Category: Computer Hardware & Networking
Computer Hardware & Networking market research reports by IDC
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Trends and Factors Shaping the Adoption of Roll-to-Roll Digital Textile Printers in Europe
This IDC Market Note discusses the growth of the European roll-to-roll digital textile printer market. This expansion is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by technological advancements, changes in the clothing and fashion industry, and growing demand for sustainability in the textile ... Read More
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Japan Enterprise Networks Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study provides market forecasts and prospects for the Japan enterprise network equipment market, which consists of enterprise Ethernet switches, enterprise routers, and enterprise wireless LAN devices, for the years 2025–2029, in addition to the actual results for 2024. Although there were ... Read More
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Ricoh Unity Program Rewards EMEA Partner Talent
This IDC Market Note outlines the premise of Ricoh's new EMEA partner program, launching from September 2025, and its role in meeting the company's corporate improvement goals. ... Read More
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Print Horizons in Large Format: What FESPA 2025 Reveals About the Sector's Future
This IDC Market Note discusses how the trends showcased at FESPA 2025 indicate that large-format print vendors are continuing to drive growth through versatile devices, sustainable ink innovations, and AI-powered workflow solutions amid economic and competitive pressures. ... Read More
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Understanding IBM's Approach for Its Next-Gen Mainframe — the IBM z17
This IDC Market Note focuses on IBM's strategy as the company seeks to maintain mainframe relevance for mission-critical workloads in an ever-growing hybrid IT environment. IBM's z17 mainframe launch aims to strengthen its position in AI and hybrid IT environments, addressing cycle dynamics with enh ... Read More
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Services Providers Accelerate NVIDIA Partnerships
This IDC Market Note examines how NVIDIA is expanding its role from AI hardware provider to strategic enabler of enterprise AI through deepening partnerships with global IT services firms. Triggered by announcements at NVIDIA’s GTC 2025, the document highlights a new wave of NVIDIA collaborations wi ... Read More
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Dell Technologies World 2025
This IDC Market Note provides insights into Dell Technologies World 2025. Michael Dell, chief executive officer, kicked off Dell Technologies World 2025 with his keynote, which exemplified the fundamental restructuring of enterprise technology ecosystems, with AI as the primary engine. Within this c ... Read More
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Worldwide Solid State Drive Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study presents an updated outlook for the solid state drive (SSD) market for the 2025–2029 period. SSD industry dynamics and the end-device forecast changes are aggregated, analyzed, and applied to IDC's long-term SSD forecast in terms of units, revenue, and petabytes for each consumption c ... Read More
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Cybersecurity 2025 Update: Miscellaneous Musings from IDC's Security and Trust Team
This IDC Market Note documents the thoughts and opinions on the state of the cybersecurity market in relationship to geopolitical uncertainties. The IDC's Security and Trust Team highlights the impact of geopolitical uncertainties on the cybersecurity market, noting increased costs and supply chain ... Read More
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Japan IT Security Forecast, 2025–2029: Software, Appliance, and Services
This IDC study provides market size forecasts for the Japan security software market, Japan security appliance market, and the Japan security services market from 2025 to 2029. With the shift to cloud computing and changes in workstyles due to remote work, the attack surface of endpoints has expande ... Read More
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Forcepoint Completes Acquisition of Getvisibility, Expanding Data Security Capabilities
This IDC Market Note discusses Forcepoint’s latest acquisition of Getvisibility. Forcepoint’s acquisition of Getvisibility enhances its data security capabilities by integrating Getvisibility’s data security posture management and data detection and response tools. This move strengthens Forcepoint’s ... Read More
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Questions to Ask Your SaaS Vendor to Assess Security Posture
This IDC Perspective discusses the importance of addressing cybersecurity questions during software procurement that cannot be understated to ensure third-party applications meet security requirements, the need for risk mitigation, compliance assurance, cost efficiency, and building trust. By evalua ... Read More
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Regulatory Turning Point: How Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI Laws Are Reshaping Enterprise Strategy in Asia/Pacific
This IDC Perspectivehighlights how the convergence of data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulations is fundamentally reshaping enterprise technology strategy across Asia/Pacific. As governments race to enhance digital resilience and enterprises grapple with compliance complexity, this regulatory m ... Read More
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Worldwide Business Use Tablet Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study presents the five-year forecast for the worldwide business use of tablet shipments by operating system and user type (consumer, individual liable, and corporate liable). It is part of IDC's continuing research with respect to mobile devices. Findings in this document are based on info ... Read More
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Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: A Primer Guide for Cybersecurity Architects
This IDC Perspective on agentic AI in cybersecurity explores the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, emphasizing the role of agentic AI, which enables systems to exhibit agency through perception, reasoning, and action. The document outlines the progression from manual operations to dynamic autonomy, ... Read More
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IDC PlanScape: BYOD Programs for Large Enterprises
This IDC PlanScape provides BYOD decision imperatives organizations must work through in four key areas: understanding worker populations, creating BYOD policies, evaluating technology, and evaluating services solutions. In addition, we provide guidance on which key stakeholders in the organization ... Read More
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Roland Doubles Down with New "X" Models
This IDC Market Note highlights some of the news and insights from the recent Roland DG event where the company unveiled a new XG-series large format eco-solvent inkjet printer-cutter. ... Read More
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Worldwide Hard Disk Drive Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study presents an update to Worldwide Hard Disk Drive Forecast Update, 2024–2028 (IDC #US52746924, December 2024). It integrates IDC's current IT hardware and consumer electronics products forecasts through 2029 as well as updated HDD and SSD technology transition assumptions. This forecast ... Read More
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Data Classification Taxonomy: It Is All About the Data
This IDC Market Perspective discusses the critical importance of data classification and protection in the context of digital transformation and AI advancements. It highlights IDC's data classification taxonomy, which categorizes data into public, internal, sensitive, and secret, emphasizing the nee ... Read More
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D-Wave: Redefining Blockchain with Quantum Computing
This IDC Market Note discusses the evolving landscape of quantum computing, emphasizing the need for diverse real-world applications beyond simulation-heavy use cases. D-Wave Quantum, Inc. demonstrated quantum hashing for blockchain, showcasing enhanced security and efficiency. By replacing classica ... Read More
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How Tariff Threats Are Impacting the European Print Services Market
This IDC Market Note looks at how the threat of tariffs is already impacting the print services market in Europe. ... Read More
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Key Announcements from RSAC 2025 for DevSecOps and Software Supply Chain Security
This IDC Perspective summarizes key product announcements and market developments from RSA Conference 2025, with a focus on application security. The event featured a surge of innovation across areas including securing AI agents and applications, modernizing application security testing, strengtheni ... Read More
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Cybersecurity in EMEA Retail: AI's Role in Enhancing Cyberattack and Fraud Protection in Retail
This IDC Perspective discusses how cybersecurity in EMEA retail is being fundamentally reshaped by the integration of AI to address evolving digital threats. As retailers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa accelerate their digital transformation efforts — adopting technologies such as omni-chann ... Read More
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Windows Protected Print: A Comprehensive Look at the Impact of Microsoft's Efforts to Modernize Office Printing
This IDC Market Perspective examines Microsoft's efforts to modernize office printing through Windows Protected Print (WPP) and Universal Print. It highlights the need for secure, efficient printing in today's digital landscape, addressing challenges with legacy systems. With WPP, Microsoft has intr ... Read More
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The Inkjet Market: Consumer Versus Commercial
This IDC Market Perspective discusses the changing landscape of the inkjet market in terms of trends within consumer and commercial segments. It aims to help suppliers align their portfolios with developments in the market and manage their offerings in a market that is in decline."Inkjet markets are ... Read More
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