The fruits of IDC's ongoing expansion efforts have been recognized in a recent report from Outsell, Inc., the only syndicated research and advisory firm for the information industry. In particular, the report noted IDC's industry leadership in research analysts, geographic coverage, and growth in vertical industry markets. The Outsell report outlines IDC's overall position in the $2.6 billion worldwide information technology (IT) and telecommunications research sector and how IDC's recent expansion efforts have strengthened its position in this competitive market.

In terms of revenue, IDC is the largest private company in this sector and the second largest company overall. With more than 950 analysts, IDC also has the largest research staff in the sector. Reflecting the company's focus on research-driven market intelligence, the report notes that IDC has the sector's highest concentration (59%) of analysts among its employees.

IDC's geographic footprint is identified by Outsell as a "key strength, especially in comparison to other large IT & Telecom research firms." With a long-standing commitment to global coverage, IDC extended its geographic presence to an industry-leading 93 country markets with the addition of 20 new countries in 2006. The report also notes that "IDC has more analysts outside the U.S. (62%) than within." The company's broad global presence brings unsurpassed local knowledge to IDC's clients and ensures early and deep coverage of the industry's emerging markets.

The report also focuses on the expansion of IDC's vertical industry research through the creation of six Insights businesses (Energy Insights, Financial Insights, Government Insights, Health Industry Insights, Manufacturing Insights, and Global Retail Insights). Outsell gives IDC high marks for this strategic expansion, stating that "for the IT & Telecom research industry, IDC provides a good best practice example of developing and rolling out a number of vertical services, with a commitment that is second to none in this segment."

More details of the report is available here.

About Outsell, Inc.

Outsell is the only worldwide syndicated research and advisory firm that delivers must-have intelligence and advice to publishers and information providers. We analyze markets, companies, and trends, and provide fact-based recommendations for high-level executives and product development, marketing and strategy teams. In addition, we work with information managers to benchmark spending and demonstrate best practices. Outsell invests significantly in original research each year to guide clients in optimizing their strategies, plans, and performance. Outsell's headquarters are in Burlingame, CA, US and London, UK. Visit us at www.outsellinc.com.