Burton Group IT1 FAQ
Why IT1 over individual coverage area subscriptions?
IT1 provides our clients with access to all the research and advisory resources available through Burton Group. An IT1 subscription strengthens their position and ability to draw on in-depth knowledge and information and includes support from professional analysts. IT1 simplifies our clients’ ability to access vital knowledge and skills across multiple coverage areas.
How does the license work?
Our pricing is the most straightforward and practical in the industry. The IT1 annual, enterprise-wide subscription is a one-price, all-research, unlimited-access program. Every employee of your company—anywhere in the world—has access to Burton Group’s in-depth technology research and advisory services. There are no hidden fees, no additional user fees, no high-usage fees and no “international addenda.”
Are analyst dialogues included?
Yes. You and your IT team have unlimited, personalized telephone and e-mail access to discuss your pressing issues with Burton Group experts. You are welcome and encouraged to initiate inquiries.
Why did Burton Group decide to offer IT1?
IT1 makes good business sense for our clients, providing them with increased support and improved access to our in-depth knowledge base. IT1 simplifies our clients’ use of the content and enables us to offer more services, such as the Research Assistant Program, Enterprise Architecture and the Executive Advisory Program. IT1 helps us better serve our clients and deliver what they need, when they need it.
Research Assistant Program – What is that?
Our client research assistants are dedicated specialists. Your client research assistant works on your behalf to identify and deliver the research you need, carefully considering your initiatives and hot topics. By acting as your single point of contact, our research specialists can assist you in finding the relevant, current data and research your organization needs to make solid, informed decisions. They are also your point of access to our teams of experienced analysts. They are familiar with our analysts and their areas of expertise and keep them aware of your initiatives. That way, when you need to ask specific questions, your analyst is prepared and ready to help.
What is Enterprise Architecture?
Enterprise Architecture (EA) is a method of approaching your enterprise’s structure and the delivery of products to meet your specific needs. EA enables alignment of IT disciplines within your organization, as well as alignment of business operating models and IT services. EA has its own processes, including planning, optimization and collaborative design. EA is the foundation for the execution of a company’s business operating model, which may encompass the automation of core capabilities and IT architecture. Strong EA enables easy implementation of data management, security, policies and other processes within your company.
What is the Executive Advisory Program?
The Executive Advisory Program (EAP) provides research and advice to the CIO that connects business strategy with execution. This individualized consulting is focused on your specific business needs and goals.
What is the new Data Management Strategies offering?
Data Management Strategies (DMS) is an exciting new offering we have developed as a result of client feedback and requests. DMS helps enterprises advance business performance through the effective use of database management systems, XML data management and standards, data-modeling tools and techniques, and business intelligence tools and services. Proper use of DMS strengthens and improves your company’s access to the right data at the right time.
And while it will be available on a standalone basis, Data Management is also part of the entire IT1 package, enabling us to help you with a more comprehensive, holistic approach to your IT initiatives.
What makes IT1 and Burton Group unique?
Burton Group serves the companies that buy and use technology, not the companies that sell it. Our vendor-neutral approach enables us to give you objective, useful information without a sales pitch. We help you deliver the right solutions within your organization. An IT1 subscription maximizes the benefit clients receive from our in-depth knowledge and experience. And pricing for IT1 is the most straightforward and practical in the industry: an annual, enterprise-wide, unlimited-access subscription with no hidden fees, no additional user fees, no high-usage fees and no “international addenda.”
Aren’t your existing offerings sufficient?
Burton Group designed IT1 so our clients receive greater assistance and access, making the best research and advisory services in the IT industry even better. All the experts in your organization have access to the information relevant to your success. Your business depends on the most thorough, in-depth knowledge and information available. With IT1, Burton Group is better positioned to deliver all our research and expertise when you need it, as well as personalized service and assistance. IT1 subscriptions enable us to deliver new services that enhance your ability to quickly find and use the information currently available, as well as deliver customized analysis and research for your unique situation and organization.