When this practice is used
- Scanning markets before major procurements
- Understanding technology trends and emerging capabilities
- Benchmarking against peer organizations
- Analyzing policy options and regulatory environments
- Supporting business case development with evidence
- Informing strategic planning with external context
Typical outputs
- Market scans and landscape assessments
- Technology trend analysis
- Peer benchmarking studies
- Policy analysis and option assessments
- Best practice research
- Vendor capability assessments
- Business case support materials
- Literature reviews and synthesis
Additional context
Decision-makers often face a gap between the information they have and the information they need. Market research may be too general; vendor information may be biased; internal knowledge may be outdated.
Our Research practice bridges this gap by conducting focused, objective analysis tailored to specific decisions. We help clients understand their options, assess claims, and make evidence-based choices.
Common questions
How does this differ from market research firms?
We focus on research that directly supports decisions—not general market intelligence. Our research is designed to answer specific questions relevant to client contexts and constraints.
What sources do you use?
We use a combination of public sources, industry publications, vendor information, and primary research including interviews with practitioners and subject matter experts.
Can you help interpret research from other sources?
Yes, we often help clients make sense of analyst reports, vendor claims, and other research. We provide objective assessment of findings and applicability to client situations.
How current is your research?
We conduct fresh research for each engagement rather than relying on static databases. This ensures findings are current and relevant to specific client questions.
Do you publish your research?
We publish selected insights on general topics. Client-specific research remains confidential unless explicitly authorized for sharing.