VDC Research is the leading authority on the connected world and the business opportunities it creates for technology vendors and their customers. We provide clients with the ultra-reliable market data and expert insights they need to make big decisions about products, markets, channels, and partnerships with confidence. The firm is organized around four practices, each with its own focused area of coverage including: automatic identification and data collection, IoT and embedded technology, industrial automation and sensors, and enterprise mobility. By employing a continuously evolving set of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analytical tools, VDC offers its clients unparalleled insight into the opportunities and challenges presented by the connected world. “As a leading technology market research and strategy consulting firm, VDC serves as a valuable resource for our strategic development and analysis of current and emerging opportunities.” —VP Marketing and Channel Support, Tyco Sensormatic “VDC can be counted on to provide objective market intelligence upon which critical business decisions can be based. They are a valued partner in AD’s market planning.” —Executive Vice President, Avery Dennison Learn more about VDC Research by visiting www.vdcresearch.com, www.vdcconnect.com, and @VDC_Research.