International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

Protegrity rolls out AI Team Edition to shield business knowledge during inferencing, using semantic preserving encryption and policy automation.

Gigamon unveils AI traffic tools as IDC says network observability market will reach USD $4.39 billion by 2029.

Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.

AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.

IDC says global handheld smart camera shipments surged 83% to 16.65 million in 2025, with DJI and Insta360 leading the boom.

IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.

IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.

IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.

Audit firms are racing to embed AI into core work, but say true advantage now hinges on tougher governance, bias controls and global rules.

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.

Chinese vendors take command of 2025 humanoid robot market as shipments near 18,000 and revenue hits USD $440 million.

Confidential computing shifts from niche to mainstream as 75% of organisations adopt it to secure AI workloads and sensitive data in use.

Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.

Denodo launches DeepQuery, enabling real-time, multi-source analysis of enterprise data to answer complex business questions faster and with explainable AI.

Freshworks unveils Freshservice Journeys, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline employee transitions like onboarding and offboarding across departments.

SAS unveils AI models targeting labour-intensive business tasks, backed by a USD $1 billion investment to boost efficiency across industries.

SAS Viya launches new AI tools, including synthetic data generation and cloud services, to boost productivity and decision-making across industries globally.

Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.

Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.