Internet Intelligence Index (I3)

Think of the I3 (Internet Intelligence Index) as the research center for intelligence research providing over 600 intelligence-related Internet sites, covering everything from macro-economic data to individual patent and stock quote information. While at the site, be sure to check out other useful sections such as the intelligence dictionary, the “War Room” CD and general intelligence gathering primers.

BusinessWeb

BusinessWeb offers an impressive collection of news and resources across several industries. The main page contains a list of headlines linking to news briefs from a variety of sources. The site also features industry-related news coverage in eleven industries including chemicals, media, and insurance. Each industry is given its own page, with a searchable compilation of news and information, as well as links, events, news … [ Read more ]

FCC Fifth Annual Report on State of Wireless Industry

A 183-page .pdf file, this report focuses on three categories of wireless services: mobile telephony, mobile data, and dispatch.

Industry Tutor

From the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida, Industry Tutor offers a ten-step guide to industry intelligence. Each step is about a paragraph long and is filled with hyperlinked resources that will best help users complete each step. For example, Step Three, “Find Current News and In-Depth Articles about the Industry” includes links to CNNfn and dowjones.com, as well as other resources. … [ Read more ]

FCC-State Link

This site provides access to Reports and Data prepared by the Common Carrier Bureau’s Industry Analysis Division. Some reports available include: Statistical Trends in Telephony, Statistics of Communications Common Carriers, Telephone Industry Infrastructure, Telephone Numbering Facts, The Long Distance Telephone Industry, The Local Telephone Industry, and Competition in the
Telecommunications Industry.

Apparel.Net

bills iteself as ‘The OnLine Guide for the Apparel Industry’

Office.com

Office.com combines best of breed content, commerce, community and communications. Original and aggregated content includes industry trends, news and gossip in 16 Industries, 120 sub-Industries, and 10 Business Management focused areas.

Tele.Com Magazine

excellent magazine for Telecom; focuses on high-level, manager’s perspective

Consulting Central

This consulting portal, run by Kennedy Information, offers general consulting news, analysis (including reports that can be purchased) and special features.

Editor’s Note: As far as I can tell, most of the good stuff isn’t free, but there did seem to be some free goodies as well. If you use this site at length, please post your impressions.