The database: FAITS – Faulkner Advisory for IT Studies

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under F in the databases A-Z list.

Use it to find (from their brochure):

• Technology tutorial reports – provide intelligence about emerging and mature technologies
• Marketplace reports – offer an excellent way to stay current on all the latest trends and advances in the IT and communications market segments
• Implementation guide reports – provide users with the know-how to keep a project running on a budget
• Standards reports – examine the major IT and communications standards and protocols currently in place
• Product profile reports – provide a concise summary of the leading products and suppliers, examine product strengths and limitations, and analyze current pricing strategies
• Company profile reports – review business goals, sales and marketing strategies, and financial stability of the leading vendors
• Comparison and selection guide reports – offer the intelligence user need to make the best product and service selections
• Topics include: IT infrastructure, Telecom, Technology vendors, Linux/Open source, Healthcare IT topics, Wireless communication, Data networking, etc.

Tips for searching:

• Start with a simple search in the search bar, or
• Browse by topic or report type
• Take a look at the “help with searching” page for additional suggestions – link above the search bar

Want help using FAITS ? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.