Yankee Group was an independent technology research and consulting firm, founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson.[1] The firm "was one of the analyst industry’s most prestigious boutiques through the dot.com boom, with 70 analysts on the payroll in 2006."[2]
| Industry | Telecommunications and information technology market research |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Fate | Acquired by 451 Research in 2013 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts |
In 1996, Yankee was sold to Primark, then to Reuters in 2000 for $72.5 million. In May 2004, Yankee was bought by Decision Matrix Group for around $30 million.[2] It was acquired by 451 Research on January 3, 2013.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Company Overview of Yankee Group Research, Inc". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ a b Chapple, Duncan (2013-01-03). "Yankee Group saved by 451 acquisition". Influencer Relations. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ^ "About 451 Research's mobility research". www.451research.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
