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Built on the foundation of TechRepublic Pro, Tech Pro Research has the high-quality content IT decision makers need to do their jobs better and more efficiently. As a member, you'll get full access to our extensive library of research, analysis, pre-made templates, and more.
- Original, in-depth research reports on global IT trends: We survey IT business decision makers around the world to learn what matters most. Download our Windows 8 Business Intentions report for an example of this type of insightful resource.
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We don’t want anything to distract you from finding the content you need as quickly as possible. So Tech Pro Research has no display ads. Just simple, clean features that make it easy to access the resources you need.To further simplify your search, our content is organized by topic and by what we call the IT buying cycle – those stages you work through when you're looking for game-changing technologies, tweaking old solutions, or preparing to replace obsolete equipment.We've broken down the buying cycle into five stages:
- Discover
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- Compare
- Justify
- Optimize
Tech Pro Research is just getting started
Tech Pro Research gives you indispensable tools to solve today’s toughest IT problems and make informed decisions. We distill complex tech topics into concise, yet comprehensive packages. Our ready-made policies, templates, and tools will save you valuable time and effort. And we're just getting started. In the coming months we'll be launching even more exciting features, such as members-only forums.
I encourage you to explore the site. Once you see all we have to offer, you'll be hooked. And if you have feedback about the site, don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Bill Detwiler
Managing Editor, Tech Pro Research
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