IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2026 Predictions

Asset Type: Webright: FutureScape

Client: Dell Technologies

Driven by the potential of autonomous operations, by 2029, 30% of factories will configure and manage control systems centrally utilizing open, virtualized, and software-defined automation platforms.

Manufacturing

October 1, 2025

Agentic AI and API Management

Asset Type: InfoBrief: Extended

Client: Salesforce

This IDC infobrief summarizes the opportunities and challenges the manufacturing industry faces in adopting agentic AI, highlighting the connectivity and data access required to be successful.

Manufacturing

November 1, 2025

How Hybrid AI Platform Solutions Help Manufacturers Overcome Roadblocks, Driving Faster, Easier Access to AI Benefits

Asset Type: Info Snapshot

Client: Lenovo

AI initiatives in manufacturing are enabled through hybrid AI — a mix of on-premises and cloud computing.

Manufacturing

November 1, 2025

Understanding the business value of Splunk for Manufacturing

Asset Type: Tool: Business Value Snapshot

Client: Splunk

Take this short assessment to discover the potential ROI of using Splunk for manufacturing organizations.

Manufacturing

March 1, 2025