International Data Corporation
International Data Corporation (IDC) is a market research and analysis firm specializing in information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology. IDC is a subsidiary of International Data Group. IDC is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts and claims to have over 850 analysts in 50 countries.[1]
Patrick J McGovern founded IDC in Massachusetts with a friend during 1964 after a UNIVAC executive complained to him about the lack of market research information available on the emerging computer industry.[2] At the beginning, the company produced a computer industry data base and a newsletter, EDP Industry & Market Report.
Competitors
- Aberdeen Group
- ABI Research
- Burton Group
- Canalys
- Dittberner Associates
- Forrester Research
- Frost & Sullivan
- Gartner
- GfK
- Jupiter Research
- Technology Evaluation Centers
- TekPlus
- The 451 Group
- Wireless Federation
- Yankee Group
References
- ^ About IDC from IDC website.
- ^ http://www.mediabankers.com/news/news_story.php?id=49
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