LibGuides: Information Science: Industry info

Industry markets

Information about industry markets can be found using the Library Search | Ketu, Article Databases and the internet.

For example:

Passport GMID: Global Market Information Database (Euromonitor) This link opens in a new window
Euromonitor International's Global Market Information Database (GMID) is an online business information system providing business intelligence on industries, countries, and consumers. It offers integrated access to statistics, reports, insightful comment and business information sources. Coverage is global, more than 200 countries are researched. Users need to register using an "otago.ac.nz email" address.
Business Market Research Collection (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
This database contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources, including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analytica, and Snapshots.

Search the internet for information about associations and organisations.

For example:

New Zealand Technology Industry Association
"We help New Zealand technology businesses to succeed by encouraging talent, increasing knowledge, creating connections and influencing policy." - from website
Institute of IT Professionals: New Zealand
"The Institute of IT Professionals NZ is New Zealand's leading body for those working or studying in Software and Information Technology related fields." - from website

Sources of government information include:

ICT.govt.nz
Website run by the Department of Internal Affairs, which details New Zealand's ICT strategy and programmes.
Beehive.govt.nz: the official website of the New Zealand Government
Details the 'Communication' portfolio.

Sources of New Zealand statistics include:

Statistics New Zealand
Statistics groups include Industry Sector 'Information communications and technology'

Infoshare This link opens in a new window
Click an information science related subject category
Statistics for Universities This link opens in a new window
NZ universities' research staff and student access to specialised statistical products and data packages