IDC Sub-Saharan Africa

IDC has operated in Africa since 1999, offering IT vendors, channel partners, telcos, and end-users local insights and global perspectives on the region’s dynamic markets.

Changing the way the world thinks about the effects of technology on business and society.

Given IDC’s respected standing in the market, we have also established close working relationships with governments throughout Africa, providing them with in-depth consultancy services designed to inform a new generation of technology policies, strategies, and regulations for the digital era.

As Africa’s digital transformation narrative continues to evolve, IDC is perfectly positioned to help IT vendors, service providers, and channel partners build long-term partnerships, deliver lasting business value, and provide the local context required to enable success.

You can follow IDC Sub-Saharan Africa on Twitter at @IDC_SSA.

International Data Corporation (IDC)

The premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,300 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries.

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Events IDC Sub-Saharan Africa

To complement our extensive research and consultancy services, IDC hosts a series of annual technology roadshows and CIO Summits in Sub-Saharan Africa, exploring key emerging trends like big data, IoT, security, and cloud. We also have a proven track record of organizing world-class custom events that have been meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of individual clients.

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