In the past year, Tools For Thought introduced many internet research tools to be used in competitive intelligence and economic intelligence contexts. Here is a look back the top three tools that readers were interested in as indicated by the number of page visits.
Samepoint - A Powerful Social Media Search Tool
Samepoint is a one-stop location on the web to search for “social discussions” available on the web. Simply enter your keywords and receive relevant results on discussion groups, wikis, Twitter, podcasts just to list a few.
Click here to read Intelegia’s review of this tool.
Organization Structure Intelligence Using The Official Board
At times, finding information on how companies are structured along the line of corporate function can be a challenge. Using a research tool such as The Official Board can make life easier for competitive intelligence practitioners. The tool will provide you with organigrams to help identify individuals that the capacity to make key business decisions.
Click here to read Intelegia’s review of this tool.
Site Selection Intelligence With Bing Maps
This blog post highlights the innovative use of Bing Maps to investigate a potential piece of real estate for commerical purposes. With the address of the location, you can access images of the place in question and the surrounding area.
Click here to read Intelegia’s review of this tool.
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