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Search Enter keywords, a title or a report id number below. In All Categories --------------------- Telecom & Computing Business & Finance Mfg & Construction Pharma & Healthcare Consumer & Retail Gov & Public Sector Energy & Transport Country Reports Company Reports --------------------- Transcripts Advanced    Welcome to the Research and Markets Frequently Asked Questions Section Top Frequently Asked Questions 1. General Information 1.1 Where is Research and Markets based? Research and Markets’ Head Office is based in Dublin, Ireland. 1.2 What types of products do Research and Markets offer? The product types that Research and Markets offer include market research reports, subscription products, directories, database tables, tabular reports, conference call transcripts, Newsletters and much more. For more information on Research and Markets see ‘about us’. 1.3 How do I keep up to date with the latest research in my sector? 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This is not compulsory however it helps us verify that an order is legitimate. 2.19 How do I suggest my basket to a friend? Once you have chosen the products that you wish to purchase and have added them to your shopping basket, you may suggest the contents of your basket to a friend. When viewing the contents of your shopping basket click “Suggest this basket to a friend?”. You will be requested to provide your friends' name and email address and also to leave a short message. Your friend will then receive an email with a link which will direct them to Research and Markets with a shopping basket containing the titles you suggested. 2.20 What is a CVV Number/Where can I locate it? CVV is an anti-fraud security feature to help verify that you are in possession of your credit card. 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