Pearl Research, a business intelligence and consulting firm, specializes in the technology, internet, and games industry with a focus on emerging markets and platforms. Based in San Francisco and China, Pearl Research publishes in-depth market research reports and provides consulting services. We operate RedlineChina.com (http://www.RedlineChina.com/), a news site covering Chinese technology news.

Pearl Research’s client base covers technology companies, investment banks, hedge funds, private equity funds, government agencies, and SMEs. Our consulting services help businesses take advantage of market opportunities. Typical engagements include: Market opportunity assessment; Competitive analysis; Benchmarking and best practices; Market entry or market expansion plans; Identification and tie-ups with potential local partners; and Investor tours of Asia Pacific.

Our focus includes primary research on emerging markets and trends, go-to-market and differentiation strategies, consumer purchasing behaviors, competitive analysis, and management strategies. Coverage areas include:



* Games (online, console, casual)

* Web 2.0 (social networking, blogging, video sharing)

* Consumer studies for both the US and Asia Pacific

* Wireless

* Digital music

* Search engine analysis

* Interactive entertainment and games reports covering the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific



For more information, visit PearlResearch.com (http://www.pearlresearch.com/) or RedlineChina.com (http://www.redlinechina.com/) or call 415-738-7660.