Definition
This report deals with units mainly engaged in providing information storage and retrieval services (other than library or bibliographic services), including, but not exclusive to, general news services. Please note that this encompasses the gathering and storage of information, rather than its analysis and dissemination. Also, recently burgeoning online information sites, most prominently Wikipedia and YouTube, are not included in this industry as information is provided by the general public, and the services conduct minimal, if any, data gathering services.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.