Research
Currid & Company develops reports and "white papers."
We provide in-depth studies of key computing issues that companies face
for technology adoption. Our researchers provide an objective viewpoint
for the corporate buyer and a strong sales tool for the computer
industry sales force. Other research projects, such as competitive
positioning and intelligence are also available.
Product Evaluation
Currid & Company maintains a product evaluation lab
and a team of experts who review items and write for major trade
publications. We perform product reviews as well as competitive reviews
to help clients understand product strengths and weaknesses. This
service provides developers with a risk assessment of their products.
Strategic Planning
As marketing becomes more complex, Currid & Company
offers consulting to help industry clients define and refine strategies.
We offer objective second opinions for marketing plans, sales campaigns,
and product launches.
Conference Planning and Management
With our finger on the pulse of the
computer industry, we are able to help clients develop and orchestrate
successful conference and trade show programs. Our team of professionals
organizes the event from start to finish, including identifying the most
pertinent and timely topics; reserving and coordinating qualified
speakers; assisting with seminar content development; orchestrating the
execution of the overall program; and compiling and analyzing attendee
evaluations and conference results.
Focus Groups and Advisory Boards
For ongoing market feedback, we conduct, organize, and
manage user focus groups as well as corporate advisory boards. These
sessions provide valuable insight into current activities of corporate
accounts and consumer segments.
Technology Seminars
Currid & Company has a knowledgeable
staff to conduct seminars on technology topics such as: networking
technologies, business use of the internet, office technologies, tele-work,
mobile technologies, convergence technologies. Our business seminars
include: Building Virtual Teams and Organizations, Re-engineering
Processes with Technology, and Information Responsibility. Our seminars
can be customized to address specific client issues.
Currid & Company also participates in
sales force training for computer industry clients. We have a seminar
series designed to uncover corporate buying decision dynamics. Among the
topics are: Identifying Corporate Decision Makers; Selling In and Out of
the "Glass House;" Assessing Corporate Accounts: Finding Buying Signals;
When No Doesn't Mean No.