ABI Research

What ABI Research does

ABI Research (legal name Allied Business Intelligence, Inc.) is a privately-held technology intelligence and market-foresight advisory firm founded in 1990, headquartered in New York with additional offices in London, Singapore, and Key Biscayne/Miami. The firm produces subscription-based research, competitive vendor rankings, and custom research and marketing solutions targeted at enterprise technology buyers across hyperscalers, industrial and manufacturing, semiconductor, telecommunications, and supply chain verticals. Its research catalog spans 14 service categories covering 100+ technology segments including 5G/6G, AI and machine learning, IoT, cybersecurity, robotics, automotive, XR, and space technologies, supported by an annual program of 2,000-3,000 in-depth primary interviews across the technology value chain.

The firm's core products include ongoing market research subscriptions, vendor competitive rankings evaluated on Innovation and Implementation dimensions, Analyst Inquiry sessions for clients, and bespoke custom research engagements, complemented by free and premium content resources such as charts, insights, whitepapers, and webinars. Distribution operates through a hybrid model: direct enterprise sales led by an EVP of Global Sales, an online self-service portal with individual report purchases starting at USD 3,000, and a high-frequency media citation engine in outlets including Business Insider, CNN, and IEEE Spectrum. Pricing for subscription packages is not publicly disclosed.

ABI Research claims a community of more than 50,000 trusted technology leaders and a customer base spanning hundreds of leading technology brands, including AWS, Intel, Qualcomm, Verizon, Nokia, Huawei, Siemens, Oracle, Akamai, BP, John Deere, and Schneider Electric. The firm is founder-led, with Tim Archdeacon as Founder and CEO and a leadership bench that includes a President/Managing Director with CRO responsibilities, a Chief Operating Officer, a Chief Research Officer, and regionally-specialized Vice Presidents covering North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. No external institutional ownership, funding rounds, or merger and acquisition activity is disclosed in the available data.

Name

ABI Research

Legal name

Allied Business Intelligence, Inc.

Website

https://abiresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ABI Research is a privately-held technology intelligence firm, founded in 1990, that delivers subscription research, competitive rankings, and custom research to enterprise technology buyers across 14 service categories spanning 5G, AI, IoT, cybersecurity, robotics, and industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Intelligence & Market Research Services

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Syndicated Market Research (Panels, Omnibus, Tracker Studies) (MPAAALAB)

Keywords

• Technology intelligence
• Market research subscriptions
• Competitive benchmarking
• Strategic advisory services
• Technology forecasts

Headquarters

HQ city

Oyster Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Research Services: Ongoing intelligence subscription providing continuous access to market forecasts, competitive rankings, and research reports across technology sectors. This is the primary revenue stream serving enterprise clients with ongoing strategic intelligence needs.
2. Custom Research & Marketing Solutions: Bespoke research solutions designed to achieve measurable business results for clients. Includes custom market analysis, strategic consulting, and marketing-focused intelligence.
3. Individual Report Sales: Individual market data reports and competitive rankings available for purchase, with prices starting at USD 3,000 for select reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABI Research provides subscription-based technology intelligence, including market forecasts, competitive rankings, and strategic insights across 100+ technology segments such as 5G, AI, robotics, IoT, cloud, cybersecurity, automotive, and space technologies. Its core offerings consist of Market Research Subscriptions delivering ongoing intelligence, Competitive Rankings evaluating vendors on Innovation and Implementation dimensions, and Custom Research & Marketing Solutions for bespoke engagements.

Product overview

ABI Research is a technology intelligence firm that provides a platform of research subscription services organized into distinct service categories covering technology markets including AI & Robotics, 5G/Cloud/Networks, IoT, Cyber & Digital Security, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/Short Range Wireless, Vertical Markets, Extended Reality, and Automotive. The core offerings consist of Market Research Subscriptions delivering ongoing intelligence, Competitive Rankings evaluating vendors on Innovation and Implementation dimensions, Analyst Inquiry providing direct analyst access, and Custom Research & Marketing Solutions for bespoke engagements. Supporting these are value-added resources including Charts & Data, Whitepapers, and Insights. The research portfolio spans 14 technology segments and supports decision-making across industries including Hyperscalers, Industrial & Manufacturing, Telco & Communications, Semiconductor, Supply Chain, and Industry & Trade Organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Research Subscriptions

Named customers14 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2026Nokia partnered with Google Cloud to integrate agentic AI with network APIs through its Network as Code platform, expanding commercial reach in network programmability.
• MassTech (Massachusetts Technology Collaborative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABI Research partnered with MassTech to educate board members and develop a strategy to grow the Commonwealth's robotics cluster through new initiatives and programs.
• FedExminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABI Research research highlighted FedEx's partnership with Dell Technologies and Switch to transform distribution warehouses with edge compute infrastructure for operational efficiencies.
• Dell TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABI Research research featured Dell Technologies' collaboration with FedEx and Switch to provide edge computing software solutions.
• American TowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABI Research highlighted American Tower's edge data center initiative, deploying six edge data centers in the United States for MNO 5G deployments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gartner: Largest IT advisory and research firm globally, offering subscription research, advisory, and conferences across all technology segments ABI Research covers — the dominant incumbent competitor.
• S&P Global Market Intelligence: Large-scale financial and technology intelligence provider including 451 Research — a broader incumbent offering adjacent technology and telecom research plus financial data.

Direct peers

• Forrester Research: Subscription-based technology and market research firm with comparable syndicated research, custom research, and advisory services targeted at enterprise technology buyers — direct competitor for ABI Research's subscription and custom engagements.
• IDC (International Data Corporation): Global market intelligence firm covering IT, telecom, and consumer technology with subscription research, custom consulting, and competitive rankings — directly comparable in coverage scope and primary research methodology.
• Omdia: Technology research firm spun out of IHS Markit covering telecom, media, IoT, and enterprise IT — direct competitor for ABI Research's telco, cloud, and connectivity research subscriptions.
• Frost & Sullivan: Global research and consulting firm offering syndicated market research, custom consulting, and competitive intelligence across technology and industrial verticals — directly comparable in custom research and growth advisory services.
• Counterpoint Research: Technology market research firm focused on semiconductors, smartphones, IoT, and emerging technologies — overlapping coverage with ABI Research in mobile, IoT hardware, and semiconductor segments.
• Canalys: Independent technology market analyst firm covering channels, smartphones, cloud, and emerging tech — competes head-to-head with ABI Research in mobile, channel, and IoT market data.

Emerging players

• CCS Insight: Smaller UK-based technology research firm covering mobile, IoT, AI, and enterprise IT — directly comparable in segment coverage and subscription model, though narrower in geographic reach.
• Mordor Intelligence: Market research and consulting firm publishing syndicated technology and industrial market reports — a lower-cost alternative competing for ABI Research's individual report buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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