Gavilan Research employs a unique approach in preparing our research reports & training workshops:

Step 1 ~ Market Research:  what are the key problems & issues that companies are struggling with ?

· ask the market:  what are your key problems or issues concerning “enterprise metadata management” ?
· focus on true respondents from “corporate America” and Global 5000 companies worldwide
· utilize web-based survey technology, in-depth telephone interviews, and other research activities
· publish “summary of findings” report

Step 2 ~ Market Research:  what vendor/product solutions are available ?

· survey the vendor community:  What software products or consulting solutions are available ?
· send out a comprehensive RFI to metadata vendors & consultants.  Ask all vendors to respond to the same set of detailed questions.
· review the RFI results for truthfulness, accuracy, and clarity of answers
· publish the RFI results into a comprehensive vendor/product comparison report

Step 3 ~ Market Research:  what is the ROI and successful implementation guidelines ?

· talk with solution vendors & actual users/customers to understand their real-life implementation examples & corporate benefits
· research Return on Investment (ROI) examples and “best practices” for successful implementations

Step 4 ~ Educate the Market on “Tools, Trends, & Issues”

· bring “buyers” in touch with solution providers
· offer training workshops, conference presentations, and web-seminars that discuss the top market issues, vendor solutions, ROI and implementation guidelines
· continuously improve and refine all publications, research, & training workshops