Core Insights - Gartner identifies ten strategic technology trends that organizations need to focus on by 2026, emphasizing the unprecedented speed of innovation and transformation in the current year [1][3]. Group 1: AI Supercomputing Platforms - AI supercomputing platforms integrate various computing resources to manage complex workloads, enhancing performance and innovation potential [6]. - By 2028, over 40% of leading companies will apply hybrid computing paradigms to critical business processes, a significant increase from the current 8% [8]. Group 2: Multi-Agent Systems - Multi-agent systems consist of multiple AI agents that interact to achieve complex individual or collective goals, enhancing automation and collaboration [10]. Group 3: Domain-Specific Language Models (DSLM) - DSLMs are tailored AI models trained on specific industry data, providing higher accuracy and compliance for specialized tasks compared to general models [11]. - By 2028, over half of generative AI models used by enterprises will be domain-specific [13]. Group 4: AI Security Platforms - AI security platforms offer unified protection mechanisms for AI applications, helping organizations monitor activities and enforce usage policies [16]. - By 2028, over 50% of enterprises will utilize AI security platforms to safeguard their AI investments [16]. Group 5: AI Native Development Platforms - AI native development platforms enable rapid software development through generative AI, allowing non-technical experts to create applications [19]. - By 2030, 80% of enterprises will transform large software engineering teams into smaller, agile teams empowered by AI [19]. Group 6: Confidential Computing - Confidential computing protects sensitive data by isolating workloads in trusted execution environments, crucial for regulated industries [20]. - By 2029, over 75% of business processes handled in untrusted infrastructures will be secured through confidential computing [22]. Group 7: Physical AI - Physical AI empowers machines and devices with perception, decision-making, and action capabilities, providing significant benefits in automation and safety [23]. Group 8: Proactive Cybersecurity - Proactive cybersecurity is becoming a trend as organizations shift from passive defense to active protection, with AI-driven solutions playing a key role [26]. Group 9: Digital Traceability - Digital traceability is essential for verifying the source and integrity of software and data, especially as reliance on third-party software increases [30]. Group 10: Geopolitical Repatriation - Geopolitical repatriation involves moving data and applications to local platforms to mitigate geopolitical risks, a trend expected to grow significantly by 2030 [33].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third-quarter revenue was $1.5 billion, up 3% year-over-year as reported and 1% FX neutral [15] - Adjusted EPS was $2.76, up 10% from Q3 of last year [23] - Free cash flow was $269 million, compared to $265 million in Q3 2024 [24] - EBITDA was $347 million, up 2% as reported, with FX contributing almost 3 percentage points [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Insights revenue grew 5% year-over-year as reported and 4% FX neutral [16] - Global Technology Sales (GTS) contract value was $3.8 billion, up 2% year-over-year [18] - Global Business Sales (GBS) contract value was $1.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year [19] - Consulting revenue was $124 million, compared to $128 million in the year-ago period [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Contract value grew 3% year-over-year, with a 6% growth excluding the U.S. federal government [13] - Client retention rates improved from Q2 to Q3, indicating a positive trend in client engagement [36] - New business in the quarter was down about 4% year-over-year, excluding U.S. federal contracts [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging AI to enhance productivity and effectiveness internally [12] - There is a clear path back to long-term, sustained double-digit growth over the medium term [12] - The company plans to continue repurchasing stock to create value for shareholders [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The macroeconomic environment remains dynamic, but the company has made operational adaptations that are yielding results [5] - The selling environment has improved modestly, with increased engagement and retention rates [33][36] - The company expects to accelerate contract value growth in 2026, aiming for high single-digit growth rates [60][62] Other Important Information - The company repurchased more than $1 billion of stock in the quarter, reducing share count by 6% year-over-year [5] - The insights segment remains the largest and most profitable operating segment, with almost 100% recurring subscription revenue [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you comment on upselling and downselling trends? - The selling environment has improved modestly, with new sales to new enterprises performing well, but upselling existing enterprises has faced challenges [33] Question: How are tariff-impacted industries performing? - Non-tariff-affected industries continue to perform about 200 basis points faster in contract value growth compared to tariff-affected industries [39] Question: What drove the improvement in renewal rates? - The improvement is attributed to operational adaptations and reduced uncertainty in certain geographies, leading to better client decision-making [45] Question: What are your expectations for sales headcount growth in 2026? - The expectation is to grow headcount three to four points slower than expected contract value growth [54] Question: Can you elaborate on the pricing environment? - The bulk of the price increase globally went into effect on November 1st, with a normal increase of around 3-4% [99]

Core Insights - Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the United States expect changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors, compared to only 31% of U.S.-based counterparts [1] Group 1: Vendor Engagement Changes - The survey indicates a significant difference in expectations regarding vendor engagement changes between international and U.S. CIOs, highlighting a growing concern for regional factors [1] - Geopolitical influences, particularly related to AI, are driving these changes in vendor relationships [1] Group 2: Data Sovereignty - CIOs and technology executives are increasingly recognizing the importance of vendor geography and data sovereignty in their decision-making processes [1]

Core Insights - Omdia invites participation in an exclusive event during GITEX 2025 to discuss the future landscape of the connected consumer ecosystem with industry leaders [2][5] - The event will take place on October 14, 2025, in Dubai, coinciding with the city's emergence as a global tech hub [2] - Omdia forecasts that the consumer technology ecosystem revenue in the Middle East and Africa will reach $75 billion by 2026, with media and entertainment services expected to grow by 12% [3] Event Details - Date: October 14, 2025 [2] - Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM local time, followed by a reception and dinner [2] - Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay, Bay Square - Building 5, Dubai, United Arab Emirates [2] Key Discussion Topics - The evolving smartphone landscape and emerging opportunities in the Middle East and Africa [5] - How PC manufacturers are adapting to changes in consumer behavior [5] - The integration of devices, streaming services, and telecom operators [5] - Future growth directions for gaming and entertainment [5]

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