Executive Summary Technology Evaluation Center produces marketing collateral for software vendors. However, this does not stop it from claiming to be independent. Introduction This article will peek behind the scenes to see what is TEC’s independence. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and other related Brightwork…
Executive Summary Gartner’s business model is based upon eliminating competitors. This is done through acquisition. Introduction Gartner is one of the world’s largest IT analysts. However, they got to this stage through performing many acquisitions. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and other related Brightwork articles,…
Executive Summary Gartner’s size is a critical component to understanding its success. Introduction Gartner is the dominant IT analyst in the world. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and other related Brightwork articles, see this link. Gartner’s Size and Scope In 2012 Gartner had revenues of…
Executive Summary Scientology uses the dissatisfaction from customers to upsell them where they will receive the “real benefits.” This article covers how Gartner copied this strategy. Introduction If one thinks of these two entities, on the surface, one would think there is nothing in common between the two. I wrote a book on Gartner and…
Executive Summary Gartner produces an Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms MQ. We evaluate this MQ to see if it holds up to scrutiny. Introduction Gartner produces a large number of Magic Quadrants highly. Curiously, while these Magic Quadrants are prevalent topics of discussion and determine many purchase decisions, each one that we have evaluated has…
Executive Summary Gartner produces a Cloud Core Financial Management Suites for Midsize, Large and Global Enterprises MQ. We evaluate this MQ to see if it holds up to scrutiny. Introduction Gartner produces a large number of Magic Quadrants highly. Curiously, while these Magic Quadrants are prevalent topics of discussion and determine many purchase decisions, each…
Executive Summary Gartner produces a Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Services MQ. We evaluate this MQ to see if it holds up to scrutiny. Introduction Gartner produces a large number of Magic Quadrants highly. Curiously, while these Magic Quadrants are prevalent topics of discussion and determine many purchase decisions, each one that we have evaluated has…
Executive Summary Sometimes, lists of Gartner competitors are published. We question the validity of the idea of Gartner’s competitors. Introduction Sometimes the question is raised as to who Gartner’s competitors are. Generally, people are quick to begin listing IT and other companies and analysts. However, the answer to the question is not as straightforward as…
Executive Summary Gartner does not publish their supporting data. However, even when data is published, there can also be limitations with accessing research data. Introduction In the article The Brightwork Research Analysis rating of IT Analysts Like Gartner, Forrester, and More, I covered how none of the private companies say they research the IT field…
Executive Summary Gartner proposes that they charge software vendors for value-added services, and these charges are not buying positions in the MQ. We review this claim. Introduction Gartner proposes that no vendor buys their way into the Magic Quadrant. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and…