Category: Networks
Networks market research reports by IDC
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Cisco Live 2025: Transforming Enterprise Infrastructure for Agentic AI with a Unified Platform Across Networking, Security, and Silicon
This IDC Market Note discusses the key focus of Cisco Live on the company's unified platform, which integrates datacenter, workplace, and security architectures and is powered by specialized AI networking hardware, real-time telemetry, and domain-specific intelligence. Cisco Live marked a step forwa ... Read More
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Empowering Efficiency and Innovation Through Managed Services: NTT DATA Business Solutions' Strategic Role in BSH's Digital Journey
This IDC Perspective examines how BSH tackled several challenges by partnering with NTT DATA Business Solutions for managed services. It highlights the specific challenges that prompted this decision and describes how BSH strategically worked with NTT DATA Business Solutions to effectively address t ... Read More
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Entrust Unifies Cryptography Management with New Security Platform
This IDC Market Note discusses Entrust's announcement of its Cryptographic Security Platform at the RSAC Conference 2025. The platform is designed to streamline the management of cryptographic assets such as keys, secrets, and certificates from a single inventory source, with custom dashboards for t ... Read More
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AWS's Vision for New Zealand: Driving Tech Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainability Across Aotearoa
This IDC Market Note discusses AWS's New Zealand (Auckland) Region launch and gives an update on investment plans for New Zealand's digital infrastructure. These milestones were discussed at two events — the AWS for New Zealand Analyst Day in March 2025 and the ANZ AWS Summit in Sydney on June 4, 20 ... Read More
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Digital Infrastructure Sharing in Action: CRA Qatar's Duct Access Milestone and the Role of Platform-Driven Coordination
This IDC Market Note highlights the June 2025 announcement by Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) that it would open access to over 4,860km of government-owned telecom duct infrastructure. The report examines how passive infrastructure sharing — particularly when supported by a digital ... Read More
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Cisco CX Analyst Day: AI-First Customer Experience and Partner Transformation
This IDC Market Note analyzes Cisco's customer experience (CX) strategy and its implications for the broader technology ecosystem. The report provides insights into Cisco's execution model, partner engagement, and alignment with industry trends. ... Read More
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IDC PeerScape: Practices for Cybersecurity Program Management
This IDC PeerScape discusses how a company can measure its current security state and develop a road map with buy-in from key stakeholders."Building a security program to secure a company is a core CISO responsibility. What that looks like and how to achieve it are unique to each company and depend ... Read More
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The Pervasive IT Governance Playbook: Unifying Technology, Risk, and Business Strategy
This IDC Perspective presents a comprehensive framework for pervasive IT governance that unifies technology management, risk oversight, and strategic business alignment into a cohesive, adaptive system capable of thriving in today's turbulent digital environment. As digital transformation accelerate ... Read More
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DBSEC: Advancing Full Life-Cycle Data Security and Governance for China's Digital Future
This IDC Vendor Profile provides an overview of Beijing DBSEC Technology Co. Ltd. (DBSEC), a leading provider of full life-cycle data security solutions in China. ... Read More
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Worldwide Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study presents a five-year forecast and contains IDC's best estimate for the governance, risk, and compliance services market for the 2025–2029 period. In addition, this study discusses the drivers and dynamics that had an impact on the global security governance, risk, and compliance servi ... Read More
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Worldwide Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services and Software Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study presents a five-year forecast and contains IDC's best estimate for the governance, risk, and compliance services and software market for the 2025–2029 period. In addition, this study discusses the drivers and dynamics that had an impact on the global security governance, risk, and com ... Read More
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Vendor M&A and Impact on the Cybersecurity Channel
This IDC Market Note highlights the often-overlooked impact of cybersecurity acquisitions on channel partners, emphasizing the need for clear communication and support to mitigate partner churn and ensure successful integration. By addressing concerns such as partner seniority, market penetration, p ... Read More
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Securing Access: Addressing Identity Management Challenges in the Energy Sector
The IDC Perspective examines the implementation of SailPoint IdentityIQ IAM at SOCAR Türkiye, which demonstrates the increasing importance of centralized identity governance, automated access control, and regulatory compliance in modern enterprise environments. As organizations expand their digital ... Read More
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Quantum Computing + AI: Unlocking the Next Frontier of Enterprise Innovation
This IDC Perspective explores the key opportunities and hurdles in integrating AI with quantum computing, and vice versa, to inform stakeholders on navigating this complex, evolving landscape. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing represents one of the most transforma ... Read More
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F5's Strategic Vision for Application Delivery and Security in the AI Era
This IDC Market Note discusses key themes and takeaways from F5 AppWorld, held in London, May 2025. The main themes highlighted include: F5's evolution to the App Delivery and Security Platform, AI Gateway, and strategic acquisitions and partnerships. It also addresses key considerations for F5 as i ... Read More
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Operational Technology (OT) Security: Building Resilient and Secure Manufacturing in EMEA
This IDC Perspective on OT security highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity within EMEA's manufacturing sector, especially amid ongoing digital transformation. As AI-driven automation and the convergence of IT and OT systems heighten vulnerabilities, manufacturers are increasingly expo ... 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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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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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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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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