Step-by-Step Wiring
Researching Companies
- Company DirectoriesUse directories (available through the library or on industry association websites) to identify companies by industry, product line, etc
- Corporate Filings & Annual ReportsFind business environment risks and competitor strategies in corporate filings and annual reports and article databases.
- PatentsExplore patents to learn about competitors' products.
- Company Research GuideTop sources for company information are listed in the Company Research guide.
Top Sources for Company Research
- Business Source UltimateIndustry profiles for a variety of industries and locations, as well as country business & economic profiles.
- Business Market Research CollectionContains Hoovers that has concise profiles on international public companies and selected private companies; includes 3 years of financial data.
Specific Telecommunications Company Profiles
Featured Resource
Deloitte's analysis of the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Industry, includes:
- TMT PredictionsWhat's ahead in technology, media & telecommunications?
- Global Consumer Mobile SurveySurvey of adults in 28 countries about their mobile habits, devices, and preferences.