IDC Financial Insights publishes a variety of research reports to help guide your business investments and plan for future technology needs.
| Market Overview |
A market overview study analyzes a market at a high level, describing its history, segments, current industry dynamics, and overall or emerging trends. This kind of report may present survey results that describe the current state of a market. |
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| Solution Architecture |
A solution architecture study details the framework necessary to compare solutions, standards, or processes in a particular market segment. It describes the components and elements required to deliver a solution successfully, how they fit together, and the core technologies required. |
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| Marketplace |
A marketplace study provides an in-depth assessment by market segment of the investment in a solution and its implementation. It typically contains projections of spending over 5 years. |
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| Market Players |
A market players study explores the competitive forces at work in a market segment and provides an in-depth comparison of the participating vendors/providers and their products and/or services. It includes a detailed profile of each vendor/provider covered in the report. |
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| Case Studies |
A case study documents real-world experiences in the context of a particular business need and its solution, including the factors that influenced an institution's actions. The roles played by vendors, consultants, and the institution's own staff are described. |
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| Looking Ahead |
A looking ahead study provides a forward-looking perspective of a single, emerging technological solution or one where there is little, if any, track record. It may also present survey results that forecast future trends. |
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| Strategy |
A strategy study explores the ways in which organizations are tackling the demands of a rapidly evolving, technology-driven global economy. It provides an overview of the strategies currently used in the industry to implement or exploit key technologies and how they differentiate the users. |
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| News Flash |
A news flash is a brief discussion of an important current event. |
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| Perspective |
Our perspectives are an objective and compelling view into our research and may include executive summaries, essential guidance and actionable advice. |
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