IDC is the foremost global market intelligence and advisory firm helping Clients gain insight into technology and ebusiness trends to develop sound business strategies. Using a combination of rigorous primary research, in-depth analysis, and client interaction, IDC forecasts worldwide markets and trends to deliver dependable service and client advice. More than 700 analysts in 43 countries provide global research with local content. IDC's customers comprise the world's leading IT suppliers, IT organizations, ebusiness companies and the financial community.

IDC is uniquely positioned to provide a global perspective on IT market and technology trends. Partnering with IDC enables customers to sharpen their competitive edge, increase their opportunities and maximize sales.

Formed in 1995, IDC Russia has established a reputation as the premier source of industry data and forecasts for the market segments it covers. In a market where reliable market data is of premium importance, IDC Russia offers research products based on tried and tested methodologies, the experience of research in 43 international markets, close and continuous research of the local market, long term vendor relationships and complete (and jealously guarded) independence.

Since 1996 IDC has offered a research capability in Central Asia and Ukraine and has analysts dedicated to IT market research in these countries.

IDC is the only international market research consulting firm with local research facilities throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, as well as a center dedicated exclusively to tracking the region’s rapidly evolving IT markets. IDC can provide assistance in meeting specific business goals for the region with a comprehensive array of consulting services and coverage. Country coverage includes, the Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central Asia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

IDC has made a strategic investment in country-based research capabilities like no other global IT research organization. With eight years of experience in the region, IDC’s commitment to providing information on IT markets in Eastern Europe includes a coordinated network of offices and agents located in Budapest, Moscow, Sofia, Warsaw, Kiev and Zagreb supported by a regional center based in Prague.

For more than three decades IDC has identified customer needs, analyzed vendors, assessed technology, and interpreted market trends to support the strategic planning, business development and marketing requirements of the industry. Extensive customer surveys, in-depth competitive analysis, broad technology coverage, and high-level market analysis make IDC best source for information on the IT industry.

IDC has analysts following all aspects of information technology, and features continuous information services focusing on the following research areas: Emerging Technologies, Consumer markets, Components and Peripherals, Systems, Personal Systems, Channels, Services, Software, Networking and Telecommunications.