https://my.idc.com/rss/2807.do IDC RSS alerts https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=lcUS54408126&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication IDC Link Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Matthew Eastwood https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US54339526&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Survey Spotlight highlights research from IDC's 2025 AI in Networking Special Report, which is a global survey of network practitioners exploring two major angles of AI in networking: networking for AI, or how network infrastructure must evolve to support AI workloads; and AI for networking, or how AI-powered capabilities are transforming the engineering and operations of the network. This IDC Survey Spotlight specifically highlights the growing bandwidth needs for enabling secure and optimized cloud-based connectivity for AI applications and data. </P><P>"In the AI era, bandwidth is rising rapidly, specifically when it comes to connectivity for cloud-based AI workloads. Organizations report an average annualized increase in bandwidth of 49% in the coming year for AI cloud connectivity, with almost 15% expecting an increase of more than 75%. IaaS cloud providers are key partners for enterprises in the AI era, serving as hubs for AI data and applications. To seize this market opportunity, enterprise networking vendors must ensure their AI strategies explicitly prioritize secure, optimized cloud/multicloud connectivity and management tailored to the demands of AI workloads," says Brandon Butler, senior research manager, Enterprise Networks.</P> IDC Survey Spotlight Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Brandon Butler https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US54260526&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Perspective report examines five key trends for both enterprises and the connectivity ecosystem to consider for 2026 as they work together to advance digital business initiatives.</P><P>"2026 will be a year where enterprises modernize their connectivity 'fabrics' to support new digital initiatives, and they will do so at a frenetic pace," commented Paul Hughes, research director for Future Enterprise Connectivity Strategies at IDC. "IDC data already shows investment growth across virtually all connectivity technology segments, as over 60% of businesses are increasing investment in areas such as network security, UC&C, multicloud networking, IoT, private wireless networks, and wireless WAN infrastructure."</P> IDC Perspective Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Paul Hughes https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=lcEUR154351026&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication IDC Link Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Alejandro Cadenas https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=EUR154273926&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Perspective provides an overview of markets covered under IDC's European 5G and IoT Monetization and Adoption Strategies research program. It analyzes various aspects of 5G strategies, including connections and use cases, details the overarching market trends and competitive dynamics of the industry, and provides actionable advice to providers with interests in 5G and mobility management technologies.</P><P>"The telecommunications industry has reached a critical inflection point where connectivity is no longer a sufficient engine for growth. To justify the massive capital expenditure in next-generation mobile networks, operators are pivoting from being 'bit pipes' to becoming digital service enablers," said Alejandro Cadenas, associate vice president of Telco Research at IDC. "This shift makes strategic monetization the top priority for telcos as well as for the entire ecosystem of technology partners and vendors, who must now prove their value in driving new revenue streams beyond monthly subscriptions."</P> IDC Perspective Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Alejandro Cadenas https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US54288726&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Survey questionnaire provides a forward-looking view of the corporate smartphone market, examining how organizations acquire, evaluate, and manage smartphones today and how these approaches are expected to evolve in the near term.</P><P>Through direct comparisons between 2025 and 2026, the survey highlights shifts in procurement channels, per-device spending expectations, and device refresh cycles, offering insight into changing budget priorities and purchasing strategies.</P><P>The survey also explores the key evaluation criteria that influence company smartphone selection, with particular attention to technical specifications and mobile security considerations, as well as the primary concerns shaping organizational decision-making.</P><P>In addition, the survey analyzes the operating system landscape, outlining the current and anticipated balance between Android and iOS deployments and factors that may drive stability or change in platform preferences over time.</P><P>Finally, the survey reviews the mobile services organizations currently leverage, providing context around device management, support, and operational services that complement corporate smartphone deployments.</P> IDC Survey Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Ramon T. Llamas https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=EUR154279826&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Market Note provides an overview of BT International's latest annual analyst event, held in London in November 2025. Covering BT's global MNC business, it looks at the new unit's strategic direction, progress in its operations and partner model, and its two strategic foundational platforms: Global Voice and Global Fabric.</P> Market Note Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT James Eibisch, Graham Fruin, Chris Silberberg https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US53586926&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Market Perspective examines the key trends that will impact the enterprise mobile devices market in 2026. As IT buyers and businesses head into 2026, the important lessons learned around mobile AI, device refresh rates, and business-only devices will drive the trends we expect to see in this market throughout the year.</P><P>"If 2025 saw a period of AI discovery in the workplace, IT buyers can expect to see a period of AI use case refinement through 2026," says Bryan Bassett, research manager, Enterprise Mobility, IDC. "Mobile AI use case refinement will apply specific AI devices, tools, and services to address the needs of specific enterprise workflows. Unlike current AI-powered smartphone features, these solutions will not be for general-purpose productivity, but instead strategic deployments of mobile AI technology targeting industry use cases".</P> IDC Perspective Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Bryan Bassett https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=EUR154286326&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Market Perspective details the scope and definitions of the markets covered in the Europe, Middle East and Africa Wholesale Telecoms Strategies program. It covers the provision of connectivity and related infrastructure services to telecoms operators, ISPs, cloud service providers, OTTs, CDNs, datacenter operators and media service providers.</P><P>"As they aspire to become digital service providers, wholesale operators should adopt more flexible, on-demand and API-based service models to be successful in a complex, dynamic and diversifying marketplace." — Senior Research Director Jan Hein Bakkers, IDC EMEA</P> Market Perspective Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Jan Hein Bakkers, Tolga Yalcin https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US52873026&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_source=alert&utm_campaign=rss_syndication <P>This IDC Market Perspective discusses the emerging trends in the IoT connectivity market. The IoT cellular connectivity market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by rising enterprise demand for global, scalable solutions, the adoption of eSIM and SGP.32 standards, the emergence of 5G RedCap, and the integration of satellite connectivity. As legacy networks are phased out, LTE-M and NB-IoT are becoming the default, while increasing data usage and advanced analytics are reshaping revenue models. Providers must prioritize long-term reliability, security, and customer education to capitalize on these evolving trends through 2026.</P><P>"As IoT deployments scale globally, the real question for 2026 isn't just about connecting more devices — it's about who will master seamless, secure, and future-proof connectivity in a world where borders, networks, and even orbits are no longer barriers but building blocks for innovation," says Pahul Preet Singh, senior research analyst, Mobile and IoT Communications Services, IDC.</P> Market Perspective Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Pahul Singh, John Gole