Terms of Use

IDC encourages its clients to use IDC data and market intelligence for internal information and communications purposes. The use of graphics and the quotation of individual sentences and paragraphs in your company's internal documents and communications does not require permission from IDC, but it must provide the following attribution, "Source: IDC." The use of large portions or the reproduction of IDC documents in their entirety requires prior written approval and may involve some financial consideration (see Reprints).

IDC does not allow its name or logo to be used in the promotion of products and services. External reproduction of IDC content in any form is forbidden without IDC's express written permission. External promotion and usage covers sublicensing, leasing, selling, or offering for sale IDC content, as well as any public display, including but not limited to:

• Advertising
• Press releases or media alerts
• Promotional materials and collateral
• Web sites, bulletin board postings, and online services
• External presentations

Accordingly, information (research and analysis) contained on this server may not be copied or posted on any network computer or other broadcast media. Copying and/or modifying the information, in whole or in part, is expressly prohibited. Linking back to information at idc.com does not require permission.

Written Permission
If you wish to quote IDC in an ad, press release, or other promotional material, contact IDC. Please provide a sample documenting the intended use of the information via email to staylorphillips@idc.com. This will enable IDC to ensure accuracy, currency and proper context.

Citation Policy
When using IDC content or data, you must provide the following attribution, "Source: IDC."