Intelligence Best Practices from Around the World Now Available to Online Subscribers

Helsinki, Finland, March 11, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, has officially launched a premium online knowledge resource and networking platform on intelligence best practices.

"The materials on GIA’s Intelligence Best Practices Online represent a culmination of almost a decade’s worth of research and advisory work by GIA with leading international companies on their market intelligence operations. For instance, we feature cases or videos from ABB, Cisco Systems, GE, IBM, P&G and Shell – just to name a few. We also plan to include excerpts from our upcoming book on Market Intelligence so that they are available to subscribers," said Mr. Markko Vaarnas, CEO at Global Intelligence Alliance.

"From our experience, knowledge sharing is especially needed in the area of market intelligence, as there are few specialist business schools dedicated to the topic and not that many peers inside your own company with whom to share best practices. We are happy to be able to facilitate that due to our broad view on all aspects of market intelligence; from research tools and strategic analysis techniques to creating high-impact intelligence programs in companies. We are very pleased that initial feedback has been very positive and we hope that this online platform will become the LinkedIn equivalent for market intelligence professionals!" Vaarnas continued.

Accessible through any browser, the subscription-based service is called Intelligence Best Practices Online and offers four main highlights. These are an expert exchange, GIA Conference materials, a Knowledgebase, as well as Intelligence Mentoring.

The Expert Exchange function allows users to network and share best practices with other market intelligence professionals. Subscribers can:
• Share ideas with other market intelligence professionals in the discussion forum
• Read contributions by GIA Experts and ask questions
• Network with other subscribers from around the world

The GIA Conference function allows users to download exclusive presentations and videos from GIA’s annual Conferences that are held in various cities around the world. These Conferences focus on strictly on delivering best-in-class educational programs. Subscribers can:
• Download GIA Conference presentations featuring company cases and best practices in leading companies
• Watch videos from keynote presentations and panel discussions.
• Get access to summaries of key discussion points from GIA Conference roundtable

The Knowledgebase found on GIA’s Intelligence Best Practices Online gives users access to a comprehensive and continuously updated library of GIA White Papers, Cases and Articles on Market Intelligence. Subscribers can also review past GIA Conference and GIA Webinar presentations and recordings.

Intelligence Mentoring allow users to join a unique online community and receive one-to-one mentoring by senior GIA advisors on how to set up world class intelligence projects.

Interested parties can subscribe through GIA’s website. The basic price starts at 480 EUR for a six-month subscription and is discounted for group subscriptions.

About Global Intelligence Alliance
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA) is a strategic market intelligence and advisory group. GIA was formed in 1995 when a team of market intelligence specialists, management consultants, industry analysts and technology experts came together to build a powerful suite of customized solutions ranging from outsourced market monitoring services and software, to strategic analysis and advisory.

Today, we are the preferred partner for organizations seeking to understand, compete and grow in international markets. Our industry expertise and coverage of over 100 countries enables our customers to make better informed decisions worldwide.

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