Buyers Guide

IT Observability Platforms Emerging Providers Buyers Guide 2026 Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 03 June 2026

Executive Summary Key Takeaways IT observability emerging providers are addressing targeted operational visibility, telemetry analysis and analytics challenges within increasingly distributed enterprise environments. These providers often deliver differentiated capabilities in areas such as anomaly detection, event correlation and domain-specific monitoring while complementing broader... Read More

Enterprise Service Management Platforms Buyers Guide 2026 Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 03 June 2026

Executive Summary Key Takeaways Enterprise Service Management (ESM) platforms have evolved into enterprise-wide operating layers that unify service delivery, governance and workflow orchestration across business functions. Organizations increasingly rely on ESM to eliminate fragmented service experiences and enforce consistent governance across HR, Legal, Facilities, Finance and IT environments.... Read More

IT Service Management Platforms Buyers Guide 2026 Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Orr on 03 June 2026

Executive Summary Key Takeaways IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms have evolved from reactive service support systems into operational control planes that coordinate IT services, governance and automation across complex environments. Enterprises increasingly rely on ITSM to connect infrastructure, cloud services, workflows and support operations while maintaining service quality and... Read More

Revenue Performance Management Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Posted by Mark Smith on 17 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: Sales Performance Management (SPM), Revenue Performance Management, Incentive Compensation Management, Office of Revenue - Business Technologies

Sales Performance Management Emerging Providers 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Mark Smith on 17 November 2025

Executive Summary Sales Performance Management Emerging Providers Emerging providers capture the innovation frontier of the sales performance applications market, where newer entrants and niche providers strive to balance breadth with distinctive approaches to sales organizations. These solutions focused on territories, quotas and incentives often address the same foundational needs as... Read More

Topics: Sales Performance Management, Revenue Performance Management, Office of Revenue - Business Technologies, Emerging Providers

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