Independent insight and analysis

Our research provides unparalleled depths of coverage of a range of technologies and services across six distinct areas of expertise. Find out more about how our research plans and methodologies – and how you can use our insight to drive better decision making.

Methodologies:

Our research is delivered in 11 distinct formats, covering everything from best practice guides to detailed descriptions of the size, shape and future direction of the market, as well as case studies and comprehensive overviews of available products and services.

Best Practices

Qualitative research on best practices for a specific set of processes or areas of business activity which helps managers benchmark and improve performance.

Buyer's Guide

Comprehensive analysis of all suppliers in a market segment to provide buyers with the information required to target a best-fit shortlist of vendors.

Case Study

Qualitative analysis of technology vendors and priorities in a specific market segment.

Global Survey

Phone interviews with corporate executives & senior managers decision-making responsible for selecting, testing, piloting and rolling out software and innovation.

Green Quadrant

Benchmark of comparable suppliers in a market segment including interviews with executives, interviews with 15 customers, and a 100 criteria or more assessment.

Market Insight

Qualitative assessment of market updates, opportunities, innovations, viewpoints and unique practices.

Market Overview

Independent market assessment of the key trends, offerings and priorities, and how suppliers are meeting emerging corporate demands to help guide your digital building technology strategy.

Market Size & Forecast

Quantitative analysis of the size of a market and its growth prospects for the next 5 years based on survey data and a forecast model.

Smart Innovators

Qualitative analysis of an emerging group of suppliers providing a definition of the market, categorization of suppliers, and explanation of customer needs.

Strategic Focus

Qualitative review of developing issues and a recommended approach for tracking it, and aligning organizational resources.

Tech Roadmap

A fact-based assessment of the maturity, innovation, future prospects, business values and risks related to specific technologies with globally relevance.

Environment, Health & Safety

Research coverage includes software application benchmarks, service provider assessments, market size and forecast models, a global survey of 400 heads of EHS and best practices studies.

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ESG & Sustainability

Our ESG and sustainability research improves the decisions of investors, tech providers, financial services firms and corporate leaders. We deliver on this mission by conducting in-depth research on the full range of services and technologies required to succeed with ESG and sustainability strategies.

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Net Zero & Climate Risk

Our Net Zero & Climate Risk research improves the decisions of investors, tech providers, financial services firms and corporate leaders. We deliver on this mission by conducting in-depth research on the full range of services and technologies required to succeed with net zero strategies.

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Operational Excellence

Verdantix operational excellence research includes an annual survey of more than 250 operations managers, software product benchmarks and coverage of emerging technologies such as real-time risk controls, digital twins and IIoT.

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Real Estate & Built Environment

We support executives looking to better understand the markets for software firms in the building IoT platforms, IWMS, CAFM, CMMS, and energy management segments; real estate technology vendors as well as leaders of real estate services practices.

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Risk Management

Our Risk Management research supports corporate decision-makers, software and service vendor leadership teams, insurers and consultants specializing in risk-related areas, and investors of all types, as they broaden the scope of their responsibilities, liaise with new stakeholders and access innovative technological solutions and external expertise.

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