Information Technology
Expert analysis for strategic IT transformation and sustainable business advantage.

Research to Build IT Capabilities for Competitive Advantage
Saying that IT is key to differentiation is not news, but it remains true and critical, especially with new opportunities presented by AI. Our comprehensive research covers the entire IT landscape, helping organizations build resilient, agile technology foundations to differentiate against competitors and unlock new revenue streams. Our expertise encompasses the critical domains shaping modern enterprise technology strategies.
We deliver actionable insights on application development methodologies, cloud migration strategies and infrastructure optimization approaches that accelerate digital transformation. We also research key areas to enhance operational efficiency, including network architecture evolution, edge computing deployment, cybersecurity frameworks and automation technologies . With deep understanding of IT service management, observability solutions and platform integration strategies, we guide organizations to make complex technology decisions with confidence.
Areas of Expertise
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ADM & DevOps
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Cloud & Infrastructure
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Compute, Edge, Network
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Cybersecurity
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Intelligent Automation
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IT Management & Ops
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Observability (Cloud, Data)
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Platforms

Build Your IT Partner Ecosystem
Our research and evaluations help enterprises compare, select and optimize the right technology solutions. With our IT-focused service provider research, you can make strategic decisions that accelerate AI adoption and the digital transformation needed to support it.
Our IT expertise delivers actionable intelligence, proven methodologies and implementation guidance covering the critical domains shaping modern enterprise technology strategies. To maintain our independent, unbiased evaluations, provider participation in our research is always complimentary.

How We Support Software & Service Providers
Leveraging our independent evaluations, research and in-the-field consulting work with enterprises, we support service, software and technology providers in identifying market opportunities and enhancing their competitive positioning. From thought leadership on the latest infrastructure innovations and security considerations to specific implementation strategies by domain, we arm you with what's needed to differentiate and win for critical large IT projects.

Research On-Demand Services
Access to all of ISG Research with flexible subscription credits for custom research initiatives, tailored market analysis and specialized intelligence projects.
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Buyers Guides
- Cloud Platforms
Research Experts

Heiko Henkes
Executive Director and Principal Analyst

David Menninger
Executive Director, Software Research

Jeff Orr
Director of Research

Heiko Henkes
Heiko Henkes serves as Managing Director and Principal Analyst at ISG, where he oversees the Global ISG Provider Lens™ (IPL) Program for all IT Outsourcing (ITO) studies alongside his pivotal role in the global IPL division as strategic program manager and thought leader for IPL Lead Analysts. Additionally, Henkes heads the Star of Excellence, ISG's global customer experience initiative, steering program design and its integration with IPL and ISG’s sourcing practice. His expertise lies in guiding companies through IT-based business model transformations, leveraging his deep understanding of continuous transformation, IT competencies, sustainable business strategies, and change management in a Cloud-AI-driven business landscape. Henkes is renowned for his contributions as a keynote speaker on digital innovation, where he shares insights on leveraging technology for business growth and transformation.
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David Menninger
Over three decades of experience, manages the overall software research and advisory efforts supporting IT, and leads the expertise in AI software at ISG.
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Jeff Orr
Over three decades of experience and leads the firm’s digital technology expertise and focus on CIO and technology leaders at ISG Software Research.
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