B2b IT and electronics market research
Research Associates was founded in 1976 and has conducted well over 1,000 studies throughout the world for public and private sector clients.
RA carries out business-to-business market research in most industries and has particularly good experience in IT and electronics market research in UK and international markets.
In these sectors RA has carried out b2b market research projects relating to customer satisfaction and company image, market entry and development, new products or services, and company acquisition or due diligence.

These projects have included working in markets such as –
- 3D x-ray and gamma detection
- Aerospace sensors
- Audio-visual consultancy & services
- Business IT process outsourcing
- Carrier services
- Cashless payment systems
- Computer staff services
- Digital printing heads
- Electronic components sales
- Electronic fire detection systems
- Electronic security systems
- HDD fluid bearings
- Hosting co-location
- Industrial PLCs
- Internet ticketing
- IT consultancy services
- IT diagnostic test equipment
- IT distance learing
- Laser and fibre optics
- Lighting controls
- Network architecture
- Network services
- Neural networks
- Online catalogues
- Online legal information
- PCs
- PC enclosures
- PC monitor repair services
- Programmable logic controllers
- Specialist digital printing
- Storage peripherals
- Structured cabling
- Telecommunications
- Unified communications
- UPS systems
- Videowalls and processors
Here are some of the many client endorsements RA has received for its IT and electronics market research studies in b2b sectors. Please see clients page for a list of some of our customers and international page for a list of countries where RA has conducted market research projects.
“Excellent. We had used RA before on another project. A very helpful piece of research which has contributed to our decision to acquire the target business. Keep up the good work!”
“The project was very good from my point of view, because it made it so very clear that management needs to pay attention not only to good engineering and delivery on time, but also to the other ways in which we interact with the world. This is a message that the Board had discussed before and was aware of as a theme, but the strength of the message was at a level that I am confident will now trigger action.”
“Excellent. We had used RA before on another project. A very helpful piece of research which has contributed to our decision to acquire the target business. Good value for money. Keep up the good work!”
“Excellent. I chose RA on past experience. Extremely helpful. Provided a neutral assessment of the business potential but with a good degree of involvement in the project.”
“Thank you very much for the report – we can’t wait to get our teeth into it!”
“Very good. A good professional company who went about their work in a highly competent way. Very thorough, methodical research. Keep up the good work!”
“We chose RA on recommendation. Good – on time, stuck to the brief well. The methodology produced valuable information. The best thing was their understanding of the brief.”
“Very good. I chose RA due to the continued relationship following previous project. Delivered promptly on key issues.”
“Very good. RA were one of only a few companies with demonstrable expertise in acquisition search. RA quickly understood the brief and added value in the definition phase. The project proceeded to plan and on time and RA may have found a needle in a haystack!”
“Excellent. I chose RA because of the excellent work they had previously delivered for us. The job was very thorough and professional throughout. As ever delivering value to customers is always an RA priority. The best thing was RA’s ability to deliver to challenging timescales.”
“Excellent. Good liaison with the client at all times gives confidence in the direction of the survey. They wrote an excellent report.”
“Very good. The research you gave us was well received by the Board I am happy to report.”
“Very good. The depth of the research will be used by the company to set its international vision. The dedication and service of RA is greatly appreciated.”
“Thank you for your excellent work with us this year – it was perfect.”