This IDC study presents a regional analysis of the 2025 worldwide IDC Global DataSphere, which is a measure of how much data is created, captured, replicated, and consumed each year. It is forecast by several segments including consumer/enterprise and cloud/noncloud."As digital ecosystems evolve, regional differences in data generation are becoming more pronounced," says Adam Wright, research manager for IDC's Global DataSphere. "Mature markets are scaling enterprise workloads and AI adoption, while emerging regions are fueling growth through mobile-first consumer engagement and rapid infrastructure expansion. Technology vendors must tailor their strategies to regional maturity levels by balancing high-value enterprise solutions with scalable, localized offerings."
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Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Regional DataSpheres
Consumer and Enterprise DataSpheres by Region
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Artificial Intelligence
Expansion of IoT Devices and Signal Size
Inhibitors
Growing Complexity of a 3-D DataSphere
Near-Term IT Spending Changes
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
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