IDC
Americanabbreviation
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of IDC
From its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
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More than 1.2 billion devices were sold in 2025, a 1.9 percent year-on-year increase, according to specialist data firm IDC.
From Barron's
"Despite a challenging year marked with tariffs volatility, supply chain disruption and persistent macroeconomic headwinds across several markets, the global smartphone market demonstrated remarkable resilience," IDC research director Nabila Popal said.
From Barron's
“AI is the most consequential technology that we have ever experienced in the history of humanity,” said Tim Law, research director for AI & automation at IDC, a global market intelligence firm.
From Los Angeles Times
“This is going to have significant consequences for society,” IDC’s Law said.
From Los Angeles Times
IDC estimates that sales of extended-reality devices—which includes smart glasses and headsets—came to 14.5 million units in total in 2025.
From Barron's
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