Services

In today's business environment, knowledge is power and information is one of the most valuable resources at an organisation's command. An environment in which the imperatives of objective and insightful research are subverted to those of pay-for-play propaganda. At the same time, in a world where companies have to be lean and efficient to compete, cutting the costs of information centres is a key corporate requirement. 

R4B provides best of both worlds. By applying skepticism, vigorous research and unrelenting scrutiny, R4B analysts are able to deliver to senior executives the independent and unique perspectives on emerging information technology markets that are necessary to make complex yet successful business and investment decisions. Also the methodology and innovative technology application of R4B makes this process far less expensive.

R4B is uniquely focused at the nexus of technology innovation, corporate strategy and financial/financing impact. The firm's coverage identifies and illuminates the critical issues in emerging markets, and it assesses the product, marketing and business strategies of key market participants.

These participants are not only the global industry stalwarts and the scale sector leaders, but also emerging specialized players and unusually strong pure plays with an ability to significantly impact the broader marketplace or an important segment.

Finally, R4B analysts always deliver briefs, reports and counsel on the leading edge of marketplace activity, which helps clients stay ahead of their competitors.

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Market Insight (MI)

A recently launched service catering to demands of GenNxt executives. MI is a core intelligence service which aids executive teams with corporate strategy through support in considering and examining external marketplace opportunities and competitive threats. MI helps in assessing specific sectors and companies from both competitive and partnership perspectives - including the many emerging-growth technologies which, while they may be on the periphery of a company's core sector, could profoundly affect that company's business over time.

On a daily basis, we provide new tactical market intelligence reports in four major sectors, delivered via a password-protected Web portal, fax or e-mail. The IT sectors covered are:

• Enterprise Technology

• Wireless & Mobile Technologies

• Networks & Media Technologies

• Outsourcing

Strategic Counsel

R4B's analyst inquiry service, which can serve as a critical 'second opinion' for executive teams regarding the market impact of recent or anticipated events and happenings like economic, policy, political or market transactions {Joint venture, New Launch, M&A} on business.

Our clients have access to direct counsel from the analyst team through the firm's analyst inquiry program, which provides clients with the ability to get analyst insight on key initiatives and concepts as appropriate and based on their specific business or investment needs.

Presently offered to some of our exclusive clients, more information on service can be provided on request.

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Research Consulting

We offer a flexible, dynamic research consulting service, which provides the information, the resources and the expertise to make business decisions. We improve our clients understanding of their customers and competitors and enhance their ability to exploit new opportunities. Unlike other research companies, we are not content with offering our clients market research services alone; we translate research finding into practical managerial policies. Our approach

• Enables decisions to be made

• Inspires strategies

• Encourages a course of action

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Information Consulting

Deliver the facts on industries, companies, markets and individuals needed to make short-term decisions. It is an international enquiry service providing information across various business areas. Designed for information professionals and the information and content industry, as well as other business functions, it offers a rapid response service for the fast delivery of business-critical facts, figures and information and a reporting service that can deliver desk researched reports. As a member of various research networks and through our own network of affiliates, our quick consulting service has access to a genuine global resource.

• Rapid delivery of essential business information

• Sector monitoring services

• Contract report writing and researching

• Special commissioned report compiling and publication

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Deal Maker

An M&A analysis service, which delivers value in a number of ways by helping to deepen understanding of key IT market trends and the impact of current and potential transactions on the marketplace, providing insight into the strategic drivers behind M&A activity and assessing the merger integration strategies of competitors and peers.

This M&A analysis service, serves both finance and corporate development professionals with weekly insight that helps them anticipate future deal activity within some of the most dynamic markets covered by our analysts. The service includes comprehensive deal tracking, deal-flow metrics and forward-looking analysis that dissects the deal rationale for announced transactions and for what the Group believes are potential, future mergers and acquisition activity.

Standard Reports {Sector Specific}

R4B has delivered high quality standard report as well as series of in-depth Special Reports on some of the most exciting and closely watched emerging markets. These reports provide a total roundup of developments, extensive profiles of both major and emerging players, and informed analysis of likely future developments. They provide both the background and the insight to allow vendors, end users and potential investors to make informed decisions about these emerging markets.

These reports are current International Research Reports on various topics and countries. These reports are regularly updated, serve wider audience and are instantly available in electronic and paperback form. All of these reports are outcome of our specialist skills and knowledge, which exist in a number of key areas.

Whilst we are not a research organisation wedded to specific types of research or specific industry sectors, over the years we have built up a pool of knowledge and expertise in certain areas. Our sector study & research reports provide in-depth analysis of major industry issues. Each report covers a single strategic subject area--subjects deemed worthy of detailed analysis by our clients, major industry players who use our studies in their strategic planning.

Every study sets up the issues, market conditions, and reliable five-year forecasts are always included. These reports include market size information, market access strategies, market share, export and import information, market analysis, market trends, players and competition, domestic production, best sales prospects, technology factors, statistical data, tariffs, regulations, distribution and business practices, end-user analysis, trade shows and contact points. Written clearly and concisely, each report makes full use of charts and graphs to present market data and projections.

Like any creative undertaking, building an analysis report takes time. We don't rely on a “paint by the numbers” approach to market research. We don't use fresh-faced MBAs who lack industry experience.  We typically invest three to six months of senior staff effort to create a vivid portrait of a segment.

We have particular strengths in:

• Information Technology, Telecom & Media

• Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

• Education, Development and Governance

• Economy, Policy, Regulations and International Trade

• Business Processes and Services

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Knowledge Outsourcing

While it is dangerous to outsource information centres in their entirety, most organisations can see considerable cost savings and can benefit from significant operational efficiency gains by outsourcing some of their information requests and routine enquiries. By working with us and outsourcing routine or peak-time information requests, you can free the information professionals within your organisation to become key players in knowledge management and allow them to achieve higher value functionality within the business. We provide knowledge outsourcing services like:

• Content Management: Web site, Newsletters, White Papers etc.

• Collateral Management: Proposals, Presentations, Brochures etc.

• Knowledge Management: Strategic, Client, Market, Competition Information etc.

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Knowledge Events

We provide seminars and training, which focus on aspects of doing business in a global context. We assist clients by enhancing skills and preparation of their executives for developing and achieving business objectives.

Ultimately, a business must assimilate and profit from change. Our training cultivates High-level strategic thinking utilises business intelligence and practical technology to transform vision into profit, turning the competitive potential of new opportunities into reality. With a focus on mapping business goals to specific, executable initiatives, our consultants specialise in providing knowledge solutions:

• Seminars, Workshops, and Lectures

• Onsite & Web based Training

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