ISG Software Lens™

The Power of Hybrid Advisory

Navigate complex enterprise software decisions with our unique combination of independent research, expert guidance and optimization strategies.


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The Enterprise Software Dilemma

Today's business leaders face mounting complexity in enterprise software decisions amid rapid AI transformation of business applications and platforms. With limited IT resources to manage these strategic choices, organizations struggle to measure and maximize returns on software investments while navigating an evolving marketplace of over 2,500 providers.

To address these challenges, ISG Software Lens™ delivers a hybrid approach that combines expert software advisory services with comprehensive research and digital self-service capabilities—all designed to optimize your software investments and guide you through this complex landscape.
 

Our Hybrid Advisory Approach

A powerful blend of world-class software research and expert consultation. ISG Research and ISG Advisory are fully integrated to bring you end-to-end insights and expertise that your entire team can leverage.

Authoritative Research


Access coverage of 2,500+ software providers
Utilize 125+ comprehensive Buyer Guides
Receive weekly research insights
Consult industry experts with 25+ years of experience
Access self-service platform 24/7

On-Demand Expertise


Connect directly with subject matter experts
Access expertise across industries, technologies, and business functions
Obtain strategic decision support
Attend advisory sessions with no seat limitations
Receive personalized recommendations

Cost
Optimization


Receive software investment scans with spend alerts
Identify savings in existing contracts and spend
Leverage provider negotiation guidance for savings
Monitor software spend continuously
Apply contract optimization strategies

Our Integrated Service Approach

Our services are designed to work together, creating a comprehensive software advisory solution:

1. Start with Software Lens
for essential intelligence and advisory

Key challenges addressed:

  • Information gaps in software provider evaluation
  • Limited access to expert software advisors
  • Difficulty tracking market changes and innovations
  • Risk of overspending on software investments

2. Add Software Lens+
when ready for deeper optimization

Additional challenges addressed:

  • Identifying hidden savings opportunities
  • Need for more intensive advisory support
  • Complex software portfolio optimization
  • Requirement for flexible service options

3. Integrate the AI Add-On
at any point to address AI-specific challenges

Specific challenges addressed:

  • Rapidly evolving AI capabilities in software
  • Integration of AI with existing software investments
  • Risk management for AI implementations
  • Evaluation of AI claims from vendors

Each service builds upon the others, ensuring you can scale your support as your needs evolve while maintaining a unified approach to software strategy. 

Experience the Difference

Schedule a personalized consultation today to discover how ISG's specialized software research and advisory services can optimize your software investments.

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Schedule a Discussion

In a focused 30-minute discussion, our experts will show you how to leverage ISG Software Lens to accelerate your strategic initiatives and identify immediate cost optimization opportunities. Get a personalized walkthrough of the insights most relevant to your software priorities. Schedule a discussion to learn how ISG Software Lens can accelerate your strategic decision-making.

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