rssitbuyer

Bringing PLM into the Boardroom, 2025 — The Opportunity for AI in Engineering

John Snow — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation describes the opportunity for product manufacturers' engineering and R&D organizations to leverage AI-enhanced PLM and have greater influence within their company's boardrooms. Data is derived from several 2025 IDC surveys that measure various aspects of AI and PLM strategies, business initiatives, and use cases across discrete and process manufacturing industries. Additional data is derived from research into financial statements from more than 1,000 publicly traded manufacturing companies. Opportunities and recommendations for AI-enhanced PLM are discussed.

"PLM is no longer just an engineering tool — it's a strategic lever for improving financial performance. When manufacturers embrace modern PLM applications that can derive AI-driven insights from digital threads that span design, manufacturing, and supply chain, they unlock the ability to reduce production costs, improve NPI success rates, and deliver measurable business outcomes that resonate in the boardroom," said John Snow, research director, Product Innovation Strategies at IDC.

IDC MarketScape: North America IT Training Services 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment

Gina Smith, PhD — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC study provides an assessment of IT training services vendors catering to the North American market. North American organizations continue to face persistent IT talent shortages as digital transformation outpaces workforce readiness. The emergence of AI and new digital workflows is redefining the skill sets required, amplifying pressure on companies to adapt more rapidly.

"AI is transforming not just technology but the very definition of what it means to be skilled," says Gina Smith, Ph.D., research director, IT Skills for Digital Business at IDC. "In the coming years, the winners will be those who cultivate adaptable, AI-fluent workforces capable of learning and evolving as technology evolves."

IDC MarketScape: U.S. Provider Data Management for Payers 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment

Jeff Rivkin — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC study provides an evaluation of vendors that provide payer solutions for provider data management. The vendors included in this study are representative vendors in the industry that met the established criteria for market share and potential growth opportunities.

This study also identifies vendors in the provider data management market that did not qualify for this IDC MarketScape but are still identified as "vendors to watch" in this active space.

According to Jeff Rivkin, research director, Payer IT Strategies at IDC Health Insights at IDC, "Provider data management systems of record are being evolved by payers that want to automate workflow, solidify data, and enable flexibility in their back office to reduce operational costs. As payers attempt to respond to governmental mandates and competitive pressures, the ability to maintain, control, and evolve provider networks fast and effectively is a competitive advantage. Those payers that cannot upgrade may not survive the onslaught of value-based reimbursement, expanding provider types, and the increased consumer and regulatory demand for directory accuracy and network adequacy."

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance Consulting Services 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment

Philip D. Harris, CISSP, CCSK — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC study explores the services underpinnings required to enable a successful and fully implemented cybersecurity GRC program that can be managed either by the end customer or by the service provider that built it. This study also raises questions that buyers and vendors in this space can use as a guide to make informed decisions and achieve desired outcomes. The discipline and design of cybersecurity GRC services can provide a framework for orienting organizations from optimizing standard checkbox outcomes to optimizing a value-added program that effectively manages cybersecurity risks. This framework should also provide a prescriptive life-cycle approach that drives commitment and support from senior executives, board members, and various stakeholders in between.

"A well-defined cybersecurity GRC program is critical in today's ever-changing and growing threat landscape," said Phil Harris, research director, IDC's GRC Services and Software program. "Attackers are in the business for the long haul, extracting as much valuable data or intelligence while undetected to reap as many benefits as possible. A practical and pragmatic way to combat this is to adopt an ongoing methodical approach to assessing the depth and breadth of cybersecurity controls and the maturity to cull new or not-so-obvious vulnerabilities and exposures that attackers exploit. This is an ongoing race, and organizations with strong cybersecurity GRC programs will be better prepared to withstand evolving attacks."

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Partner Relationship Management Applications 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment

Mark Casidsid — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC MarketScape evaluates partner relationship management (PRM) application vendors based on their ability to address the evolving requirements of enterprises seeking to scale, orchestrate, and maximize value from increasingly complex indirect channel ecosystems. The assessment focuses on capabilities for channel enablement, integration with enterprise systems, life-cycle automation, and the adoption of intelligent, data-driven, and experience-centric channel models.

"The evolution of partner ecosystems is driving significant opportunities for growth and innovation. Yet it also introduces greater complexity in managing partner diversity, business models, and new routes to market. Modern PRM platforms are more critical than ever, serving as the foundational backbone for orchestrating these multifaceted ecosystems and driving collaboration and agility as the market continues to evolve. The next era in PRMs will be defined by advanced intelligence, through AI, that enables more experience-centric engagement and data-driven insights, helping drive growth and value creation in partner ecosystems," said Mark Casidsid, senior research analyst, AI-Enabled Business Commerce, Partner Relationship and Ecosystem Management at IDC.

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment

Bryan Bassett — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC study represents a vendor assessment of providers offering rugged mobile devices through the IDC MarketScape model. The assessment reviews both quantitative and qualitative characteristics that define current market demands and expected buyer needs for rugged solutions. The evaluation is based on a comprehensive, rigorous framework that assesses each vendor relative to the others and highlights the key factors expected to be most significant for achieving success in rugged computing in the short and long term.

"Rugged mobile devices are essential for supporting mission-critical workflows that require durability, reliability, and advanced functionality in demanding environments," says Bryan Bassett, research manager, Enterprise Mobility, IDC. "More recently, the increasing integration of AI, edge computing, and advanced connectivity with rugged mobile devices further strengthens operational efficiency while increasing mobile workforce capability, flexibility, and safety."

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Asset Management Managed Services 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment

Nishant Bansal — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC study assesses 11 managed service providers offering SAM managed services at a worldwide level. It is based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that compare providers and assess them based on the factors expected to be most conducive to success in each market in both the short and long term.

"As organizations continue to expand across SaaS, hybrid cloud, and multivendor ecosystems, the complexity of licensing and usage governance has accelerated. SAM managed services are increasingly moving beyond reactive compliance management to become strategic enablers of cost transparency, digital governance, and value realization. Providers that combine automation, analytics, and informed advisory guidance will be best positioned to help enterprises optimize spending, manage risk, and align software investments with business priorities," said Nishant Bansal, associate research director, Worldwide Services, IDC Worldwide.

ZTE Global Summit 2025: Key Takeaways and Implications to Latin America

Diego Anesini — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

ZTE’s Global Summit 2025 underscored the company’s strategic emphasis on advancing intelligent connectivity, with a strong focus on AI integration, 5G-A deployment, and early 6G innovation. The event brought together industry leaders, technology partners, and customers to explore how next-generation networks and AI-driven solutions are transforming telecommunications and enabling new business models. This IDC Link summarizes the key highlights, expert insights, and industry implications discussed during the summit, and analyzes these announcements in the context of Latin America.

Confronting the Cost of Technical Debt

Mona Liddell — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Tech Buyer Survey Spotlight examines how organizations are managing — or underestimating — the growing challenge of technical debt. While most IT leaders still view technical debt as a manageable issue, many report that it continues to increase, contributing to higher maintenance costs and reduced operational efficiency. The findings suggest that even when technical debt feels under control, it quietly compounds over time, diverting resources from modernization and innovation.

This IDC Tech Buyer Survey Spotlight highlights key actions for CIOs and IT leaders to contain this trend: Assess the organization's enterprise tech debt leverage, quantify its business impact, and embed remediation into broader modernization efforts. Addressing these early warning signs today will help organizations avoid greater cost and complexity tomorrow.

Emerging Security Technologies and Trends for 2026

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation examines the cybersecurity landscape, which is entering a transformative era, driven by AI, agentic systems, and evolving identity paradigms. Emerging security technologies and trends for 2026 explores how these innovations are reshaping detection, response, and governance, enabling organizations to scale protection without scaling head count. From AI-powered SOC automation and endpoint analytics to agentic security posture management and identity fabrics, this document highlights practical strategies for mitigating new risks while unlocking operational agility. It also examines breakthroughs in GRC intelligence hubs, sustainability risk modeling, and post-quantum readiness, offering a forward-looking view of technologies that will define resilience in the coming years. Packed with insights from IDC surveys, expert interviews, and vendor analysis, this primer is an essential guide for security leaders seeking to anticipate threats, harness innovation, and build trust in an AI-driven world.