PLANNED RESEARCH

Below are upcoming Forrester reports and surveys. Please note that this list does not include Quick Takes, which are driven by market events and/or client Inquiries. Dates, titles, authors, and topics of our planned research are subject to change at any time.


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    • Mark Bartrick

      • Report:

        Software Virtualization: What Sourcing Professionals Need To Know
        June 2013

         

        There are many benefits associated with software virtualization and the majority of Forrester clients have already started their virtualization journey. But like any licensing metric, the devil is in the detail and sourcing professionals must understand the nuances of virtualization as well as the different licensing rules and policies applied by different software vendors if they want to ensure they buy right and stay compliant. This report summarizes answers to the top three software virtualization questions that we get asked by sourcing professionals.  

    • Mark Bartrick, Duncan Jones

      • Report:

        Supplier Research Is Essential To Your Negotiation Preparation
        May 2013

        Gathering market intelligence about your software suppliers is a sourcing best practice, as it empowers your negotiations and ensures you know what to ask for and when. It’s easier to do today than it's ever been; the internet has opened up a tremendous pool of data that can be quickly accessed by time-constrained sourcing professionals. Unless you know your supplier, you risk buying the wrong products from the wrong company at the wrong price and exacerbating risk. This report highlights what information you need to obtain and how to do it quickly.

     
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