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Use this guide to research the Information Technology industry, major companies in this arena and careers
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Information Technology

Statistics

  • Census eStats  
      
    Census Bureau's site devoted to "Measuring the Electronic Economy." This site features recent and upcoming releases, information on methodology, and background papers.
  • Pew Internet & American Life Project  
      
    Nonprofit "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. The Project produces reports exploring the impact of the internet on communities, work and home, education, health care, and political life. Recent reports include: Wireless Internet Use, The Internet & the Recession and Home Broadband Adoption.

Outsourcing

 

Industry Databases

 

  • Gartner  
      
    Premier market research firm for the IT industry. Anaysts cover all aspects of information technology. Reports feature vendor ratings, adoption rates of new technologies, forecasts and user wants and needs.
  • Forrester  
      
    Excellent market research firm covering all aspects of IT and 7 industries. Check the analysts' blogs at the Community tab. Consumer Technographics Data & Services provide detailed survey data on consumer adoption of digital devices, channels, and services, and on technology's impact on consumer behavior.
  • eMarketer  
      
    IT focused market research reports. Each report combines eMarketer's original analysis with aggregated data from leading market research firms, such as IDC, Gartner, Forrester, Yankee Group, government, non-profit, and academic sources. Access also includes eMarketer's eStat Database which collects all of the data (tables, charts, graphs) and articles from the reports and additional sources into one easily searchable and downloadable database.
  • Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage  
      
    51 Industry Surveys on large, established industries. On opening page, in right panel, under Quick Links, use drop down box to select your industry survey. Each report includes current environment, trends, how the industry operates.
  • Market Research.com  
      
    Select the Technology & Media section to find lengthy reports on Hardware & Networking, eCommerce, Telecomm & Wireless and Outsourcing
  • Business Insights  
      
    Select Reports by Industry and choose Technology. Topics covered include: Software, IPTV, Outsourcing, Enterprise Vendors, Digital Music, Green IT and more
  • MarketLine  
      
    The Technology & Communications section covers: Hardward, Services, Software and Verticals. Reports feature global, regional and country coverage and include market forecasts and segmentation, as well as coverage of the major players in each segment. Many Industry reports include Five Forces Analysis.
  • First Research  
      
    Best place to look for small industries. Each industry report includes: overview, recent developments, business challenges, trends and opportunities, executive perspective, financial analysis and industry forecast. Sign in - upper right corner, passwords
  • Mintel  
      
    Reports on technology from the consumer point of view. Topics include mobile phones, gaming, MP3, gaming, social networking, home video, etc. Find consumer attitudes, competitive landscape, market drivers, market share and more. Register to gain full access.
  • Economist Intelligence Unit  
      
    Under Industry Briefing, select Telecom & Technology. Covers Hardware, Software, Telecom & Internet for 60 countries with 20 yrs of historical data and 5 yr forecasts.
  • Office of Technology & Electronic Commerce  
      
    From Export.gov (US government) - a wealth of statistics on the US and international markets. Find trade regulations, Industry specialists, market research reports and more.
 

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