Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), industry analysts focused on IT management, has announced a free research offer to Burton Group clients looking to maintain multiple sources for independent research and advice. Offer is for IT professionals only; proof of Burton contract required.

This offer is in response to Gartner's January 5, 2010 announcement of the acquisition of Burton Group, Inc.

“With continued consolidation in the IT analyst space, IT professionals are left with fewer sources for independent advice and limited choices for alternative opinions,” said Dan Twing, EMA President and COO. “Enterprise Management Associates is ready and able to provide that alternative voice for former Burton clients. We are making this free offer to provide Burton clients with a no risk, easy opportunity to experience EMA’s IT Management research and expertise as they adjust to the narrowing field for industry analysis.”

This offer provides qualified Burton research subscribers -- IT professionals only; excludes vendors of IT management software and hardware -- the following during 2010:  

• Free Enterprise-Wide License for EMA Research Library access (unlimited seats)
• Free EMA Analyst Time (up to 5 hours of phone time)
• 50% off onsite consultations A P.O. or signed contract verifying proof of a Burton research subscription will be required to take advantage of this offer.

A P.O. or signed contract verifying proof of a Burton research subscription will be required to take advantage of this offer.

Those who are interested in this opportunity can contact the EMA Business Development team at sales@enterprisemanagement.com or call +1.303.543.9500.

About EMA

Founded in 1996, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) is a leading industry analyst firm that specializes in going “beyond the surface” to provide deep insight across the full spectrum of IT management technologies. EMA analysts leverage a unique combination of practical experience, insight into industry best practices, and in-depth knowledge of current and planned vendor solu¬tions to help its clients achieve their goals.

INPUT, an authority on government business, today announced Government Investing Advisor (GovIA), a research offering designed to deliver unique data and insights to the investing community on government spending and contractor activity.

Available immediately to subscribers, GovIA provides hard-to-find information and insight on the largest, publicly traded companies serving government, as well as government market data, spending analysis and forecasts.

“Leveraging our research and analysis platform and decades of experience tracking government spending, INPUT is in a unique position to deliver impactful research for the investment community,” said Timothy Dowd, CEO of INPUT.

With discretionary spending by the federal government expected to grow 6.5 percent this year — more than double the pace of the US economy (GDP) — it is more critical than ever for investors to follow government spending. In 2010, government spending on goods and services is expected to rival the combined revenues of the 20 largest Fortune 500 companies. To help investors capitalize on this large growth market, INPUT has established a dedicated team of analysts. The GovIA offering combines direct access to INPUT’s experts with a new, Web-based platform that delivers unique research content, daily analyst notes and real-time e-mail alerts.

Since 1974, INPUT has provided in-depth industry analysis and actionable market intelligence to help industry and government conduct business more effectively. More than 2,000 contractors and government agencies rely on INPUT for the latest and most comprehensive procurement and market information. INPUT tracks nearly $2 trillion in federal contract opportunities and $50 billion in state and local contract opportunities. GovIA will leverage these capabilities with a focus on the existing, upcoming and expiring contracts that matter to each company’s performance. This will enable investors to anticipate and capitalize on the contractor activity and award announcements that can move stock prices.

“With GovIA, we are providing investors with company-impacting information related to the top government contractors, an open line of communication to experts with inside access and informed opinions on government spending,” said Dowd. “We look forward to helping the investor community make more informed investment decisions through GovIA.”

About INPUT

INPUT is the authority on government business. Established in 1974, INPUT helps companies develop federal, state, and local government business and helps public sector organizations achieve their objectives. More than 2,000 member organizations, including small specialized companies, new entrants to the public sector, and the largest government contractors and agencies, rely on INPUT for the latest and most comprehensive procurement and market information, consulting, powerful sales management tools, and educational & networking events.

Following Gartner’s recent acquisitions of AMR Research and Burton Group, IT industry analyst firm Info-Tech Research Group is launching their own version of a “Drop a Seat” program. The promotion provides companywide access to Info-Tech's research for the same price as single user access to a single Gartner service.

The program encourages IT organizations to drop a seat from their current research provider and instead gain company-wide access to ITA Premium, Info-Tech’s flagship research service.

The aim of the program is to allow users of other research services not familiar with Info-Tech Research Group an opportunity to experience company-wide access to Info-Tech Research Group's in-depth IT research.

“Burton launched a similar program a few years ago following Gartner’s acquisition of Meta Group,” said Joel McLean, founder and CEO of Info-Tech Research Group. “I think Jamie Lewis, Burton’s former CEO, understood that as formerly independent IT analyst firms were swallowed up by bigger fish, it became more and more difficult to trust that the advice you receive is truly unbiased. With Burton now folded into Gartner, this holds true now more than ever.”

In response to the consolidation of the IT research market, Info-Tech Research Group is encouraging people to drop a seat from their current research provider and gain company-wide access to Info-Tech Research Group’s research service. The IT research firm is confident that new customers will agree its services stand out from the crowd when compared to Gartner, Forrester and Corporate Executive Board.

Info-Tech Research Group’s paid membership of more than 21,000 worldwide makes it second to Gartner in terms of number of clients in the IT research industry. The company has grown by providing unbiased, get-your-hands-dirty, practical research that helps clients complete their most important projects.

“It’s time to try something different,” said McLean. “Working with Info-Tech Research Group analysts you receive personalized attention focused on practical solutions that get you through the storms. It will be the best thing you do for your department, your organization and your career.”

About Info-Tech Research Group

With a paid membership of over 21,000 worldwide, Info-Tech Research Group (www.infotech.com) is a global leader in providing tactical, practical Information Technology research and analysis. Info-Tech has been addressing the needs of IT professionals for over 10 years, and is one of North America's fastest growing full-service IT analyst firms.

Outsell, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Gilbane Group, a highly regarded analyst consulting firm focused on content technologies and based in Cambridge, Mass. The Gilbane Group will operate as a division of Outsell.

In an email, founders Anthea Stratigos, Greg Chagraris, and Frank Gilbane explained the rationale behind the M&A: "An important element of our strategic plan has been to include deeper coverage of content software technology to better serve our core markets of publishers & information providers and enterprise IM clients. In addition, investors we serve are looking at emerging firms in content technology, and content technology firms themselves have wanted our coverage to extend beyond their markets. The Gilbane Group has built a tremendous reputation in the content software technology arena, and the union of our two companies gives both firms strength to deliver complete solutions. Our ability to fully serve you is unprecedented in the marketplace. We are pleased to collaborate and are excited about the opportunities ahead."

Frank Gilbane, founder, President, and CEO of The Gilbane Group, will continue on as President of The Gilbane Group, a division of Outsell, Inc., and members of his team will be an integral part of the company.