Canalys: Innovating and Growing Within the IT & Telecom Market Research Market

Author: Louise Garnett, Vice President & Lead Analyst

Canalys, a UK-based firm, has displayed rapid growth over the last two years - 50% in 2006 and 45% in 2007. In 2007 the company’s revenue was €6.1 million ($8.4 million). Canalys offers syndicated services, data modules, consulting, reports, and events for the IT & Telecom Market Research vendor community. Its focus is on channels, mobile, IPTV, and new technologies – especially in the area of convergence. Earlier this year Canalys announced Candefero, a new and interesting approach to encourage and reward panel participation for channel partners in the IT market. The company has created a platform to gather research; it rewards channel partners by giving them points to exchange for free research. This report contains:

- Company highlights, including product offerings and company revenue by geographic region and business line;
- Details of Canalys’ competitive landscape, with examples of competitors and an analysis of market opportunities and threats;
- Factors that make Canalys unique;
- A company at a glance table with key facts about Canalys including revenue growth, number of employees, and business models;
- Essential actions for publishers and information providers.