Technology Risk and Reward |
| Intelligence Software Report® 2006/2007 |
Could Career Risks Outweigh Benefits for Competitive Intelligence Technology Users? Execs Worry About Pressure for Quick Results
Are you taking a risk when selecting a technology tool for competitive intelligence? Of course you are, but ask yourself, will the benefits outweigh the risks – and are you prepared for that technology? Last year, we conducted a survey asking current and potential CI technology customers about the risk-taking aspects of CI technology. We received some surprising, some honest, but mostly very positive answers along the way.
Technology serving the competitive intelligence arena has exploded in recent years. These technology tools come in all types and approaches, including: Competitive intelligence (CI)-specific tools, text mining packages adapted to this market niche, new visualization tools, ERP technology, a raft of ASP offerings, custom solutions, as well as products designed for broader market intelligence applications. Technology has indeed come a long way in serving this niche market.
The Fuld Intelligence Software Report is intended to offer a thumbnail view of some of the many software tools that can be used by competitive intelligence professionals. If you have a specific request for information about software tools or other aspects of competitive intelligence that will likely require a significant amount of research or due diligence, please contact our headquarters at the following address:
Fuld & Company
US: 126 Charles Street • Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
Phone +1 (617) 492-5900 • Fax +1 (617) 492-7108
Europe: 20 Conduit Street • London W1S 2XW United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7659 6999 • Fax +44 20 7659 6998
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