Pelz-Sharpe Alan Pelz-Sharpe

ECM Market Analysis Released

15-Apr-2010

Tags: Document Management (ECM), Marketplace at Large

We've just published our 2010 ECM and Document Management Market Analysis, and it makes for fascinating reading. 

The marketplace overview is something we typically perform once a year, to take stock of changes that have occurred in the previous 12 months, and the trends that we see emerging in today's marketplace. 

Where this differs from other market analyses is that it's written for the buyer and user of technology, not the seller.  It is in essence a risk mitigation report, giving you an inside look at what is really going on and what you need to know to make the right procurement investments. 

Our key takeaways from this analysis were:

  • The market is strong and continues to grow
  • There is continued consolidation at the top end of the market
  • International and alternative options (open source/cloud) continue to thrive
  • SharePoint 2010 likely will be a strong contender and competitor — but not typically a replacement system
  • The divide between ECM Suites and Document Management Specialists is increasingly pronounced

Magic Quadrants and Waves have their place, but when it comes to selecting the right technology, you must look beyond "the top right." Otherwise you will blind yourself to so many great options. There is much more of course in the full analysis, including the updated vendor Cross Check.

Current subscribers can access the research now, and if you're not a subscriber, then perhaps it's time to sign up.

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