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IDC
(24)
4.5
out of
5
IDC
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IDC
Ovum
(1)
4.0
out of
5
Ovum
By
Informa PLC
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Star Rating
(24)
4.5
out of
5
(1)
4.0
out of
5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
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Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
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IDC
Star Rating
(24)
4.5
out of
5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Insights
(1)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(1)
4.0
out of
5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Meets Requirements
9.1
13
Not enough data
Ease of Use
9.2
12
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
13
Not enough data
Quality of Work
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responsiveness
Not enough data
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Expertise of Team
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Execution Ability
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Communication Skills
Not enough data
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Professionalism
Not enough data
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
5
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
11
Not enough data
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Needs Assessment
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Reviewers' Company Size
IDC
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
29.2%
Ovum
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
50.0%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
0%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
29.2%
50.0%
Reviewers' Industry
IDC
Computer Software
16.7%
Telecommunications
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.5%
Consumer Electronics
8.3%
Other
37.5%
Ovum
Management Consulting
50.0%
Civil Engineering
50.0%
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0.0%
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