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What are the Objectives of BIIA?
To provide a neutral open forum for BIIA members to debate and resolve common issues with users, regulators, government and the public information sector

Please consult the Mission Statement in this Website




What is the Definition of B2B Business Information?
B2B Stands for Business to Business. The business information content industry is defined broadly as suppliers of paid-for (by users or advertisers) proprietary information to businesses or about businesses.




What is the Approximate Size of the B2B Industry?
BIIA member Outsell Inc. predicts that the information content industry will reach US$ 448 billion by 2010, accounting for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2007 to 2010. The third largest segment, Credit & Financial Information (C&F) is expected to outpace the industry average with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.

Outsell expects the information industry continue to grow steadily through 2010. However, the growth rate will be somewhat slower than the 6.2. CAGR generated between 2002 and 2006.

Fast Track Segments:
Lead by Google, Outsell predicts that Search will continue to drive industry growth, generating a 21.8% CAGR from 2007 to 2010 and US$ 75 billion in revenue by 2010. HR Information, IT Research, Credit & Financial Information and Market Research segments are also expected to grow strongly from 2007 to 2010, CAGRs of 15.4%, 9.5%, 8.4% and 8.2% respectively.

Source: The data was provided courtesy of BIIA member Outsell Inc., who is the only worldwide market research company and consulting company who delivers must-have intelligence and advice to publishers and information providers.
http://www.outsellinc.com/




Is BIIA a Conduit for Information Services between its Members?
No! BIIA is a Trade Association with the Sole Purpose to Promote and Protect the Information Industry in the Asia Pacific - Middle Eastern Region.



When was BIIA formed?
BIIA was registered in June 2005 in Hong Kong



In which country is BIIA registered?
BIIA is registered in Hong Kong



How to join BIIA?
Click on the menue bar "Join BIIA" and provide us with your company details. You will be contacted promptly.



CCIIA - Commercial Credit Information Division of BIIA - What is it?
CCIIA is the Commercial Credit Information Division of BIIA and represents the interest of the commercial credit information industry in Asia Pacific - Middle East. It is a neutral forum to promote, protect and inform the industry. The Commercial Credit Information Division serves as a platform for networking and informing users, regulators, governments and the general public about the value of credit information in credit risk assessment.



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