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The IIAR is a not-for-profit organisation established to raise awareness of analyst relations and the value of industry analysts, promote best practice amongst analyst relations professionals, enhance communication between analyst firms and vendors, and offer opportunities for AR practitioners to network with their industry peers. Membership is open to everyone in the analyst relations community.

James Quin / Director of Research, Info-Tech

Around James Quin from Info-Tech Research Group in 10 questions

James Quin, Director of Research, Events Division tells us more about himself and what he respects among AR professionals. Until recently James was Lead Research Analyst looking after all research in the areas of IT Security, Regulation and Compliance and Disaster Preparedness. You can find out more about James on LinkedIn and on twitter. What are your […]

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IIAR UK Forum reminder: Your chance to hear about the future of Ovum

Here’s a little reminder that on Wednesday 30th May at 4-6:30pm BST, the IIAR will be holding a Forum with three of the Ovum senior management team. If you didn’t get a chance to meet with Brett at the recent Ovum Industry Congress or would like to find out what you missed this is your opportunity!

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[Job Posting] AR Manager Opp in Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Atlanta, GA – USA

Ultimate Software’s analyst relations team works to communicate clearly and consistently with technology and HR industry analysts. They ensure our product teams have consistent knowledge of best-in-industry approaches and that the analysts are well versed in Ultimate Software’s latest capabilities and customer accomplishments. As an Analyst Relations Manager you will be instrumental in developing clear

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Around Keith Humphreys from euroLAN Research in 10 questions

Today is an opportunity to find out more about Keith Humphreys at euroLAN Research. Keith is a consultant based in the UK and has been with euroLAN since 1994 studying networking vendors, analysing their markets and competitors. He holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Westminster and can be found on twitter and Linkedin.  What are your coverage

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IIAR Gartner exclusive: Your questions answered on great presentations

Ever spent a frustrated hour arguing with an executive on why you shouldn’t have 30 slides for a 30-minute presentation? Or time and again had to insist that a Gartner VP doesn’t need to be told about basic market trends proven with stats from a competing analyst firm? The IIAR, working with the Gartner AR

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Simon Levin / Skills Connections (IIAR, 2013)

[Guest Post] Does the consulting approach beat published research?

By: Simon Levin, The Skills Connection / IIAR UK Co-Chapter Lead We saw an interesting blogging spat last week between Stanton Jones of ISG and Lydia Leong at Gartner, with the flames fanned by tweeted comments from Phil Fersht of HfS. The row was centred on some research published recently by Lydia on managed hosting providers, but

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[Job Posting] Part time PR/AR Manager in Munich, Germany

Munich-based independent communications consultancy OnPR is seeking a part-time PR/AR manager (m/w) to join our talented team. If you’re interested in helping shape communications strategy for international high-tech clients, and you have at least 4 years agency experience combined with an affinity for technology, then we’d love to hear from you.

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IIAR Teleconference: KCG and Intelligen present an APJ view of the global analyst landscape

Due to popular demand we will once again be holding KCG’s presentation on the global analyst landscape. It proved a huge hit among US and EMEA AR audiences so we would like to extend the opportunity to those of you in Asia-Pacific to take part. The teleconference will be held on Wednesday 6th June at

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[Guest Post] The Secret Sauce and the Secret Sorcerers by Simon Levin

I was sitting in the middle of a noisy intellectual ruckus about the future of research and advisory services some weeks back when an odd thought struck me. It was at the London IIAR> meeting in March, where R “Ray” Wang and his Constellation all-stars were agitating for radical change in the research industry. Ray

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[Job Posting] Bazaarvoice Seeks Industry AR Manager – Austin/TX, USA

Bazaarvoice, a leading Internet and software-as-as-service (SaaS) company, brings the voice of customers to the center of business strategy for more than 700 global clients like Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Dell, Macy’s, P&G, Panasonic, QVC, and USAA. Bazaarvoice helps clients create social communities on their brand websites and Facebook pages where customers can engage in

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IIAR UK Forum: Come and meet Ovum’s Senior Management Team

For the next IIAR UK Forum in London on Wednesday 30th May at 4pm BST, we’re delighted to welcome Ovum MD Brett Azuma, Global Director for Ovum IT Ian Charlesworth, and Global Director for Ovum Telecoms Richard Mahony. We’re meeting with Brett, Ian and Richard just after the Ovum Industry Congress, being held in London

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[Job Posting] Wolters Kluwer Seeks PR/AR Coordinator – London, UK

Our offices in London require a PR and Analyst Relations Coordinator. The PR and AR Coordinator is responsible for supporting and executing global communications plans to promote the company’s key messages, products and intellectual capital in media, public, corporate, and analyst forums. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager the role includes: support of communications strategies

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AR Manager for IntraLinks – Boston, USA

The Analyst Relations Manager at IntraLinks will report into the Product Marketing department (to the SVP Product Marketing) and will support both Product Marketing and the global Sales organization.  This resource will be responsible for managing relationships with leading industry analysts across all IntraLinks solution segments. This position will: Manage the entire Analyst Relations function

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IIAR US Teleconference: Getting to Know Nucleus Research

On Thursday 19th April at 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm BST the CEO of Nucleus Research, Ian Campbell, will be delivering a presentation to the IIAR. If you’ve ever wondered what the company is about and their area of research then this is the perfect opportunity to learn more. Discussion will also include how

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[Job Posting] AR Intern Required by Convergys – UK

Provide support to the Global Industry Analyst Relations (AR) team related to marketing initiatives for outreach to, engagement with, and relationship management of industry analysts. The AR program is directed at industry and market research analysts who monitor and report on Convergys Information Management’s business, technologies, products/solutions, markets, competitors, and overall industry trends, etc., on

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