Our research methodologies are based on years of experience observing trends and scientifically mapping management knowledge and technology’s progress against true delivery.

The success of our proprietary methodologies lies in distilling large volumes of material and data into clear, precise, actionable insight and advice so our clients can formulate plans or make difficult business decisions. The observations and recommendations delivered through our proven methodologies ensure that you make decisions about the organization management and business applications with higher levels of confidence.

Our clients make important multi-year structure, process, people and technology investments in the face of uncertainty and risk. Our methodologies help our clients reduce and manage that risk, and enable them to succeed in their roles to contribute to their organization’s business objectives.

InKM Consultancy research principle: Independence and Objectivity

Our clients depend on us to provide actionable insight that is not only authoritative and forward-thinking, but trustworthy and impartial as well. Working with InKM analysts and consultants before making major decisions can be the difference between success and failure for our clients. Our objective research and insight gives clients absolute assurance that we work with their best interests in mind and enable them to make successful business decisions with confidence.

InKM analysts develop their viewpoints without influence, stating the facts as they see them. To ensure analytical independence, accuracy and integrity, InKM Consultancy describe core values and the boundaries that InKM analysts and associates are required to observe. Among the strict guidelines InKM Consultancy upholds, InKM analysts are not permitted to be board members of any company in the our industry that is within InKM's scope of research coverage.

At InKM, we take our independence very seriously. InKM does not sell technology, nor do we implement technology solutions or projects. We have no vested interest in whether a particular technology or business practice succeeds or fails. This means our analysts and consultants are unbiased, providing insight and advice you can trust.

We have strict guidelines for technology provider relationships and provider research. While technology providers purchase InKM services to obtain knowledge and market insights, InKM maintains restrictions on the percent of revenue we can receive from any one provider. To ensure no implied endorsement, we have guidelines for the republishing of our research and the use of quotations.

No other research or consulting firm can offer insight that is as accurate, impartial, objective and consistent. It provides analysts, consultants and other employees with a protective mechanism should unwanted influence be exerted, and brings greater consistency to all processes.

Evaluating and Monitoring Vendor Performance

Vendor Ratings Description

Strong Positive: Customers can feel comfortable investing in a continued relationship with this provider. Potential customers should consider this provider a strong choice for new strategic investments.

Positive: Customers should continue planned investments. Potential customers should consider this provider a viable choice for strategic or tactical investments, while planning for known limitations.

Promising: Customers should consider the short- and long-term impact of possible changes in status. Potential customers should factor issues related to the ongoing evolution and maturity of this provider into their decisions.

Caution: Customers should understand challenges in relevant areas and develop contingency plans based on risk tolerance and possible business impact. Potential customers should consider the provider's challenges in their due diligence.

Strong Negative: Customers should execute contingency options. Potential customers should consider this provider only for tactical investments with rapid payback