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About Mark Smith

Partner and Chief Software Analyst, Software Research

Mark is the leader and responsible for the overall software research and advisory for business and IT at ISG. He is an expert in enterprise software and defines the blueprint for AI software research and for digital modernization across people, processes, information and technology. Mark has held CMO and product roles at software providers and companies like SAP and Oracle. Mark founded Ventana Research over two decades ago and was the CEO and Chief Research Officer and worked in the technology sector for over 30 years leading innovations in research and technology. Mark is an Eagle Scout and volunteers in Scouting enabling youth to reach their full potential.

Articles by Mark Smith

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Conversational AI for CX 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Jul 31, 2025

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Conversational AI for Workforce 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...

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Communication Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Collaborative AI Suites 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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AI Agents 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Collaborative AI Platforms and Suites 2025 Buyers Guide...

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Product Experience Management for Retail Buyers Guide 2025...

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Mar 27, 2025

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Product Lifecycle Management Buyers Guide 2025 Executive...

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Mar 27, 2025

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Product Intelligence Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

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Mar 27, 2025

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Product Experience Management Buyers Guide 2025 Executive...

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Mar 27, 2025

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Product Information Management Platform Buyers Guide 2025...

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Mar 27, 2025

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Product Information Management for Manufacturing Buyers Guide...

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Mar 27, 2025

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Product Experience Management 2023 Buyers Guide

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Aug 22, 2024

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Digital Communications Platform Executive Summary 2024

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Aug 9, 2024

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Digital Communications Overall Buyers Guide Executive Summary...

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Aug 9, 2024

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Digital Communications Basic Suite Buyers Guide Executive...

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Aug 9, 2024

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Digital Communications Premium Suite Buyers Guide Executive...

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Aug 9, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

The Buyers Guides for Digital Comms Classifies and Rates...

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May 3, 2024

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Q and A

People Analytics for Competitive Advantage

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Dec 6, 2023

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Empower the Workforce to Reach its Full Potential Q&A

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Dec 6, 2023

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Subscription Management for B2B Organizations Q&A

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Jul 21, 2022

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Digitally Optimizing the Customer Experience Q&A

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Jul 21, 2022

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An Executive Discussion on Work Management Q&A

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Jul 21, 2022

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Leadership in Planning for Sales Performance Q&A

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Jul 21, 2022

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Why Data-Driven Sales Leadership Matters Q&A

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Jul 21, 2022

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The Imperative for Sales Planning Q&A

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Jul 21, 2022

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Open Communications, Business Continuity and the Digital Work...

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Jul 21, 2022

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The Strategic Factors for PIM (Viamedici) Q&A

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Jul 21, 2022

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Press Releases

Ventana Research Promotes Dana Billingsley to VP of Finance...

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Oct 26, 2020

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Press Releases

Ventana Research Unveils the Digital Innovation Award Winners...

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Nov 6, 2018

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Press Releases

Ventana Research Announces 2018 Digital Innovation Awards...

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Oct 31, 2018

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