Last Updated: Dec 5, 2011
URL: http://libguides.stanford.edu/information-technology-industry
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- Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage

- Forrester Research


For current Stanford community
Technology trends covering media, computing, software, networking, telecommunications, the Internet, and consumer technologies. Includes Jupiter contents. Our subscription includes analyst reports only. Forrester View and Forecast reports are not included.
- Gartner Research


For current Stanford community
Analyst reports covering the IT industry.
- Faulkner's Advisory for IT Studies

Reports on the IT and communications industries.
- OneSource North America Business Browser

For current Stanford community
Includes Datamonitor reports

, BMI Industry Reports

, Freedonia reports

, RMA Industry Norms
Quick Guide - First Research (via ABI/INFORM)

Includes industry overview, recent developments, challenges, opportunities, call prep questions, etc.
- Business Monitor

Industry news & analysis, profiles, and forecast.
Quick Guide - MarketResearch.com Academic

Reports by Packaged Facts (consumer goods), Kalorama Information (health science), Specialists in Business Information, Simba Information (media industry), Executive Summaries, and MarketLook Reports.
Jump-Start Guide - Thomson Investext (via Thomson ONE, IE browser only)
Analyst reports from investment banks and consulting firms. Go to Company Views > Research; or go to Screening & Analysis > Research.
Note: 20 simultaneous users
- Capital IQ

- Current GSB faculty, students, and staff: use SUNet ID (First time users need to request an account)
(NOTE: From 6/15 to 8/31, MBA/PhD student access only available via a shared account in Traders Pit.)
- Others: Access in Traders Pit of the Business Library
Provides financial information on companies, private equity, etc.
- OneSource North American Business Browser

Corporate overviews, financials, analyst reports, etc.
NOTE: 200 simultaneous users
Quick Guide - Orbis

(Alternative search interface:
Mint Global)
Profiles public and private companies worldwide.
- Thomson ONE (IE Browser only)

NOTE: In IE browser, increase disk space for temporary Internet files to 1024MB. (Go to: Tools > Internet Options > General: Browsing history: Settings > Disk space to use: 1024)
Company financials, earning estimates, market data and stock quotes, PE firms, etc.
20 simultaneous usersSpreadsheet Link (Excel Add-in) available on designated computers in Traders Pit of the Business Library.
Spreadsheet Link User Guide