IDC Web Conference, 24 August 2017 - Consumer Digital Transformation Readiness: Are Consumers "Ready" for DX Experiences?

To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( [IDC WC Banner]( IDC Invites You to Attend an IDC Web Conference Consumer Digital Transformation Readiness: Are Consumers "Ready" for DX Experiences? Greg Ireland, Research Director, Consumer Digital Transformation and Multiscreen Video August 24, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time Research Director Greg Ireland will present IDC's recent forecast of consumer digital transformation (DX) readiness, which sizes the market of U.S. consumers that are "ready" for transformative experiences. In addition to sharing the forecast and methodology, Ireland will present profiles of different consumer "readiness" segments to illustrate who these consumers are, what are they already doing, and what will likely happen next. [Register Now Button]( After submitting the completed registration information, you will receive an email with a link and instructions for when and how to access the live presentation. 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