackwell IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Small and Medium-Sized Business 2026 Predictions - Japan Implications https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=JPJ53023725&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>本プレゼンテーションは、米国において発行された『<I>IDC FutureScape: </I><I>IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Small and Medium-Sized Business 2026 Predictions</I>(IDC #<B><A href="/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US53859525">US53859525</A></B>、2025年10月発行)』の内容を基に、国内SMB(Small and Medium-sized Business:中堅中小企業、従業員規模999人以下の企業) IT市場について、ユーザー企業/ITバイヤーが留意すべき、2026年~2031年の予測(Predictions)をまとめたものである。本プレゼンテーションにおいて、ITバイヤーに対する指針と新しいITソリューションの市場への影響度合いなどを提供している。各Predictionの項目では、ITへのインパクト、IDCの提言を提供している。</P><P>2026年は、原材料価格高騰、人件費高騰によるインフレーション懸念、米国関税政策の影響などによって業績が悪化するSMBが増加する。さらに2025年のPC更新需要の反動もあり、2026年の国内SMBのIT支出はプラス成長ながら減速を予測する。しかし、SMBの中でも比較的企業規模の大きい企業では、生産性向上に加えて、ビジネスビジネスの取り組みが継続し、AI(Artificial Intelligence)などの最新テクノロジー採用が本格化する。</P><P>したがって、IDC Japan、Verticals & Cross Technologiesのシニアリサーチマネージャーである市村 仁は、「ITサプライヤーは、SMBでもAIなどの最新テクノロジーの採用が本格化することから、人材育成、プラットフォーム整備、データ統合など各分野でSMBのAI活用が円滑に進むように支援を行うことが重要になる」と分析している。</P> Tech Buyer Presentation Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Hitoshi Ichimura IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Small and Medium-Sized Business 2026 Predictions - Japan Implications - Positioning for Success - Opportunities for Tech Sales and Marketing Leaders https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=JPJ53023625&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>本調査レポートは、『<I>IDC FutureScape: </I><I>Worldwide Small and Medium-Sized Business 2026 Predictions </I><I>- </I><I>Japan Implications</I>(IDC #<B><A href="/getdoc.jsp?containerId=JPJ53023725">JPJ53023725</A></B>、2025年12月発行)』に付随して作成されたものである。ITサプライヤーの2つの役職、営業リーダーとマーケティングリーダーに対する提言を提供している。</P> Market Presentation Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Hitoshi Ichimura Orange Aims to Lead the Spanish Market by Taking Full Control of MasOrange https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=EUR152871625&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Market Note summarizes IDC's perspective on Orange Group's announcement of a non-binding offer to acquire full ownership of Spanish operator MasOrange through the purchase of the remaining 50% of its Spanish joint venture.</P><P>"By expressing its aim to assume full control of MasOrange, Orange underscores its long-term commitment to the telecom industry in Spain and its ambition to take a leadership role in Spanish market consolidation and to rekindle growth via new value-creation models in the mass-market", said Daniela Rao and Alejadro Cadenas, European telecom & infrastructure analysts at IDC.</P> Market Note Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Daniela Rao, Alejandro Cadenas IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Midmarket Treasury and Risk Management Applications 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US53006325&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC study guides you through selecting a treasury and risk management system that's built for agility, rapid ROI, and seamless scalability. The companies listed here offer highly competent treasury functionality tailored specifically for the small and midmarket treasury teams.</P><P>"For the midmarket treasurer, time is the ultimate currency. The goal of modern TMS isn't to hire a bigger team; it's to delegate the daily grind to intelligent agents, shifting 80% of your focus from spreadsheet entry to strategic, growth-driving insight," said Kevin Permenter, senior research director, Financial Applications at IDC.</P> IDC MarketScape Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Kevin Permenter, Jordan Steele IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Unified Endpoint Management Software for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US53003425&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC study is a vendor assessment of the unified endpoint management software market, focusing on SMB IT buyers through the IDC MarketScape model.</P><P>"When it comes to selecting unified endpoint management software, small and medium businesses (SMBs) often have differing requirements than larger firms around features, scaling capabilities, channel delivery partners, and product bundling and integration requirements," says Phil Hochmuth, research VP, Endpoint Device Management and Enterprise Mobility, IDC. "SMBs choose UEM tools that maximize the value of their entire IT operations tool stack and simplify ongoing endpoint device management functions with advanced automation and AI capabilities." </P> IDC MarketScape Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Phil Hochmuth Macroeconomic Challenges and the SMB: What Tech Suppliers Need to Know, 2025 https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US53927425&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Market Perspective explores how macroeconomic challenges — such as rising energy prices, inflation, and tariffs — are impacting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs face mounting cost pressures and operational risks. This document offers actionable guidance for tech suppliers, emphasizing cost efficiency, resilience, and proactive support for regulatory changes to help SMBs navigate uncertainty and sustain growth amid evolving global dynamics.</P><P>"In 2025, SMBs face a perfect storm of rising costs, tariffs, and inflation. How can tech suppliers become true partners in resilience and growth for these exposed businesses?" — Elisabeth Clemmons, research analyst, Worldwide Small and Medium Business Markets</P> Market Perspective Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Elisabeth Clemmons, Katie Evans 国内IT市場 産業分野別/従業員規模別/年商規模別/地域別予測アップデート、2025年~2029年 https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=JPJ53023525&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>本調査レポートは、国内IT市場における産業分野別/従業員規模別/年商規模別のIT支出額実績(2023年、2024年)と予測(2025年~2029年)を報告している。本調査レポートでは、製品分野15区分、産業分野21区分、従業員規模5区分、年商規模別4区分、地域別8区分に分けて分析し、各産業分野で見られるIT支出のトレンドなどを報告する。</P><P>2026年の国内IT市場はPC更新需要の反動によって減速するがプラス成長は維持する。この要因には、多くの企業ではデジタル化、デジタルビジネス推進が継続していることに加えて、大企業、中堅企業を中心に既存システム刷新、インフラモダナイゼーション案件が増加していることが挙げられる。当面、国内IT市場は拡大を見込むが、これらの大型案件の終息後はデジタルビジネス推進を目的としたIT支出が中心となり、内製化、デジタルビジネス分野に強みのあるスタートアップ企業、新興ベンダーが台頭する可能性がある。このような中で、IDC Japan、Verticals & Cross Technologiesのシニアリサーチマネージャーである市村 仁は、「ITサプライヤーは、現在の既存システム刷新、インフラモダナイゼーション案件への対応と並行して、ユーザー企業への内製化支援を目的とした伴走型サービス提供、スタートアップ企業、新興ベンダーとの連携など、中長期的にビジネス拡大を可能にする施策を強化すべきである」と述べている。</P> Market Presentation Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Hitoshi Ichimura