Every year for the last several years, Burton Group has expanded the number of enterprise IT issues we cover in our research. In that we are once again expanding the number of issues we cover, this year is no different. But this year is very different when it comes to how we’re packaging, pricing, and integrating the research we provide.

Simply put, today’s IT problems don’t confine themselves to neat categories. As business has become more virtual and IT problems span disciplines, you need research and tools that solve your problems, regardless of how the research is categorized. So we’re integrating our coverage areas, providing better tools for finding research, and announcing a packaging and pricing model reflecting the realities you face on a daily basis.

I’m excited to announce Burton Group IT1, a new subscription package that includes access to all of the research we provide, in an integrated fashion. IT1 delivers comprehensive research and advice from both the business side, with our Executive Advisory Program, and the execution side, with our in-depth technology research and architecture tools. IT1 also comes with new Enterprise Architecture coverage, which takes a pragmatic approach to this discipline, helping you enable outcomes that benefit the business.

With our enterprise licensing model, everyone who needs access to these tools will have them; there’s no need to count seats. IT1 clients will also have a named Research Assistant who will ensure you get the most out of your relationship with us. Features such as improved search tools, Watchwords, and the IT Research home page make the research you need easier to find and track. Over the next year, we’ll be increasing the functionality of our client web site, implementing features that make it easy for you to find what you need, fast.

Those tools work across all of the research we provide, including our newest coverage area, Data Management Strategies. Based on the inbound inquires we receive on the subject, it’s clear the proliferation of data is creating both significant problems and opportunities for today’s businesses. Today’s enterprises are wrestling with business intelligence, including data mining and warehousing; management issues such as data classification, integration, and security; database management; and a plethora of technologies and standards, many of which are based on XML. Managing data well gives you a better understanding of your business. Managing poorly can lead to missed opportunities and regulatory headaches.

To help you with these issues, Burton Group has assembled a team of highly respected industry analysts with a deep understanding of data management in the enterprise. That team has been hard at work building out our Data Management coverage area. 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.

I invite you to review the analyst’s bios and preview the new Data Management coverage area. I also encourage you to check out the breadth of coverage and features we’re offering with IT1.

Additionally, Burton Group Catalyst Conference will include workshops and conference sessions that take a deeper look at data management and all of the issues we cover in IT1, and how they’re affecting the enterprise. For more information about Catalyst Conference, visit our Catalyst Conference website.
 
As always, feel free to contact me or any of us at Burton Group if you have any concerns or comments at +1.800.824.9924 (USA), +1.801.304.8174 (international or direct dial).

On behalf of everyone at Burton Group, thank you for your continuing support.


Jamie Lewis
CEO and Research Chair
Burton Group
jlewis@burtongroup.com