Info-Tech Research Group
Private | |
Industry | Research |
Founded | 1997 |
Headquarters | London, Ontario |
Key people |
Scott Bohannon (President and CEO). Joel McLean (Founder) |
Products |
Technology Research Human Resources Research Market research Advisory services Consulting |
Website | www.infotech.com |
Info-Tech Research Group Inc. is a research and advisory firm originally founded in 1997 by Joel McLean. The company has offices in London, Toronto and Las Vegas. The company's original focus was on providing research and insights to IT leaders. In 2010, Info-Tech launched a new division, McLean & Company, focused on providing the same set of services to HR leaders.
Info-Tech produces research to help CIOs, CHROs and IT/HR leaders make strategic decisions. Info-Tech partners with executives to provide tactical solutions such as actionable tools and analyst guidance to drive measurable results.
Core Research Services
Info-Tech’s services cover a wide range of challenges and initiatives:
- Projects & Technology—Actionable solutions, based on best practices research on applications, infrastructure, strategy and leadership
- Process & Governance—Helping with governance, strategy, enterprise architecture, IT management and policies
- Benchmarking & Diagnostics—Benchmarking tools help IT/HR departments to assess their budget, staffing and the organization’s satisfaction with their IT/HR department
- Tools & Resources—Resources include: peer-to-peer networking, purchase optimization/contract reviews, vendor evaluations, videos/webinars, job descriptions and templates
- Workshops—On-site collaborative experiences help IT/HR teams develop core IT/HR processes
- Consulting—Analysts help IT leaders manage more effectively
- Events—Info-Tech Exchange, a one-day event held in major cities in the U.S. and Canada, provides IT leaders with the opportunity to share ideas and insights on critical IT challenges. Info-Tech also attends a large number of third party events through the year. If you would like to see where we are exhibiting next, click here.
New London Location
It was announced in the London Free Press [1] on July 8, 2015 that Bob Schram of Sterling Marking [2] sold nearly an entire city block to Joel McLean. This new purchase puts McLean in ownership of the 75,000 square foot block at the corner of King St. and Ridout St. This purchase will allow Info-Tech more space for their expanding staff that no longer fit in its headquarter at Queen and Adelaide. The full article can be found on the London Free Press website.[3]
Awards
- 2015: Info-Tech recently achieved a spot on the Profit 500 list of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies for 2015.[4]
- 2013: Named one of the 50 best workplaces in Canada.
- 2012: Named one of the 50 best workplaces in Canada.[5]
- 2010: Named one of the 50 best workplaces in Canada.[6]
- 2009: Named one of the 50 best workplaces in Canada.[7]
- 2007: Named one of the 50 best workplaces in Canada.[8]
- 2004: Achieve a place on Profit 100's list of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies.
- 2002: Ranked 34th on Profit's list of Canada's Hottest Startups.
Industry Specific Research
GHRC: The Gaming & Hospitality Research Center is an industry specific component of Info-Tech that evaluates vendors and products specific to this industry. GHRC Page
NATRC: The Native American Technology Research Center is specifically designed for the tribal community. It works to provide this community with a revolutionary way to evaluate their technology. NATRC Page
See also
Webinars
- Info-Tech offers weekly webinars Thursday afternoons from 4 - 5 pm ET. These are online seminars run by analysts and subject-matter experts to present and gain insight into upcoming pieces of research. The audience is given the chance to answer poll questions, ask questions and join in the live discussion. To see upcoming webinars, visit our page.
References
- ↑ http://www.lfpress.com/
- ↑ https://www.sterling.ca/
- ↑ http://www.lfpress.com/2015/07/08/from-dated-factory-to-high-tech-firm
- ↑ http://www.profitguide.com/microsite/profit500/2015/
- ↑ http://www.greatplacetowork.ca/best-workplaces/best-workplaces-in-canada-2006-2012
- ↑ http://www.greatplacetowork.ca/best-workplaces/best-workplaces-in-canada-2006-2012
- ↑ http://www.greatplacetowork.ca/best-workplaces/best-workplaces-in-canada-2006-2012
- ↑ http://www.greatplacetowork.ca/best-workplaces/best-workplaces-in-canada-2006-2012
External links
- Official Info-Tech website
- Official McLean & Co website
- Global News.
- Maclean's
- Today
- Financial Post
- Yahoo Finance