IDC Hosts Worldwide Internet of Things 2015 Predictions Web Conference

Event to feature highlights from new IDC FutureScape report, including the future of IoT data

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--()--International Data Corporation (IDC) will host IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Internet of Things 2015 Predictions on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern time. IDC's annual Predictions Web conference series features an accompanying IDC FutureScape report, part of the newly launched IDC DecisionScape portfolio of decision-making methodologies. The new reports are designed to help technology professionals in their strategic IT planning efforts. The Web conference will feature IDC's Internet of Things analysts, Vernon Turner, Carrie MacGillvray, Jonathan Gaw, Mario Morales, and Ruthbea Clarke.

To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/IDCioTFutureScape2015

Featured decision imperatives include:

  • What will occur to all IoT data that is hosted on service provider platforms over the next 5 years?
  • The future of IoT-created data.
  • The impact on all enterprise-sized companies in retail, manufacturing, and automotive industries as it relates to IoT data.

"The Internet of Things will give IT managers a lot to think about," said Vernon Turner, Senior Vice President of Research at IDC. "Enterprises will have to address every IT discipline to effectively balance the deluge of data from devices that are connected to the corporate network. In addition, IoT will drive tough organizational structure changes in companies to allow innovation to be transparent to everyone, while creating new competitive business models and products."

The IDC FutureScape report that this Web conference is based on will be published and available within 24 hours of the event. To learn more about IDC Predictions and IDC FutureScapes, please visit: www.idc.com/Predictions2015.

For additional information about these predictions or to arrange a one-on-one briefing, please contact Sarah Murray at 781-378-2674 or sarah@attunecommunications.com. Reports are available to qualified members of the media. For information on purchasing reports, contact insights@idc.com; reporters should email sarah@attunecommunications.com.

About IDC FutureScape
IDC FutureScape reports are used to shape IT strategy and planning for the enterprise by providing a basic framework for evaluating IT initiatives in terms of their value to business strategy now and in the foreseeable future. IDC's FutureScapes are comprised of a set of decision imperatives designed to identify a range of pending issues that CIOs and senior technology professionals will confront within the typical 3-year business planning cycle.

About IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. In 2014, IDC celebrates its 50th anniversary of providing strategic insights to help clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com. Follow IDC on Twitter at @IDC.

Contacts

IDC
Ally Hughes, 508-935-4546
Program Director
ahughes@idc.com
or
Attune Communications
Sarah Murray, 781-378-2674
Partner
sarah@attunecommunications.com

Release Summary

IDC will host IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Internet of Things 2015 Predictions on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern time.

Contacts

IDC
Ally Hughes, 508-935-4546
Program Director
ahughes@idc.com
or
Attune Communications
Sarah Murray, 781-378-2674
Partner
sarah@attunecommunications.com