Colliers International Provides Exclusive Data for the Most Thorough Comparison of International Business Locations Ever Undertaken by KPMG

SEATTLE, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally recognized as a best-in-class provider of commercial real estate data and analysis, Colliers International has again provided the real estate data for the KPMG Global Competitive Alternatives Study. Colliers International, the world's third largest commercial real estate services firm, has been providing exclusive commercial real estate content for KPMG's bi-annual study since 2004.

"In today's information age, quality of data and its corresponding analysis are critical components to serving our clients on a global, regional and local level," said Douglas P. Frye, president and CEO of Colliers International. "Colliers International's repeated selection as the exclusive provider of commercial real estate data for this study is a testament to the quality of our research.  KPMG values its integrity, utilizing our data and intellectual capital to better assess the competitive standing of leading cities worldwide."

KPMG carries out its Global Competitive Alternatives Study every two years. The study of international cities compares their relative competitiveness in attracting business and investment. KPMG analyzes 30,000 cost drivers through the use of sophisticated proprietary software that interprets client site selection projects. The 2009/10 study focuses on 60 cities throughout all 50 states in the U.S.A., 38 Canadian cities in 11 provinces, as well as 12 cities in Europe, six in Mexico, four in Australia and two in Japan.  The complete report is available at www.CompetitiveAlternatives.com.

Colliers International compiles a wide range of research reports on the commercial real estate market, including office, retail and industrial submarkets in the U.S. and around the globe.  The firm has also launched a series of White Papers on topics such as industrial activities in port cities, sustainability, alternative energy and retail reinvention.

In mid-April, Colliers International will release its first Global Investors Sentiment Survey, reporting on the world's largest private and institutional investors and their investment outlook globally for the coming twelve months.

About Colliers International

Colliers International is a leading global real estate services company that provides a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide. Colliers operates in 61 countries.  Services include brokerage, property management, hotel investment sales and consulting, corporate services, valuation, consulting and appraisal services, mortgage banking and research.    

SOURCE Colliers International