Overview:
IDC is seeking a Research Analyst to join our Infrastructure Solutions Data & Analytics team to support enterprise infrastructure research.
The **Market Research Analyst, Enterprise Infrastructure** is expected to conduct research and contribute to market sizing, market forecast, vendor research and support regional consulting projects including market modelling, presentations etc. The successful analyst will get an opportunity to work across various technologies like storage, networking, security and computing. The successful analyst will work with a small team as they delve into cutting edge technology platforms, technology risk management, cost-benefit economics, and produce key guidance for infrastructure vendors, large enterprises and solution providers.
Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.
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**Responsibilities**:
The **Market Research Analyst, Enterprise Infrastructure** will be responsible for researching, writing, and advising clients about trends and solutions in the enterprise infrastructure market.
- Collect and analyze data about enterprise infrastructure vendors using various primary and secondary research sources
- Build and/or enhance data models for new and existing enterprise infrastructure markets. Manage core infrastructure data products (market trackers, forecast, spending guides etc.)
- Ensuring timely delivery of data and analytics and consulting projects
- Design and conduct surveys, interview guides and data analysis in collaboration with IDC's Survey experts
- Develop and deliver client presentations
- Analyze and write market reports on enterprise infrastructure market developments, forecasting and vendor strategies
Qualifications:
- Bachelors' degree required; advanced degrees a plus
- 2+ years of applicable technology industry and/or analyst experience, and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of written deliverables
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to rapidly develop content based on analyst conversations, vendor briefings, and customer interviews
- Excel skills are needed - additional abilities in other data management or analytics platforms and tools a plus
- Fully English speaker, Portuguese is a plus
About IDC: International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,300 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.
IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.
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