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VDC Research is a B2B technology market intelligence and consulting firm, delivering in-depth insights and strategies to vendors, technology decision makers, and investors across the globe since 1971.


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Our continuous coverage of major technology markets offers clients expert insights and extensive data, enabling breakthrough strategies and superior business performance.

Automatic Identification & Data Capture

Automatic Identification & Data Capture

VDC Research is the leading analyst firm covering AutoID and Data Capture technologies and applications. Learn More

Enterprise Mobility & Connected Devices

Enterprise Mobility & The Connected Worker

Providing in-depth and cogent analyses of critical trends impacting the opportunity for enterprise mobility solutions. Learn More

Industrial Automation & Sensors

Industrial Automation & Sensors

Enormous pressure for improved manufacturing responsiveness and efficiency is creating opportunities. Learn More

IoT & Embedded Technology

Internet of Things (IoT) market opportunities are driving rapid change in the technology ecosystem. Learn More

Go To Market Consulting Services

Go-To Market Consulting

Educate your market, enhance your brand, and generate highly qualified leads using VDC’s Go-To-Market Services. Learn More

Strategic Advisory Services Consulting Services

Strategic Advisory Services Consulting

Identify and achieve ambitious goals for your business through consulting engagements from VDC’s Strategic Advisory Services. Learn More

Featured Blog Posts

Energy Transition Initiatives Will Stimulate OT Cybersecurity Market Growth:

New Research Available: The Global Market for OT Cybersecurity Software and Services

Over the years, several high-profile breaches have drawn attention to the consequences of inadequately secured OT networks and systems…

Smart City Gold Rush: UK Companies Leading the Way

UK technology providers are shepherding a wave of emerging, lucrative smart city market opportunities for the embedded and IoT ecosystem. Smart cities refer to advanced urban areas…

The Hot Dog Theory for Embedded Systems

A dozen years have passed since first comparing the degree of faith we have in hot dogs’ composition to that we have in safety-critical software. Over that time, what has changed?

Systems have more software, are more complex, and are more connected…