Competitive Technology Intelligence is the process of finding, monitoring, assessing, compiling, and packaging information into useable knowledge – a critical component of getting the most value out of your intellectual capital. Finding information on the World Wide Web is easy. But just “finding information” is not the problem. The capability to filter out only the best information in a cost-effective manner is critical. ICM Advisorsdraws on its unique combination of technology know-how, expertise in market and industry analysis, and technical and competitive intelligence research, to create products and services customized to your needs.
Planning a focused intelligence project to support management decisions where technology is important
Using technology intelligence to anticipate competitors’ capabilities and intentions
Selecting technologies to investigate and track
Selecting appropriate sources of technical intelligence
Cutting edge analytical tools and software packages to develop actionable intelligence from raw data
Integrating technical intelligence into the strategic thinking and decision making of the organization
Forming a Competitive Technical Intelligence (CTI) capability appropriate to your size and needs
Protecting your information from other firms’ intelligence efforts
An array of services that we can put to work for you:
1. BUSINESS AND COMPETITOR INTELLIGENCE
Global business analysis
Competitor profiles
Assessment and packaging of relevant information
Background and intelligence on prospective customers and clients
2. TECHNOLOGY MONITORING SERVICES
Worldwide watch on business, technology, and patented developments
Quick referral and factfinding services
In-depth research projects
Staff training on research techniques and procedures
3. INDUSTRY ANALYSIS AND MARKET RESEARCH
Background and intelligence on prospective customersfor technical sales support
Partner identification
Business and technical product development information
Industry review and analysis services
At ICM Advisors, Competitive Technology Intelligence is an integral part of all services. We are now making this know-how available for you. We’ll work with you to create the best product for your needs:from a one page competitor profile or market overview, to a comprehensive “intelligence mining” program.
Our staff has extensive experience with the best information services available, including in-depth knowledge of the major commercial and proprietary systems