Aberdeen Groupis a provider of business-related, fact-based research services. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen claims that its research is used by over 2.5 million readers in more than 40 countries; according to the company, this includes 90% of the Fortune 1000and 93% of the Software 500.[citation needed]Aberdeen’s research is based in fact, derived from the primary researchpractices of survey analysis and live interviews. Aberdeen Group was acquired by direct marketing company Harte-Hanksin September 2006[1].
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