Navigating the Digital Transformation: Our Top 7 Cloud and Data Resources

In the midst of the digital transformation, more businesses than ever before are leveraging their data and cloud computing platforms to shift how they operate in and keep up with the rapidly changing environment. In order to get the most out of their data, businesses need the best resources pertaining to cloud computing and data management to solve challenges quicker and better than their competitors. With this in mind, below is our list of standout data, analytics and research groups that are helping organizations put their best foot forward today. 

Gartner

Gartner is the world’s leading research and advisory company known for providing world-class information technology, research, and consulting services. As a member of the S&P 500, Gartner conducts global research and provides insight regarding information, tools, and advice for leaders across many fields, whether IT, finance, marketing, supply chains, sales, HR, or otherwise. Named on Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America 2020, Gartner offers business leaders the insights, advice, and tools they need to successfully achieve their business goals and priorities, both short and long term.

Forrester

Forrester is a market research company that provides advice on the impact of technology, both existing and potential, to its clients and the public. Up there with Gartner, Forrester is one of the most influential research and advisory firms across the globe. Performing in-depth analyses across massive amounts of data, Forrester is able to develop accurate forecasts, allowing them to work closely with business and technology leaders to help them reach their maximum potential. 

Eckerson Group

Eckerson Group, a data & analytics consulting and research firm, uses data strategy and BI to help corporations drive better insights and actions. They use their extensive knowledge of data and technology to help business and analytics leaders develop strategies to maximize their investment in technology. 

Everest Group

Experts in digital management and consulting, Everest Group specializes in “making better use of data” by digitizing clients’ businesses and controlling their costs. Everest Group is experienced across a broad spectrum of subjects including but not limited to Management Consulting, Research, Strategic Consulting, Strategic IT, IT and Business Services Strategies, Location Strategy, Talent Management, and Operational Strategy. Everest Group successfully assists businesses to transform, and adapt digitally, putting them ahead of the curve. 

International Data Corporation

International Data Corporation (IDC) is a worldwide provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. Using various devices, applications, networks, and services, IDC studies consumer markets and offers quality solutions for businesses to adapt to and thrive in these conditions.

HFS Research

Recognized as an innovator and leader, HFS Research comprises Experts of Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Digital Business Models and Smart Analytics. Their in-depth knowledge across these subjects brought them recognition as one of the Top 10 Influential Tech Analyst Firms in 2018. Beyond their expertise, HFS Research founded the FORA Council (Future of Operations in the Robotic Age), a prestigious global executive leadership council composed of key industry stakeholders.

TechTarget

TechTarget allows organizations to identify, influence, and engage active buyers in their market with purchase intent insight-powered solutions. They offer data-driven marketing services to business-to-business tech vendors, leveraging purchase intent data drawn from over 140 technology-focused websites. TechTarget generates purchase intent insights that fuel effective marketing and sales activities for clients around the world.

This list captures a few leading consultants in cloud computing and data management. To succeed in the age of digital transformation, it is crucial to have the ability to harness your data for deeper insights towards impactful solutions. Winning in today’s data economy demands using data as a core business advantage. Pythian excels at helping businesses use their data and the cloud to transform how they compete and win in this ever-changing environment