International Data Corporation (IDC) is the leading market research and analysis firm specializing in information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG. IDC is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts and claims to have over 850 analysts in 50 countries.About IDC from IDC website.

Patrick McGovern founded IDC in 1964 after a UNIVAC executive complained to him about the lack of market research available on the emerging computer industry.http://www.mediabankers.com/news/news_story.php?id=49

IDC companies

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IDC has five subsidiary companies providing analysis and consultancy services for specific industries.

• Energy Insights covers the energy industry
• Health Industry Insights covers the healthcare industry
• Financial Insights covers the financial services industry
• Government Insights covers the public sector
• Manufacturing Insights covers the manufacturing industry

Competitors

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• Aberdeen Group
• TekPlus
• Burton Group
• Dittberner Associates
• Forrester Research
• Frost & Sullivan
• Gartner
• Jupiter Research
• The 451 Group
• Technology Evaluation Centers
• Yankee Group

References

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External links

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• International Data Corporation

1964 establishments | Companies based in Massachusetts | Framingham, Massachusetts

International Data Corporation