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“In the world of technology research, firms such as Gartner, Forrester Research and JupiterResearch seem to hold all the cards, knowing markets in-depth and charging firms thousands of dollars for a peek inside. Many small and medium companies, especially startups, are often on the outside looking in, not able to afford the high cost of research firms but still wanting to understand their market or have key questions answered by experts.”

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“The regularly updated Techdirt brings you important news, analysis, and “dirt” about the tech industry, laid out in concise nuggets. Users can submit content—the site counts on it—from hard news to amusing tidbits. The site also offers targeted research services and a daily newsletter.”

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“Interview: The entrepeneur and tech industry insider weighs in on net neutrality, online video, and Techdirt’s Greenhouse conference.”

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“The site saw its traffic triple over past year, and our bloglines account shows it has more than 20,000 subscribers, more than any other blog we read regularly”

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“The key: Masnick’s corral of geeks - journalists, analysts and engineers - edit those feeds and provide their expert commentary, telling you who and what to trust. Traditional media mostly had a lock on that market before the Internet let loose an information flood.”

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“In the cutthroat business environment of Silicon Valley, industry information is perhaps the best tool for success. With the right kind of dirt, you’re golden; without inside scoops, you’re just about as clueless as the average Joe. Enter Techdirt, a Belmont company designed to educate the masses.”

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“Thompson says Techdirt does the job of three or four employees, and figures he’s had real strategic ROI. ‘The same information helps my salespeople and my CIO.’”

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