Global & Enterprise Research Firms
7 entriesFull-spectrum research and consulting organizations covering technology, strategy and markets.
Technology & IT Analysts
13 entriesAnalyst firms focused on enterprise IT and emerging technology.
Telecom & Wireless Research
3 entriesAnalyst groups tracking telecommunications, wireless and network infrastructure markets.
Industry & Business Research Groups
9 entriesSpecialist research publishers and groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do IT market analysis firms do?
Analyst and market research firms study technology markets and publish forecasts, market sizing, vendor evaluations and trend research that help buyers choose technology and help vendors position products.
What is the difference between Gartner, IDC and Forrester?
All three are major IT research and advisory firms. Gartner is known for its Magic Quadrants and Hype Cycles, IDC for market data and forecasts, and Forrester for Wave evaluations and customer-experience research.
Which firms cover telecom and wireless markets?
ABI Research, Insight Research Corporation, IGI Group, Omdia and Counterpoint Research cover telecom, wireless and connected-device markets.
Which firms focus on IT services and outsourcing?
Everest Group, ISG and HFS Research focus on IT services, sourcing and business-services markets, and NASSCOM covers the Indian IT-BPM industry.
Are analyst reports free?
Most full reports are paid. Many firms publish free summaries, press releases and blog posts, and vendors often license reports for free download. Check each firm's site.