Buyers Guide

Total Compensation Management 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Matthew Brown on 14 November 2025

Executive Summary Buyers Guide Overview ISG Research has conducted market research for over two decades across vertical industries, business applications, AI and IT. We have designed the ISG Buyers Guide™ to provide a balanced perspective of software providers and products that is rooted in an understanding of business and IT requirements. Utilization of our research methodology and decades of... Read More

Topics: Total Compensation Management, Employees & HCM - Business & Technologies

Compensation Emerging Providers 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Matthew Brown on 14 November 2025

Executive Summary Compensation Emerging Providers Emerging providers capture the innovation frontier of the compensation technology market, where newer and niche entrants strive to balance breadth with distinctive approaches to usability, insight and transparency. These solutions often address the same foundational needs as established platforms—planning, analytics and operational... Read More

Topics: Employees & HCM - Business & Technologies, Compensation Emerging Providers, Emerging Providers

Cloud Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 30 September 2025

Executive Summary Cloud Platforms Cloud Platform software stands at the forefront of complex digital transformations in enterprise. Each cloud model presents unique benefits and challenges, enabling enterprises to tailor their IT strategies to align with specific business needs. This Buyers Guide explores the nuances of each cloud model, highlighting the essential functionality and trends that... Read More

Topics: Information Technology, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure

Hybrid Cloud Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 30 September 2025

Executive Summary Hybrid Cloud Platforms Hybrid Cloud is rapidly becoming the preferred strategy for enterprises seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure by blending the strengths of both Public and Private Cloud models. This versatile approach enables enterprises to harness the scalability of Public Cloud while maintaining the security and control of Private Cloud for sensitive workloads. By... Read More

Topics: Information Technology, Cloud Platforms, Hybrid Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure

Private Cloud Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 30 September 2025

Executive Summary Private Cloud Platforms Private Cloud platforms represent an approach tailored to meet stringent regulatory demands while prioritizing security and compliance. The advent of public cloud infrastructure introduced new concepts, including elasticity and isolated virtual private clouds (VPCs) that are also valuable in dedicated environments. Offering exclusive control over data and... Read More

Topics: Information Technology, Cloud Platforms, Private Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure

Public Cloud Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 30 September 2025

Executive Summary Public Cloud Platforms The Public Cloud has emerged as a necessity for enterprises looking to harness the power of scalable resources while minimizing costs. By leveraging third-party services accessible via the internet, enterprises can focus on innovation rather than infrastructure, facilitating a rapid deployment of applications and services. However, as appealing as the cost... Read More

Topics: Information Technology, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure

Sovereign Cloud Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 30 September 2025

Executive Summary Sovereign Cloud Platforms Data privacy and local compliance are gaining importance, and the Sovereign Cloud stands out as a tailor-made solution for enterprises navigating complex regulatory landscapes. By ensuring that sensitive data remains within geographic boundaries and is controlled by trusted providers, Sovereign Cloud models empower enterprises to uphold... Read More

Topics: Information Technology, Cloud Platforms, Sovereign Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure

Learning and Development Suites 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Matthew Brown on 29 September 2025

Executive Summary Learning and Development Suites Learning and Development (L&D) Suites are emerging as the connective tissue of talent enablement, bringing together formal learning, experience-led engagement, skills intelligence and performance into one coherent system that leaders can actually run. Buyers are moving away from fragmented stacks and toward unified platforms that reduce... Read More

Topics: Human Capital Management, Learning Management Systems, Employees & HCM - Business & Technologies, Business & Technologies, Suites, Learning and Development

Learning Management Systems 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Matthew Brown on 29 September 2025

Executive Summary Learning Management Systems Learning Management Systems (LMS) are moving from compliance workhorses to experience‑driven platforms that support readiness, agility and retention. Employees expect consumer‑grade usability and learning that shows up where work happens; executives expect auditable outcomes and observable impact. As the separation between LMS and learning experience... Read More

Topics: Human Capital Management, Business-focused Software and Services, Learning Management Systems, Employees & HCM - Business & Technologies, Learning and Development

Learning Content Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Matthew Brown on 29 September 2025

Executive Summary Learning Content Platforms Learning Content Platforms (LCPs) have moved beyond the era of “more content equals more value.” Enterprises have realized that abundant libraries do not guarantee impact; learners still struggle to find relevant material, and leaders still question ROI. The market response has been clear: Platforms not only aggregate content but also deliver,... Read More

Topics: Human Capital Management, Learning Management Systems, Employees & HCM - Business & Technologies, Business & Technologies, Learning and Development, Learning Content Platforms