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Quantum2 Framework : Other Resources - Links : Environmental Analysis
Environmental Analysis
Fuld & Company
Fuld, a leading competitive intelligence firm, offers the Internet Intelligence
Index featuring a large number of links to sources of information in
every business sector and industry. A must in the bookmarks file for
anyone conducting business research.
Fast Company
The Company of Friends is Fast Company magazine's global readers' network.
More than 25,000 business people, thought leaders, and change agents
have signed up in more than 150 urban areas around the world. Fast Company
readers are self-organizing local discussion groups, mentoring and networking
organizations, and creative problem-solving teams. Through the Company
of Friends, readers are taking the tools in the magazine and using them
to make change in their careers, companies, and communities. Each of
the company's email newsletters offers specific ways to tackle the challenges
of today's uncertain times. Whether they offer inspiration, weekly updates,
articles, or critical resources, Fast Company newsletters help you succeed
with forward-thinking insight and best practices, delivered to your
inbox.
Competia
The Competia organization focuses on Competitive Intelligence and Strategic
Planning, offering a rich website, member newsletter, and an annual
symposium. Ready made selections of books, current articles, and presentations
(available on request) make the Competia site a must-bookmark resource
for understanding organizational challenges and for "speaking the
client's language." Share it with anyone in your organization who
is concerned about knowledge management and competitive advantage.
Researcha
A "professional community" site, Researcha offers not only
a wealth of information about the information industry and profession,
but also a database of research reports in specific sectors. Registered
members receive a newsletter alerting to significant new content.
Simba
"Simba Information is a unit of Primedia Information. Simba provides
news, analysis, statistics, and industry forecasts for both traditional
and new media organizations. Simba publishes newsletters, research reports,
and directories. Simba's Web site contains a product catalog, order
information on its publications, press releases, industry events, and
contact information." — ALA
Planet eBook
"Formerly known as digitalworm.com, the name was changed to Planet
eBook in April 2001. It is part of the BinaryThing.com e-publishing
network, which runs a group of independent Web communities devoted to
the field of electronic publishing and related technologies. Planet
eBook focuses exclusively on eBooks and eBook-related technologies and
contains a "tools list" with about 150 sources of information
on software, hardware, and rights management. The site also contains
discussion forums and an online store offering electronic publishing
software." — ALA
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