Abstract

This IDC study provides a detailed description of IDC's Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide methodology and taxonomy. This document should be used as a companion piece for IDC's Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide and all of IDC's worldwide industry research. Technology suppliers may utilize this approach and structure to also help them build an industry-focused organization.

"IDC's Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide Taxonomy provides a clear set of definitions that specify clearly and precisely how IDC evaluates artificial intelligence spending around the world, providing a comprehensive global view of the marketplace," said Mike Glennon, senior research manager at IDC's Customer Insights and Analysis group. "This document provides the definitive description of what is included in our measurement of this market and is an invaluable resource that helps vendors standardize their vocabulary when approaching this dynamic and fast-growing market."

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