About The Real Story Group


We are a buyer's advocate for enterprises looking to invest in content technologies.

We publish independent vendor evaluations that help you sort out suitable technology choices for your particular needs. Our research is known for its technical depth, readability, and absolute neutrality.


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Apoorv Durga

Apoorv Durga

Apoorv covers Search, Web Content Management, Portals, and SharePoint.

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Company Quick Facts

  • Founded in 2001 as "CMS Watch"
  • We publish hard-hitting vendor evaluations for sale on this site
  • We are a global team of former implementers
  • We work only for buyers, never for vendors

Why We're Different

We're a different kind of analyst company:

  • We work solely for technology buyers
  • We don't shill for vendors
  • Our hard-hitting analysis exposes real weaknesses and strengths -- before you invest in a solution.
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Research Methodologies

Our evaluations uncover "the real story" about vendor offerings and open source platforms. First, we talk to customers. Your peers' implementation experiences form the bedrock of our research and analysis.

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Find Your Way to the Right Vendor

In any technology segment, you have dozen of choices. See a map showing the major vendors we cover.

Vendor Map