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IDC PlanScape: Open Source Intelligence for Investigations

Mar-23 DOC # US50445623 IDC DecisionScape

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC study provides insights into the use of open source intelligence for investigations.

"Agencies are increasingly looking to incorporate targeted OSINT tools and capabilities to circumvent gaps in situational awareness, and to establish insights, intelligence, and a record of events during investigations," notes Alison Brooks, research vice president for IDC's Worldwide Public Safety.

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SAS Analyst Conference March 28–31, 2023 — Trusted Innovations in AI, Cloud, and Open Source

Apr-23 DOC # US50581023 Insight

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.
• Ruthbea Yesner
• Adelaide O'Brien

This IDC Market Note discusses SAS' annual analyst conference that returned in person, after a three-year pandemic-driven hiatus, to showcase several pivotal market and technology developments of interest to government.

"In several key software business lines (decisioning intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI), SAS has arguably been ahead of the market, in effect waiting for the broader market to catch up; in others (cloud, open IT, interoperability, and usability), SAS has been trailing and has been focused on regaining ground," said Alison Brooks, research vice president, IDC Government Insights. "The three-year gap afforded by the pandemic provided some perspective on SAS' progress; SAS is indeed both taking its competitive threats seriously and leveraging its core expertise and differentiators."

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The Biden–Harris Administration's Bold National Cybersecurity Strategy Is Poised to Reshape the Future Digital Ecosystem

Mar-23 DOC # US50469623 Insight

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.
• Matthew Leger
• Nikola Ristivojevich
• Ruthbea Yesner
• Sandeep Mukunda
• Adelaide O'Brien
• Aaron Walker

This IDC Perspective looks at the Biden–Harris administration's release of its National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) on March 2, 2023, which seeks to address profound shifts in the cybersecurity landscape, specifically growing threats to critical infrastructure, such as those seen in the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipelines ransomware attacks. "As clearly laid out in the NCS, cybersecurity fortification is indeed a precursor to the digital economy," says Alison Brooks, Research VP, IDC Government Insights.

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The Matrix of Earthbound and Extraterrestrial Entities

Mar-23 DOC # US50456723 Insight

Authors:

• Marcia Walker
• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC Perspective provides conceptual guidance to organizations seeking to understand the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its metamorphosis into a new framework, the Matrix of Earthbound and Extraterrestrial Entities (ME³).

"The time has come to discover the space between and beyond the lines of sensors, connectivity, and cloud. Now is the perfect moment for innovators to become inquisitive about what might unfold when the Matrix of Earthbound and Extraterrestrial Entities is explored with curiosity." — Marcia Elaine Walker, research vice president, Worldwide Industry Operations Technology at IDC

"The space-time continuum does not need to be broken or even bent to take advantage of next-generation opportunities. Innovators simply need to recognize that yesterday's technology framework will soon be increasingly conceptually irrelevant." — Alison Brooks, Ph.D., research vice president, Worldwide Public Safety at IDC

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IDC Market Glance: Open Source Intelligence, 1Q23

Mar-23 DOC # US50460823 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC Market Glance sketches out the open source intelligence (OSINT) market, specifically drawing out the central OSINT capabilities, techniques, and use cases that are growing in importance for digital investigations. In part aligned with the intelligence disciplines, the document also highlights key trans-lateral capabilities and the OSINT Framework, as well as delineating which actors are pivotal to OSINT journalism. This is the first version of this IDC Market Glance, and we expect to further iterate and subdivide sections moving forward.

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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Smart Cities and Communities 2023 Predictions

Nov-22 DOC # US48646322 IDC DecisionScape

Authors:

• Ruthbea Yesner
• Louisa Barker
• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.
• Joe Dignan
• Sandeep Mukunda
• Jezamin Abdul Razak
• Nikola Ristivojevich
• Jifeng SUN
• Nigel Wallis

This IDC study provides our top 10 predictions for Smart Cities and Communities.

"Cities and communities around the world are tackling challenges unearthed during COVID-19 and recent severe weather events with a focus on foundational technology investments as well as technology innovations to provide more convenient and user-friendly experiences that are equitable, inclusive, and resilient," said Ruthbea Yesner, vice president, Government Insights, Education, and Smart Cities and Communities at IDC. "These efforts must be accelerated to respond effectively to environmental changes."

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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide National Government 2023 Predictions

Oct-22 DOC # US48645622 IDC DecisionScape

Authors:

• Adelaide O'Brien
• Jezamin Abdul Razak
• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.
• Remi Letemple
• Massimiliano Claps
• Aaron Walker

This IDC study provides 10 predictions for the worldwide national government market.

"From shifting to a digital business, attracting and retaining critical skills, selecting IT suppliers based on ESG value, and protecting agency data and personally identifiable information (PII) from nation-state attacks to reassertion of digital sovereignty, national governments face interconnected imperatives," says Adelaide O'Brien, research vice president, IDC Government Insights. "IDC's national government predictions address these imperatives with actionable advice for IT and agency leadership," she adds.

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IDC's Digital Transformation Use Case Road Map: Smart Cities and Communities, 2022

Oct-22 DOC # US49765122 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.
• Ruthbea Yesner
• Sandeep Mukunda
• Nikola Ristivojevich

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation provides a road map over three time horizons to prioritize deployment of each of the digital transformation use cases found in IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Smart Cities and Communities (IDC #US48645922, September 2022). Every organization should evaluate its own digital transformation strategy against the road map and make adjustments as needed based on regional context and organizational circumstances.

Smart Cities and communities are prioritizing initiatives that address friction in economic development, community development, public safety, intelligent transportation, and connected infrastructure. They are also seeking to address human resource shortages, budget constraints post-COVID-19 shutdowns, infrastructure modernization imperatives, and hybrid work models. To that end, cities and communities are looking to become better data stewards, delivering more seamless, usable, and cost-effective services. IDC Government Insights introduced a number of new use cases, including metaverse services and augmented participatory budgeting." — Ruthbea Yesner, vice president, IDC Government Insights

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IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: Smart Cities and Communities

Sep-22 DOC # US48645922 Study

Authors:

• Jezamin Abdul Razak
• Louisa Barker
• Sandeep Mukunda
• Ruthbea Yesner
• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC study provides a framework for digital transformation (DX) in Smart Cities and Communities, how cities are prioritizing use cases for investment, and the strategic priorities that are driving technology spending.

"Smart Cities and Communities transform the urban ecosystem to deliver environmental, financial, and social outcomes. By understanding the strategic value of digital transformation, Smart Cities and Communities can deliver truly innovative services to residents, businesses, and visitors. Digital transformation of the urban ecosystem must start with a common vision or mission, identify the core elements to delivering on that vision, and implement the critical use cases that will catalyze Smart City maturity," said Ruthbea Yesner, vice president, IDC Government Insights.

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U.S. Government Buyer Intelligence Survey: Analysis of Public Safety Agency Trends in Data Management and Analytics

Sep-22 DOC # US49631622 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation covers digital services responses from 82 public safety agencies at the state and local level. This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation is designed to help technology suppliers, government technology buyers, decision makers, procurement officers, and policymakers devise strategies and policies that maximize technology benefits, enable government to protect and service the public, and support sound investment decisions.

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U.S. State and Local Government Buyer Intelligence Survey — Public Safety Respondents: Technical Debt Analysis

Sep-22 DOC # US49631522 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation presents results from IDC Government Insights' Buyer Intelligence Survey. IDC Government Insights conducted the survey through January 2022 to understand the U.S. government buyer journey and gain insights for more effective and impactful technology decision making and investment. This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation looks at public safety agency responses to questions specific to technical debt and its impact on staff resources, budgets, and capabilities in cybersecurity, digital services, and data management and analytics.

The results show a tremendous level of technical debt in these areas that is a barrier to success and an inhibitor to state and local government's ability to maintain, update, transform, and innovate in these software areas.

IDC Government Insights' Buyer Intelligence Survey is designed to help technology suppliers and government technology buyers, decision makers, procurement officers, and policymakers devise strategies and policies that maximize technology benefits, enable government to protect and service the public, and support sound investment decisions.

IDC Government Insights' Buyer Intelligence Survey collects results from 1,315 respondents, both IT and non-IT decision makers. Public safety agency n values varied by topic area:

• Cybersecurity n = 146
• Data management and analytics n = 82
• Digital services n = 64

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Government Buyer Intelligence Survey: Analysis of Public Safety Agency Trends in Cybersecurity Technology

Sep-22 DOC # US49622422 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation covers digital services responses from 146 public safety agencies at the state and local level. This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation is designed to help technology suppliers, government technology buyers, decision makers, procurement officers, and policymakers devise strategies and policies that maximize technology benefits, enable government to protect and service the public, and support sound investment decisions.

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Government Buyer Intelligence Survey: Analysis of Public Safety Agency Trends in Digital Services Technology

Aug-22 DOC # US49606622 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation covers digital services responses from 63 public safety agencies at the state and local levels. This document is designed to help technology suppliers, government technology buyers, decision makers, procurement officers, and policy makers devise strategies and policies that maximize technology benefits, enable government to protect and service the public, and support sound investment decisions.

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IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2022: National Civilian Government

Aug-22 DOC # US48645822 Study

Authors:

• Adelaide O'Brien
• Jezamin Abdul Razak
• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.
• Massimiliano Claps
• Sandeep Mukunda

This IDC study discusses digital transformation (DX) in national governments and its influence on prioritizing use cases for investment as well as the mission and strategic priorities that are driving technology spending.

"As national governments invest in digital resiliency, areas of focus will include investments in cloud to extend the reach and reliability of digital services, business intelligence, and AI/ML to better leverage data and improve decision making; modernizing the work environment for employees; and greater investments in technologies that ensure sustainability and assure trust, including cybersecurity." — Adelaide O'Brien, research director, IDC Government Insights

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IDC Market Glance: Data-Driven Policing, 2Q22

Jun-22 DOC # US49248722 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

This IDC Market Glance provides a snapshot of the current data-driven policing landscape globally, including the definitions of the major segments of the market, the structure of the market, and the key vendors within each segment. Given the near-endless growth in data types, sources, and devices, data collection, analysis, aggregation, and sharing from a consolidated platform are becoming increasingly critical; as a result of these developments, in this IDC Market Glance update, we have added two subcategories: open source intelligence (OSINT) and incident management software.

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Axon Board Resignations Test AI Ethics Guardrails in Public Safety

Jun-22 DOC # lcUS49269722 IDC Link

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.

On June 6, nine of Axon’s 12 AI Ethics Board members resigned following an announcement on June 2 that it would build drones with non-lethal weapons (Tasers) and real-time surveillance capabilities to technologically address U.S. mass shootings. This is one of the first public tests of vendors’ ethical guardrails around next-generation technology deployments; that said, it could be the first of many.

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Smart Cities North America Award Winners and Finalists, 2022

Jun-22 DOC # US49236522 Presentation

Authors:

• Alison Brooks, Ph.D.
• Ruthbea Yesner

This IDC Market Presentation lists the Smart Cities North America Award Winners and Finalists for 2022. IDC's fifth annual Smart Cities North America Awards were presented at Smart Cities Connect, in Columbus, Ohio, on April 6, 2022. Leveraging a combination of public voting and scoring by an international panel of Smart Cities experts, winners were selected from submissions spanning 14 Smart City categories, including Administration; Civic Engagement; Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, Public Transit, Ride-hailing & Ride-sharing; Data-driven Policing; Digital Equity And Accessibility; Economic Development; Education; Public Health & Social Services; Next-Generation Emergency Services; Smart Buildings; Smart Water; Sustainable Infrastructure; Transportation Infrastructure; and Urban Planning and Land Use. In total, 3,200 public votes were cast for the various entries! This IDC Market Presentation provides a brief synopsis of the award finalists, as well as an overview of the winning submissions for each category.