Future of Connectedness
Create pervasive and
seamlessly connected experiences
Connectivity is the common denominator in how people, things and processes interact. For consumers and organizations, increased reliance on digital engagement requires ubiquitous, reliable and robust connectivity. But, as digital interactions continue to increase, it is clear that connectivity is not yet seamless or pervasive.
Organizations will need to address this unevenness in connectivity across different environments and locations as employees and consumers increasingly expect digital experiences supported by ubiquitous, reliable and robust connectivity.
Inside the Future of Connectedness
The Future of Connectedness framework is built on three separate but interdependent layers that must interact seamlessly and continuously:
The Cycle of Data
Enterprises will increasingly rely on the efficient movement of data to ensure that informed decisions can be made, actions can be taken, and outcomes delivered.
Source: The Forces of Connectedness (IDC #US46853620)
Data Consumers
As digital interactions increase, connectivity must become seamless, cost effective, fast, and pervasive to provide a ubiquitous, reliable, and robust experience for data consumers.
Connectivity-Driven Outcomes
The outer layer ties all of the framework elements to desired business outcomes– scalable, secure access anytime-anywhere; business continuity and reliability; real-time insights; and pervasive digital experiences.
Research Programs and Custom Solutions
5G Monetization and Adoption Strategies
Carrier Network Infrastructure
Communications Service Provider Operations and Monetization
Consumer Communications Services
Enabling Technologies: Wireless and Mobile Connectivity
Enterprise Communications Infrastructure
Enterprise Communications Services
Enterprise Wireless Professional Services
Future of Connectedness - Agenda
Hosting and Colocation Services
IDC Telecommunications Insights: Technology Priorities and Strategies
Managed Edge and Content Delivery Services
Mobile Phones
Mobile and Internet of Things Communications Services
Network Life-Cycle and Infrastructure Services
Small and Medium Business Communications Services
TV and Over-the-Top Video
Unified Communications and Collaboration
United States Demand for OTT Video and Impacts on Data Consumption
Wearables
Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker
Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker
Africa ICT Market Opportunity and Digital Transformation Strategies
Asia/Pacific Communications Service Provider Business Transformation Strategies
Asia/Pacific Communications Service Provider Technology Strategies
Asia/Pacific Devices
Australia and New Zealand Communications: Impact Executive Reports
Australia and New Zealand Telecommunications Market
Canadian Communications Market Drivers and Strategies
China Devices
China Digital Automotive and Transportation Strategies
China Monthly Smart Speaker Tracker: Sales-Out
China Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker: Home Surveillance Cameras
China Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker: Child Device Forecast
China Quarterly Wireless Earphone Tracker
China Telecommunications Market
China: IPv6+ Industry Deployment
China: Intelligent Campus Network Construction Guide
Europe: Future of Connectedness
European 5G Strategies
European Enterprise Communications Services
European Enterprise Mobile Device Deployments
European Enterprise Networks and Life-Cycle Services
European Smart Connected Devices and Emerging Technologies
European Telco 2025: Digital Services for the Mass Market
European Unified Communications and Collaboration
IDC Telecommunications Insights: European Technology Priorities and Strategies
India Monthly Smart Speaker Tracker
Japan 5G Driving Business and Technologies
Japan Network Infrastructure Strategies
Korea Smart Connected Devices
Middle East and North Africa ICT Market Opportunity and Digital Transformation Strategies
Middle East, Turkey, and Africa Telecom Markets, ICT Regulations, and Telco Transformation Strategies
Russia ICT Market Opportunity and Digital Transformation Strategies
Turkey ICT Market Opportunity and Digital Transformation Strategies