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Competitive and Market Intelligence departments, whether consisting of a single dedicated professional or a larger team, often struggle to gain the leadership support needed to drive strategic impact. Imagine your insights directly shaping key strategic discussions and guiding your company's future, regardless of its scale. The Institute for Competitive Intelligence (ICI) offers solutions that make this transformation possible, enhancing your department's credibility and influence, from lean startups to large enterprises.

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ICI’s International Competitive & Market Intelligence (CI/MI) Conference 2026 is Coming to Frankfurt (June 23-25, 2026)

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Expert Insights with Rainer Michaeli
Is it time to go on the attack — or strengthen your defenses? Business leaders need a well-informed answer. Competitive Intelligence (CI) provides this answer. CI is the framework for collecting, analyzing, and transforming external data into actionable insights that drive (strategic) decision-making.

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Managing Competitive/Market Intelligence (CI/MI) can be a daunting task! While the need for a sound knowledge of a company’s competitive environment is undisputed, actual implementation varies widely.

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A recent overview article comprehensively describes of how AI is applied in foresight projects, supported by numerous examples and academic references. As an academic overview paper, it presents various techniques used in futures research; however, it does not provide detailed guidelines.

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Competitive and Market Intelligence professionals need to stay current in today’s fast-changing business world. Key trends include AI integration, cybersecurity challenges, leadership empowerment, and fresh market strategies.

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Invest in Preparedness: Foresight as the Key to Stability
In today's world, shaped by unpredictable forces such as geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, businesses face unprecedented challenges. 

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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, mastering OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) is no longer optional—it’s essential. As Arthur Weiss, a leading expert in the field, explains, the game has changed. The wealth of information available online now provides unprecedented opportunities, but it demands a specific set of skills to uncover and analyze the data effectively.

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The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our business landscape. Once, traditional trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences were at the heart of market intelligence. However, as online meeting platforms soared and remote work became widespread, these events were often considered outdated.

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Patents and, more generally, intellectual property (IP) are powerful competitive intelligence tools. However, you should not leave it to your lawyers when IP becomes a token in competitive activities. In this context, strategists, product managers, and business developers need to understand how to apply IP laws—whether protection or attack is on your company’s agenda.

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