CIO

JANUARY 13, 2025

The economic and competitive landscape is extremely dynamic, and customers expect more seamless, personalized, and efficient experiences, Pappas says. According to our own research , organizations believe it will take an average of four years to transition to PQC, he notes. The reality is that the transition is a long-term endeavor.

Innovation 526

Innovation Competitive Landscape Security Security 526

CIO

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When addressed properly , application and platform modernization drives immense value and positions organizations ahead of their competition, says Anindeep Kar, a consultant with technology research and advisory firm ISG. Make sure you’re thinking about where modernization can make a competitive difference and start there.”

IT 524

IT Human Resources Advantage Advantage 524

CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Where innovation and agility are key drivers of competitive advantage, traditional IT metrics that shaped IT for the past 50 years are insufficient. And being late places your organization at a competitive disadvantage. If you haven’t already aligned your CIO metrics to the new reality, you are late. Contact us today to learn more.

Benchmarking 480

Benchmarking Innovation Research Gaming 480

Cipher

APRIL 21, 2022

If you’re in the process of creating a business plan, market research will play a central role in helping you to shape your strategy. You could be working on a business plan to raise investment for a new startup , or pulling together a detailed strategy that outlines the expansion of an existing business into a new market.

Market Research 505

Market Research Marketing Research Research Marketing 505

CIO

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate this week’s Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, as well as the research firm’s annual predictions list. “It It is clear that no matter where we go, we cannot avoid the impact of AI,” Daryl Plummer, distinguished vice president analyst, chief of research and Gartner Fellow told attendees. “AI

Security 506

Security Security Capital Intelligence 506

CIO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

CIOs, drawing from recent black swan events, should proactively prepare for such shifts,” said Prabhu Ram, VP of the industry research group at Cybermedia Research. Meanwhile, other countries are advancing their semiconductor capabilities, intensifying global competition in the tech sector,” Ram added.

Globalization 411

Globalization Technology Technology Research 411

CIO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Both KLA Corporation and Applied Materials have committed to major expansions of their Singapore manufacturing facilities, while LAM Research has built out its largest manufacturing site in Malaysia,” Allen wrote. However, finding replacements for advanced semiconductors may be costly and difficult, further raising operational expenses.

Commerce 447

Commerce Technology Technology Research 447

CIO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If 2023 was the year of AI discovery and 2024 was that of AI experimentation, then 2025 will be the year that organisations seek to maximise AI-driven efficiencies and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Yet research shows Australians are already using AI without formal policies.

Advantage 411

Advantage Advantage Intelligence Intelligence 411

CIO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Were still very early in the journey, but its only going to get better, says Dwight Klappich, a research vice president at Gartner. Gonzlez,research manager of industrial IoT and intelligence strategiesat IDC. AI is really the brain driving humanoid robots like Agility, Tesla Optimus, and Boston Dynamics Atlas.

Retail 468

Retail Hospitals Research Intelligence 468

CIO

JANUARY 14, 2025

CIOs who act decisively now will gain a competitive edge by building adaptable, AI-ready teams. Learn more about IDCs research for technology leaders OR subscribe today to receive industry-leading research directly to your inbox. Mona Liddell is a research manager for IDCs CIO Executive Research team.

IT 461

IT Primary Research Knowledge Research 461

CIO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This unprecedented investment will focus on building state-of-the-art data centers, supporting startups, and expanding AI infrastructure to drive both domestic growth and international competitiveness. In recent years, the Kingdom has set up research centers, ministries, and educational programs focused on AI.

Globalization 477

Globalization Startups Education Innovation 477

CIO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Recent research shows that 67% of enterprises are using generative AI to create new content and data based on learned patterns; 50% are using predictive AI, which employs machine learning (ML) algorithms to forecast future events; and 45% are using deep learning, a subset of ML that powers both generative and predictive models.

Intellectual Property 477

Intellectual Property Startups Algorithm Learning 477

CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

It’s a common scenario among CIOs — it’s often easier to communicate and gain consensus with business stakeholders on the urgent need for innovation (a competitiveness factor) and cybersecurity (an existential threat) than on addressing maintenance tasks (technical debt). Learn more about IDC’s research for technology leaders.

Security 370

Security Security Competitive Primary Research 370

CIO

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Leading CEOs are using it to create new processes and competitive differentiation. More about the research For our primary research, we interviewed more than 2,300 executive and senior IT and business leaders from organisations in 34 countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

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Research Business Primary Research Value Chain 328

Crayon

AUGUST 5, 2024

In a world where business competition is fiercer than ever, having a strategic edge is no longer optional—it's essential. Our recent webinar, " Elevate Your Competitive Enablement Strategy with Crayon AI ," explored how businesses can harness the power of AI to outsmart competitors and thrive in a fast-paced market.

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Competitive Competitive Intelligence Intelligence Intelligence 325

CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Salesforce has made its customer relationship management (CRM) suite, dubbed Starter, generally available in an effort to garner more market share in the small and medium businesses (SMBs) segment as it faces stiff competition from rivals such as Zoho. Will the pricing work for SMBs?

Competitive 369

Competitive Sales Research Market Research 369

CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

An early trend seems to be the SaaS model, with a per-conversation model emerging for infrequent users, says Ritu Jyoti, general manager and group vice president for AI, automation, data and analytics research at IDC. Vendors may move towards hybrid models that combine cost-based transparency with performance-driven incentives.

Technology 479

Technology Technology Win Management 479

CIO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The launch by SAP of new AI capabilities in its SuccessFactors HCM (human capital management) suite Monday is a case of “better late to the party than never,” according to an analyst with Info-Tech Research Group. Skills is an overall organizational strategic challenge to tackle to stay competitive.

IT 410

IT Human Resources Intelligence Intelligence 410

CIO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There is no single solution to success, but the research highlights some key plays UAE business leaders need to home in on to build a truly AI-driven enterprise. Having the right AI tools will help these employees manage the increasing volume and variety of data and find the competitive edge their organisations need.

Technology 313

Technology Technology Business Data Analysis 313

CIO

JANUARY 15, 2025

In addition, beyond allowing companies to invest in AI, divestiture could allow them to improve competitiveness and efficiency, to focus on other innovation, and to unload underperforming units, Hed says.

Capital 483

Capital Education Technology Technology 483

CIO

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In support functions, gen AI expedites call center operations by generating rapid, context-aware responses to intelligently route queries, reduce average handling time, and improve resolution rate, says Ram Ramamoorthy, director of AI research at ManageEngine.

Business 538

Business Airline Win Sales 538

CIO

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We are fully funded by the Singapore government with the mission to accelerate AI adoption in industry, groom local AI talent, conduct top-notch AI research and put Singapore on the world map as an AI powerhouse. Building a future where AI benefits everyone AI talent is crucial for national competitiveness in today’s world.

Education 427

Education Win Innovation Learning 427

CIO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many retailers are looking to AI for that competitive advantage. According to Retail Doctor Groups latest research , Australian retailers demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of AI applications, particularly in personalisation, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimisation.

Retail 392

Retail Commerce Market Segmentation Innovation 392

CIO

AUGUST 20, 2024

AMD is acquiring server maker ZT Systems to strengthen its data center technology as it steps up its challenge to Nvidia in the competitive AI chip market. By buying ZT Systems, AMD strengthens its ability to build these high-performance systems, boosting its competitiveness against rivals such as Nvidia. “ZT

Competitive 481

Competitive Research Win Globalization 481

Crayon

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If you’re responsible for competitive enablement, you should survey your sales reps on a quarterly basis and ask them how confident they feel selling against your top competitors.

Battlecard 325

Battlecard Competitive Sales Research 325

CIO

AUGUST 20, 2024

From there, the phrase went viral among practitioners, media, researchers, and executives as it described strategic plans for competitiveness and growth. On one side, my research emphasized how customer and employee behaviors and expectations were changing. I saw true transformation as vital for businesses to remain competitive.

Innovation 543

Innovation Business Gaming Win 543

CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Added up, perhaps these are among the reasons that 51% of companies have not seen an increase in performance or profitability from digital investments, according to KPMG research. And we gave each silo its own system of record to optimize how each group works, but also complicates any future for connecting the enterprise.

Business 540

Business Intelligence Intelligence Innovation 540

CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

There are many areas of research and focus sprouting from the capabilities presented through LLMs. A company that adopts agentic AI will gain competitive advantages in innovation, efficiency and responsiveness and may become more agile in operations. In 2024, a new trend called agentic AI emerged.

Learning 506

Learning Advantage Advantage Technology 506

CIO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Nevertheless, Tencent Cloud faces stiff competition from more established cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure in the region. While Tencent Cloud’s localized, cost-effective solutions give it a competitive edge, the company still needs to differentiate its offerings beyond price.

Innovation 451

Innovation Marketing Marketing Commerce 451

CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Seek equal seating and set shared objectives Collaboration between IT and business leaders is important, but it can be difficult for IT leaders to get a seat at the business strategy table, says Ola Chowning, a partner at technology research and advisory firm ISG.

Business 533

Business IT Innovation Technology 533

CIO

AUGUST 9, 2024

As business leaders look to harness AI to meet business needs, generative AI has become an invaluable tool to gain a competitive edge. At NYU Langone Health , researchers are developing an LLM trained on a decade of patient records. Implementing generative AI to gain a competitive edge can significantly benefit business leaders.

Business 538

Business Gaming Competitive Knowledge 538

CIO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This could force companies to share sensitive information, raising concerns over intellectual property and competitive advantage. On the other hand, such a push for transparency could also drive wider AI adoption, according to Sharath Srinivasamurthy, associate VP of research at IDC.

Intellectual Property 509

Intellectual Property Innovation Research Advantage 509

Crayon

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Automate your competitive enablement workflow with Sparks, the first AI research and analysis tool streamlines your content creation and distribution.

Battlecard 369

Battlecard Analysis Competitive Research 369

CIO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

When they’re squeezed out by competition or forced to hide behind paywalls to sustain themselves, it reduces the variety of voices and viewpoints available on the web. Learn more about IDC’s research for technology leaders OR subscribe toda y to receive industry-leading research directly to your inbox.

Algorithm 217

Algorithm Benchmarking Gaming Research 217

CIO

MAY 30, 2024

“SMBs stand to reap immense benefits from the power of AI,” says Katie Evans, Research Director, Worldwide Small and Medium Business Research at IDC. With leaner staffs and budgets than their enterprise counterparts, the efficiency gains that AI can bring can be a true game-changer in giving SMBs a competitive edge.”

Gaming 434

Gaming Innovation Research Intelligence 434