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IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is a global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events focused on the , , and consumer technology markets. Founded in 1964 by Patrick J. McGovern, a graduate, shortly after his analysis of the emerging computer industry, IDC pioneered systematic data collection on IT markets, initially offering statistics to help businesses navigate rapid technological change. As a of (IDG) since the parent company's expansion in the , IDC employs over 1,300 analysts across more than 110 countries, producing thousands of reports annually on topics ranging from shipments to software adoption and like and . Its proprietary methodologies, including the Worldwide Quarterly Tracker for device shipments, have established IDC as an authoritative source for data and forecasts, influencing corporate strategies, investor decisions, and policy formulations in the tech sector. Notable achievements include accurate early predictions of personal computing growth in the and leadership in tracking and mobile markets, with reports often cited by industry leaders for empirical benchmarking. However, IDC has faced criticisms regarding the objectivity of its research, with some analyses questioning survey sample selections that appear tailored to favor certain vendors and potential influences from client relationships or structures—particularly after IDG's 2017 acquisition by a , raising concerns about and geopolitical alignments in global tech intelligence. These issues underscore broader challenges in the analyst industry, where empirical rigor must be weighed against commercial incentives, prompting calls for greater in methodologies to ensure causal accuracy over narrative-driven outputs.

Organizations

Businesses

International Data Corporation (IDC), a subsidiary of founded in 1964, serves as a primary provider of intelligence, advisory services, and events focused on , , and consumer technology markets, delivering data-driven forecasts, quantitative models, and sector analysis to support business decision-making. Its research methodologies emphasize empirical from primary surveys and secondary sources to produce verifiable sizing and trend projections. Interactive Data Corporation, operating until its acquisition by Intercontinental Exchange in December 2015 for approximately $5.2 billion, functioned as a specializing in pricing, , and for , equities, commodities, and derivatives markets, enabling trading and for institutional clients. Post-acquisition, its operations were rebranded as ICE Data Services, continuing to supply evaluated pricing and feeds derived from transactional and vendor-sourced inputs.

Educational Institutions

The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC Herzliya), now known as , is a private, not-for-profit university located in , , founded in 1994 to promote interdisciplinary education and research. It is fully accredited by 's for Higher Education to confer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in fields including , , communications, , , and . The institution emphasizes core curricula in leadership, ethics, and entrepreneurship across programs, with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students as of recent reports. Other entities abbreviated as IDC in educational contexts include specialized centers within larger institutions, such as the Innovation and Discovery Center at in , , which focuses on undergraduate research in sciences and interdisciplinary projects since its establishment to advance student-led innovation. Similarly, the Center at of supports faculty in integrating technology into teaching across disciplines, operating from the college's Learning Commons. These are not standalone institutions but integral support units rather than degree-granting bodies abbreviated IDC independently. No major standalone dental or regional colleges in prominently using the IDC abbreviation for educational purposes were identified in verifiable academic directories.

Science and Technology

Computing and Data

An Internet Data Center (IDC) is a specialized facility operated by service providers to house computer systems, servers, and associated networking components, enabling centralized , processing, and transmission for enterprises. These centers provide high-bandwidth connectivity, redundant power supplies, cooling systems, and to ensure reliable operation of internet-based services, distinguishing them from general-purpose data centers by their focus on internet-scale . IDCs emerged in the late alongside the growth of web hosting and , with providers offering , managed hosting, and cloud-like services to handle increasing data volumes without on-premises infrastructure. In character encoding standards, form a (U+2FF0–U+2FFF) comprising 12 graphic symbols designed to describe the structural composition of CJK (, , and ) ideographs. Unlike encoded characters themselves, IDCs function as visible descriptors—such as left-to-right (U+2FF0 ⿰) or above-to-below (U+2FF1 ⿱)—allowing the algorithmic reconstruction and analysis of complex ideographs from components, which supports scalable handling of rare or historical variants without exhaustive pre-encoding. This block was introduced in Unicode version 3.0, released on September 15, 2000, to address the limitations of fixed repertoires in East Asian scripts, where millions of potential ideographs exist; rendering systems may compose them into unified glyphs for display, though not all fonts support full decomposition. Another technical usage in computing hardware is the , a contact mechanism that pierces wire insulation to establish electrical connections without stripping, commonly applied in cables for in peripherals and internal bus systems. IDC connectors, standardized in designs like those for 0.1-inch pitch flat cables, facilitate quick assembly in devices such as printers and legacy PCs, though they are prone to in high-speed applications exceeding 10 MHz. This technology dates to the but remains relevant in low-cost, non-critical interconnects within embedded systems.

Medical

Invasive ductal (IDC), also designated as invasive of no special type (NST) in the (WHO) classification, represents the predominant histological subtype of , comprising 70% to 80% of all invasive cases. This malignancy arises from epithelial cells lining the milk ducts and penetrates the ductal to infiltrate adjacent stromal tissue, distinguishing it from in situ ductal . Histopathological examination of IDC reveals characteristic features including irregular glandular or tubular structures, moderate to marked pleomorphism, and variable mitotic rates, which are quantified via the histologic grading system—encompassing tubule formation (scored 1-3), atypia, and mitotic count—to assign an overall grade of 1 (well-differentiated), 2 (moderately differentiated), or 3 (poorly differentiated). These criteria align with WHO tumor guidelines, emphasizing empirical assessment of differentiation and proliferation for prognostic stratification. Diagnosis typically begins with screening , which identifies suspicious microcalcifications, masses, or architectural distortions in approximately 80-90% of symptomatic or high-risk cases, followed by core needle biopsy for confirmatory and receptor status (estrogen, progesterone, HER2). employs the Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM system, evaluating tumor size (T1-T4), nodal involvement (N0-N3), and (M0-M1) to classify disease from stage I (localized, T1N0M0) to stage IV (distant spread); for instance, T1 tumors ≤2 cm without nodes correspond to early-stage IDC with favorable outcomes. According to Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results () program data, the 5-year relative survival rate for localized —predominantly IDC—exceeds 99%, declining to 87% for regional spread and 32% for distant , reflecting the impact of early detection on . IDC remains high, with over 250,000 annual U.S. diagnoses of invasive , the majority histologically IDC, underscoring its significance.

Economics and Other Technical

In , Interest During Construction (IDC) refers to the expense accrued on financing during the construction phase of a capital-intensive project, such as or facilities, before operations commence and generate cash flows. This cost is typically capitalized and added to the project's total investment, rather than expensed immediately, to reflect the economic reality that borrowed funds support non-revenue-generating activities until completion. For instance, in a [$500](/page/500) million project financed with 70% at 5% annual over a 2-year construction period, IDC could approximate $35 million, calculated iteratively as interest on progressively drawn-down principal, often requiring circular model references for precision. Empirical analysis shows IDC can represent 5-15% of total project costs in sectors like renewables, influencing service coverage ratios and returns through its deferral of cash outflows. Intangible Drilling Costs (IDC), in the context of and economics, denote non-physical expenses incurred in exploratory , such as labor, fuel, and site preparation, which lack salvage value post-drilling. Under U.S. tax code provisions, producers and small operators may deduct 100% of IDC in the year incurred, up to $70 per barrel equivalent for / sold, accelerating tax relief and incentivizing domestic amid volatile prices. For example, if a well costs $1 million in IDC out of $2 million total drilling expenses, the full $1 million qualifies for immediate , reducing and effective after-tax costs by up to 37% depending on the producer's marginal rate. This treatment, distinct from tangible equipment , stems from the high-risk, causal uncertainty of drilling outcomes, where success rates average below 20% for wells, justifying front-loaded fiscal incentives to align private investment with long-term resource extraction . International Development Cooperation (IDC) encompasses bilateral and multilateral frameworks for economic , technical assistance, and coordination aimed at fostering in developing nations, often measured via (ODA) flows tracked by the . Methodologies emphasize empirical metrics like indices and GDP impact assessments, with causal evaluation relying on randomized trials or difference-in-differences models to isolate effects from confounding factors such as quality. For instance, New Zealand's IDC program, allocating NZ$550 million annually as of 2023, prioritizes Pacific region stability through targeted investments yielding measurable outcomes like 15% gains in recipient countries via evidence-based extension services. Critics note potential inefficiencies from fragmented donor coordination, where overlapping initiatives dilute impact, as evidenced by studies showing aid fragmentation correlating with 10-20% lower effectiveness in human indicators. In broader technical applications, (IDC) in grant-funded quantify overhead allocations like utilities and administration, typically reimbursed at negotiated rates of 50-60% of under guidelines. These rates derive from audited cost pools, ensuring causal attribution to institutional support without inflating project budgets, though caps in certain programs limit recovery to promote fiscal discipline.

Arts and Entertainment

Music

IDC refers to the stage name of David McCarthy, a London-based music , DJ, and active in the scene. His work blends orchestral elements with dancefloor-oriented production, earning acclaim for innovation and avoiding strict genre constraints. McCarthy has headlined DJ sets at major venues and festivals, including in , Razzmatazz in , , and Sziget, contributing to worldwide club hits. IDC's discography includes critically praised singles and albums, with consistent five-star reviews from outlets like Mixmag, which named one track "Tune of the Month." His debut full-length album, Overthrow the Boss Class, established his reputation for politically themed electronic compositions. The follow-up, The Sun Is Always Shining Above the Clouds, released in 2017, incorporates remastered tracks with full orchestral ranges and received a 9/10 rating from for its dancefloor energy and production depth. Notable singles demonstrate IDC's experimental style, such as "Sugar Coated Bullet," featuring oboes, backwards guitars, and drums; "Assemble the Musi8ians," with Hammond organs and powerful percussion; and "What's Going On Here?," highlighted by hooks and warped . has described IDC as a "" comparable to a fusion of and DFA's James Murphy, underscoring his approach in electronic music.

Language and Culture

Slang and Abbreviations

IDC, an for "I Don't Care," emerged as in the early 2000s alongside the proliferation of texting and early platforms, serving to convey indifference or dismissal in informal digital exchanges. This abbreviation gained traction as users sought concise expressions for casual , often appearing in lowercase ("idc") to underscore its tone. Linguistic analyses of online corpora highlight its frequent deployment in youth-oriented platforms such as (now X) and , where it punctuates responses to opinions, suggestions, or debates, reflecting streamlined communication patterns in fast-paced interactions. In communities and everyday casual discourse, IDC functions to signal disinterest without elaboration, as seen in or threads where it dismisses minor grievances or preferences. Usage data from compilations indicate its integration into broader texting lexicons, particularly among adolescents and young adults, though empirical surveys on exact frequency remain limited; from digital glossaries positions it as a staple in Gen Z for expressing . Unlike IDK ("I Don't Know"), which denotes or lack of , IDC carries a distinctly apathetic , prioritizing indifference over and often paired with it in sequences like "IDK, IDC" to escalate dismissal. This differentiation underscores IDC's role in modulating conversational investment, grounded in observed patterns from text studies rather than formal linguistic evolution.

Other Uses

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