You can use data preparation solutions to speed up and democratize the process of using data for insights and actions, inject more business knowledge into data, and ensure trusted data. But to access these benefits, you'll first have to select from a diverse set of vendors — vendors that vary by size, functionality, geography, and vertical market focus. Application development and delivery (AD&D) pros should use Forrester's Now Tech report to understand the value they can expect from a data preparation solutions provider and select vendors based on size and functionality.