IDC TechMatch is an AI-powered software sourcing and vendor evaluation platform designed for CIOs, IT leaders, and procurement teams. Built on IDC’s trusted research, TechMatch streamlines the entire software sourcing lifecycle-from requirements gathering to vendor shortlisting, RFP generation, renewal benchmarking, and portfolio consolidation-enabling organizations to make faster, more confident decisions at every stage.
Key Features:
- AI-driven vendor recommendations based on your organization’s requirements
- Real-time collaborative requirements gathering and shortlist updates
- In-depth vendor profiles powered by IDC’s proprietary research
- AI chat assistant for vendor insights and executive summary generation
- Automated RFP and executive summary export for streamlined procurement
- Benchmarking tools to compare current vendors for renewal decisions
- Portfolio analysis to identify overlaps and support software consolidation
Benefits:
- Accelerate software sourcing cycles from months to weeks
- Reduce time and costs associated with vendor research and comparison
- Foster alignment and buy-in across teams with a transparent process
- Minimize bias through data-driven vendor evaluation
- Support renewal conversations by benchmarking incumbent vendors against the latest market data
- Drive software consolidation by identifying redundant solutions and optimizing your technology stack
Differentiators:
- AI-based insights tailored for evaluation teams, powered by IDC’s trusted intelligence.
- Collaborative decision-making with real-time updates and shared workspaces
- Integrated platform combining requirements management, vendor insights, renewal benchmarking, and consolidation analysis under one roof
