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IBIS World

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Searchable by industry, keyword, company name, and NAICS code, IBIS World Industries and Markets contains United States and Specialized Industry reports, selected Global Industry reports, and UK Brexit Impact Statements. Industry risk factors can be assessed using US Business Environment Profiles.

Mintel Reports

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Mintel offers market research reports covering U.S. and International marketplaces. Each report combines data and analysis of the competitive landscape, market share analysis and consumer profiles.

Mintel Research can be used to find research on industries and consumers.

Insider Marketing Intelligence (EMARKETER)

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Insider Intelligence (eMarketer) provides extensive information on digital marketing, media and commerce topics, organized by topic and/or geographical area. Use the Comparative Estimates section to view estimates and forecasts from over 4,000 research firms, consultancies, government agencies and universities around the world across a range of media usage, advertising spending and ecommerce categories, and/or view eMarketer's own proprietary data. Use the Browse feature to gain access to in-depth reports, articles, charts, interviews and webinars on a variety of subtopics. Charts and graphs are available in PDF, JPG and XLS formats for inclusion in presentations and reports.

Hint: keep your sarch simple at first by entering "coffee" in the search box. You can expand your search to "food service and apps". Note that this resource will provide a great deal of national information on this industry.

Statista

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Statista is a portal for quantitative data, statistics and related information. Use the search box to find information of interest, or choose from dropdowns providing access to information about industries, digital markets, consumer markets, and topics such as media, business, and society. Statistics, charts and/or graphs may be downloaded in the following formats: Excel, PNG Graphics, PowerPoint and PDF.

Gartner

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Gartner Group Resources provides expert analysis and opinion on IT-related topics at the intersection of business and technology. Users can search Gartner’s proprietary research by market area, topic, or industry. Gartner also offers blogs and podcasts. Access to Gartner is via Bentley University email address and network password.

Gartner Group Resources is a good place to find research on the app development process for businesses, large and small. Gartner reports often present research on ROI and product development and lifecycle for electronic service implementations.

Forrester Research

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Forrester Research provides timely, in-depth reports and other materials to business, marketing and IT professionals on customer experience, e-business, enterprise architecture, operations and more. Click the Log In link and enter a full Bentley email address to gain access.

Forrester Research is a good place to get an understanding of how companies are leveraging technology to meet customer needs, including the use of apps for sales and services.