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Topo Research, LLC is an analyst firm that specializes in providing research and advisory services to sales and marketing organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of Gartner, Inc. Topo assists its clients in achieving scalable and repeatable revenue growth by offering insights derived from a comprehensive dataset that includes best practices from leading sales and marketing organizations. Its services encompass strategic advisory support, customized playbooks, training, and high-impact councils and conferences. With a client base of over 200 high-growth companies, including major players and startups, Topo plays a crucial role in enhancing demand generation, sales development, and overall sales effectiveness.

L2 was founded in 2010 on the belief that a brand's digital competency is inextricably linked to shareholder value. L2 uses proprietary research and tools, combined with academic rigor and progressive design, to provide managers with visibility into a brand's digital performance. L2 is tracking over 5,000 global brands and works with the prestige and consumer sectors' largest and most iconic enterprises and brands.

CEB Talent Assessment is a global provider specializing in talent assessment solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of science-based assessment tools, benchmark data, predictive technologies, and consultancy services designed to help organizations effectively assess, select, and develop talent for specific roles. Originally known as SHL Group Limited, the company rebranded to CEB Talent Assessment in April 2017 and was acquired by Exponent Private Equity in February 2018. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Thames Ditton, United Kingdom, CEB Talent Assessment is committed to enhancing business performance through its innovative assessment methodologies.

Machina Research Limited is a prominent provider of market intelligence and strategic insights focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, and big data opportunities. Established in 2011 and based in London, the company delivers consulting, research, and analysis services that address technology, market strategies, and competitive challenges. Its offerings include subscription-based advisory services covering various topics such as IoT and M2M strategies, regulations, and advancements in smart cities and industrial IoT. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including communications service providers, device manufacturers, software vendors, venture capital firms, and healthcare providers. As of 2016, Machina Research operates as a subsidiary of Gartner Inc., leveraging industry expertise to help clients navigate emerging market opportunities.

SCM World Limited specializes in supply chain talent development and provides comprehensive content for companies and supply chain professionals. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company focuses on various key areas, including customer centricity, demand management, logistics, globalization, and sustainability. SCM World accelerates learning and performance within the supply chain community by leveraging insights from leading practitioners through research, best-practice exchanges, peer networking, and events. As a subsidiary of Gartner UK Limited, SCM World plays a vital role in enhancing the capabilities of supply chain professionals by offering subscription-based research and conference opportunities that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry leaders.

Capterra Inc. is an online platform that assists businesses and nonprofits in discovering and comparing various software solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Capterra covers a wide range of software categories, including applicant tracking, CRM, eCommerce, and project management, among others. The platform features validated user reviews and independent research, catering to over three million software buyers each month. By helping organizations find the right software, Capterra aims to save time, enhance productivity, and facilitate growth. As a subsidiary of Gartner, Inc., Capterra continues to be a leading resource for those seeking effective software management solutions.

Nubera eBusiness S.L., founded in 2009 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in the development and distribution of cloud-based business applications. The company operates a cloud application marketplace called GetApp and offers an integration platform known as CloudWork, which automates essential tasks and processes. With a focus on enhancing the success of small businesses, Nubera also provides cloud application management services, positioning itself as a pioneer in this field. As of July 2015, Nubera eBusiness S.L. has been a subsidiary of Gartner Inc.

GetApp is the recommendation engine small businesses need to make the right software choice. GetApp enables SMBs to achieve their mission by delivering the tailored, data-driven recommendations and insights needed to make informed software purchasing decisions. For more information, visit www.getapp.com.

Senexx is an internal Question and Answers platform that helps corporate identify and manage expertise within their organization, using a patent pending technology. Senexx enhances cross-team collaboration by identifying experts – or individuals with a certain skill set - in an enterprise to employees needing that expertise. Using Senexx's advanced parsing and knowledge-routing algorithms, organizations can realize the full benefit of their current collaboration systems (email, instant messaging and internal social networks). Senexx is a private cloud-based service conceived to improve productivity by integrating seamlessly into an organization's existing enterprise networking platform. Senexx enables an organization to identify individuals with specific knowledge or experience in a particular subject - or in cataloging past solutions to certain events or situations - to channel in- house expertise in dealing with a problem or opportunity. Senexx is a TechStars Boston 2011 graduate.

Sircleit, Inc. provides web based social application services. It provides its services to anyone who faces daily problems and questions related with personal, social or professional life and direct them to the right responder.

Marketvisio is a Gartner Company. Marketvisio experienced consultants, analysts and market researchers offer our clients global knowledge as well as local business expertise.

Software Advice is a prominent online service that assists businesses in selecting software solutions tailored to their specific needs. By offering free, personalized software recommendations, the company helps organizations of all sizes navigate the complex software selection process. Additionally, Software Advice features objective research conducted by industry experts and includes user reviews, which aid buyers in making informed decisions while saving them time and resources. The platform connects software buyers with vendors across various sectors, including accounting, business intelligence, construction, and distribution. As a subsidiary of Gartner, Software Advice leverages extensive industry insights to enhance its services.

Ideas International Limited (IDEAS) is the global leader in the provision of compelling competitive information that compares the pricing, performance and product/service features of high-technology offerings. Our information services are widely used by vendors, consultants and purchasers of IT solutions.

Burton Group specializes in providing comprehensive IT research and advisory services tailored to the needs of executives and technologists within Global 2000 organizations. The company focuses on strategic business technologies, delivering insights that address the unique challenges faced by large enterprises. Clients benefit from company-wide access to Burton Group's renowned analysts and a suite of advanced research and decision support tools, designed to facilitate informed decision-making. In addition to research, Burton Group offers consulting services, enhancing its value proposition by supporting organizations in navigating the complexities of the IT landscape.

AMR Research, Inc. is a research and advisory firm focused on the global supply chain and its supporting technologies. The firm focuses its research in automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial, consumer products, life sciences, retail, high-tech, and chemical and process sectors. It conducts research on most pressing business process and technology issues faced by supply chain executives. The firm provides enterprise application strategies, industry value chain strategies, retail strategies, and sustainability strategies. It offers primary research-based solutions, recommendations, published reports and case studies, one on one discussion with analyst team, and expert led peer networking conversations. It also provides market intelligence, custom research and consulting services. The firm caters to supply chain, retail, and IT executives. AMR Research, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

META Group is a venture capital firm based in Terni, Italy, founded in 1993, that specializes in investing in early-stage, high-growth companies primarily within the information technology sector. Through its investment platform, META Investment, the firm has invested in over 200 startups across Europe via multiple venture capital funds. With over 20 years of experience in fund management, META Group focuses on building tailored solutions for early-stage funds and fostering public-private partnerships involving business incubators, corporate ventures, and various governmental entities. Additionally, META Group operates as an IT research and consulting firm, employing more than 225 analysts and consultants who specialize in a range of technology and business disciplines, including customer relationship management, information security, and supply chain management, serving various industries such as healthcare, retail, and energy.

Solista Global provides strategic consulting services with focus on Internet, broadband, and wireless technologies.

Rendall provides strategic planning advice, feasibility and competitive analysis and research on the telecommunications market, technologies, regulation and public policies.

CFC provides senior executives in IT and purchasing with assistance intended to enhance the procurement of IT related products and services

Warner is a management consulting firm specializing in information technology, communications technology and performance improvement for government agency clients.

G2R provides its clients with market research and management consulting through custom consulting engagements, multiclient market research studies, and syndicated continuing market research. G2R develops globally consistent IT, professional, and solutions forecasts across 49 countries and 57 industries.

Griggs-Anderson, Inc. provides custom market research to vendors in the technology marketplace, research and surveys for the evaluation of Web sites for effectiveness of content, technical performance, ease of navigation, impact of graphics, and demographic profiles of users.

Wentworth provides research and advisory services to chief information officers and the senior information technology management community in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

Vision Events International, Inc. produces premiere channel events that serve to bring information technology vendors, value-added resellers, and system integrators together with vendors and distributors selling through these channels. The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method, and the purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, based upon estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.

Mentis is a vertical research concern specializing in evaluating IT within the financial services industry.

The Research Board compiles and provides information technology ("IT") research on suppliers and new technologies, validated management practices and IT best practices to its membership, which consist principally of senior IT executives.

Interpose is a provider of total cost of ownership (TCO) measurement and analysis tools and training.

Datapro is an IT information services company headquartered in Delran, New Jersey with regional headquarters in the United Kingdom and Singapore. The company is best known for its continuous services that focus on evaluations of hardware, software and communications products. Northern Business Information (NBI), a subsidiary of Datapro, was also acquired. NBI specializes in market research on the telecommunications industry.

J3 Learning offers more than 300 training courses in CD-ROM, computer- and video-based formats. Many courses are authorized by leading software manufacturers such as Microsoft, Novell, Oracle and Sybase and assist IT professionals in preparing for certification testing.

Dataquest Inc., a unit of the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation which provide research and analysis of computers, software and other information technology.

Relational Courseware, Inc. (RCI) is a database training company, specializing in the SQL and relational database training market (Oracle, DBZ, Intermix, Sybase); UNIX, Object-Oriented Technology, data telecommunications and open systems. They also serve the client/server market. The business was established and incorporated in Massachusetts in 1986. They employ approximately 30 people. Mr. Joseph Gustafson is the President of the business. Mr. David Boggs is the Vice-President of Sales. Mr. Brian Harrold is the Director of Product Development. Any questions or problems should be directed to the attention of either Mr. Gustafson or Mr. Scott Gillman, Controller.

RDC provides benchmarking services to information technology components within large corporations to assist the organizations in analyzing the effectiveness of their use of information technology systems compared to other organizations.