According to UNE 166006:2018 – SURVEILLANCE AND INTELLIGENCE is an ethical and systematic process of collecting and analysing information, using public, legal and accessible sources, about the business sector environment, competitors and the organisation itself, and communicating its meaning and implications for decision-making. Espionage involves unauthorised or unlawful access to confidential information. Industrial espionage is … Continued
For strategic information to really make an impact, it is key to distribute it effectively. Well-managed information drives strategic decisions, improves collaboration between teams/users and allows you to react quickly to market changes. One of the most effective ways to distribute strategic information is through newsletters, which allow key insights to be shared with different … Continued
In our ecosystem, the analyst and the expert work together in an indispensable way, as both are responsible for validating, organising and giving the strategic interpretation, with the expert putting the information into value. The expert plays a critical role in the continuous improvement of the process. Through a constant feedback loop, the expert evaluates … Continued
As we have seen in previous publications, the process of surveillance and intelligence begins with the identification of the organisation’s specific needs and objectives, followed by the integration of information sources and the application of filters to separate the relevant from the trivial. However, the true art of transforming information into strategic value is revealed … Continued
‘Time is money’, those of you of a generation will remember this programme. One of the biggest fears when we talk about surveillance is the time needed to read the captured information. The needs that our clients transmit to us when analysing the information for validation are linked to the reduction of time in reading … Continued
Business intelligence has evolved into more sophisticated practices that allow companies to understand both their internal operations and the competitive environment in which they operate. Today I talk to you, from an Anglo-Saxon point of view, about how Business Intelligence (BI) and Competitive Intelligence (CI) approaches can contribute to the development of companies that are … Continued
What are Insights Driven Organisations (IDOs)? In a data-driven world, Insights Driven Organisations (IDOs) excel at transforming data into actionable knowledge for strategic decision making. IDO is not just a new buzzword, it is a fundamental approach that leverages data, analytics and the ability to use AI to improve decision-making, drive innovation and growth. A … Continued
This publication will discuss a topic that often causes confusion in the business world: information monitoring and management. Companies often have misconceptions about this fundamental process, and it is important to disprove them so that you can make the most of its benefits. Myth 1: “It requires a large investment of time and effort”. It … Continued
