Enterprise Technology Industry

This guide will help you research the information technology (IT) industry, specifically focusing on enterprise IT.

Key Companies

Research key players or build your own list that includes more than just those with the largest market share.

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Data on public and private companies, financial statements, M&A deals, and executives and boards worldwide. By S&P Global.
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D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new window
Web platform with current information about millions of public and private companies worldwide. Includes financials, SWOT reports, IT strategy, some industry and analyst reports, and more. See also available D&B historical datasets.

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Research companies, deals, funds, and investors across the private investment lifecycle worldwide. Great for venture capital (VC) and startup research.

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Find information on the deals and investors that are active in this industry.

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Research companies, deals, funds, and investors across the private investment lifecycle worldwide. Great for venture capital (VC) and startup research.

For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
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CB Insights This link opens in a new window
Tracks venture capital (VC) backed private companies and their investors, as well as private company M&A and IPO activities worldwide. "Expert Intelligence Reports" are not available to academic institutions.

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