Vigilancia tecnológica e inteligencia competitiva: conceptos, profesionales, servicios y fuentes de información. Technology watch and competitive intelligence: concepts, professionals, services and information sources

Abstract text in English: Technology watch and competitive intelligence activities form a basic tool for improving organizations’ competitiveness. Their success depends on the knowledge management systems upon which they are based. This paper describes the relationship between information management (and professionals working in the field) and technology watch and competitive intelligence activities. Also presented are some of the major agents — mainly in Spain— who are working in the area of technology watch and competitive intelligence, as well as some international portals. Together, these entities constitute a valuable source of information on this subject