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14/1/26
In the US, tech research and advisory firm ISG has acquired the AI Maturity Index, a platform allowing firms to assess and improve the AI readiness of their workforce. ISG has also appointed Steve Hall as Chief AI Officer, leading a new ISG AI Acceleration Unit; and plans the launch of an AI-powered insights platform. More.
4/1/26
Professional association the Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has released its annual industry sizing report, suggesting that revenue for the sector rose some 10.9% last year, to around $US 3.5bn. Growth is expected to remain around 10% for 2026, despite global economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties. More.
22/12/25
That's It for 2025 from DRNO - the news flow is slowing and we're going to take our usual Christmas and New Year break, and return on 5th January as many others seem to be doing. For those who do Christmas: Have a great one! To all of you regardless, thanks for reading this year. More.
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Outsourcing and Offshoring in 2012Some key stories
Pulse CEO Takes Chair at GO Communications
- 27/03/12 Bob Chua, the CEO and founder of research outsourcing and panels company Pulse Group, has been appointed Chairman of Malaysia-based comms group GO Communications, with a remit to spearhead the company’s Asia Pacific expansion.
Nadilo to Head Annik’s Global Research Practice
- 27/03/12 In the US, MR technology and operations company Annik has promoted former Greenfield Online CEO Rudy Nadilo to the position of Senior Partner, in charge of its Global Research Practice. John Bird is also promoted to the role of Partner in the practice.
Ugam Speeds Up Survey Process with ‘Pronto’ Launch - 29/02/12 MR outsourcing firm Ugam Research Solutions has launched a survey programming service which it claims ‘significantly accelerates’ the deployment process by as much as 24 hours.
Obituary: Ugam’s Cara Longo - 15/02/12 Cara Longo, VP of Operations at MR outsourcing firm Ugam Research Solutions, has died at the age of 44 after a two-year battle with cancer. She died on Monday 6 February at her home in Fairport, NY, surrounded by members of her family.
Cross-Tab Hires Former ICM Direct MD Gareth Nicol - 9/02/12 In the UK, global research and analytics outsourcing firm Cross-Tab has appointed former ICM Direct MD Gareth Nicol as Associate Vice President, European Client Services, to further expand its presence across the region.
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