IT GRC Forum

Osterman Research help vendors, IT departments and other organizations make better decisions through the acquisition and application of relevant, accurate and timely data on markets, market trends, products and technologies. We also help vendors of technology-oriented products and services to understand the needs of their current and prospective customers.

Osterman Research provides timely and accurate international market research, cost data, cost models, benchmarking information and other services to technology-based companies. We do this by continually gathering information from IT decision-makers and end-users of information technology. We analyze and report this information to help companies develop and improve the products and services they offer to these markets or to internal customers.

Osterman Research has developed numerous cost models that compare and contrast the cost of various messaging solutions, including hosted/managed versus on-premise solutions. Among the things that make Osterman Research unique is our market research panel: a large and growing group of IT professionals and end-users around the world with whom we conduct our research surveys. This allows us to conduct surveys quickly and accurately with very high response rates. We are continually developing our panel of IT professionals and end-users into one of the leading sources of information for companies that offer products and services in the IT space. More information is available at www.ostermanresearch.com

Corporate Integrity, LLC is a strategy & research advisory firm providing education, research, and analysis on enterprise governance, risk management, and compliance. Through ongoing research, interactions and analytics Corporate Integrity is the authority in understanding how organizations can foster a culture that "walks the talk" - where integrity is central to governance, risk and compliance (GRC) practices. Corporate Integrity educates organizations and GRC professionals within those organizations on achieving sustainability, consistency, efficiency, and transparency in their corporate GRC practices to maintain a position of integrity aligned with corporate values and business performance. www.corp-integrity.com

Kuppinger Cole + Partner (KCP), founded in 2004, has become the leading Europe-based analyst company for all topics around Identity Management and Digital Identities. KCP stands for expertise, thought leadership, and a vendor-neutral view on the broader "identity market", including aspects like classical Identity and Access Management (IaM), Information Rights Management (IRM), Identity Risk Management, Digital Certificates, Cards and Tokens, Single Sign-On, Auditing, Federation, User Centric Identity Management and Identity 2.0, and many more. www.kuppingercole.com

Contoural is a leading independent provider of business and technology consulting services focused on litigation readiness, compliance, information and records management, and data storage strategy. Contoural helps clients address the emerging business requirements around data. For example, electronic discovery rules - under the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - now require US companies entering litigation to know what electronically stored information they have, where it is stored, and how quickly they can retrieve it. Similarly, legal and regulatory compliance requirements - under emerging privacy laws - are motivating enterprises to take a closer look at the integrity and security of electronic document files and other digital data.www.contoural.com

Brightfly is an independent, advisory and research firm that focuses on building a collaborative IT practitioner communities and bridging the gaps within information technology, security, risk, compliance, and audit disciplines. All day, every day we focus on security, compliance, and risk management: what's required, what works, and what doesn't. The result is on-target, in-depth advice on the most critical issues you face. Brightfly analysis is constantly tuned by our robust and growing community of IT and business professionals. We are dedicated to advancing the state of the art in security and compliance management through our unique open-source research model.

We're not just talking heads, but practicing IT, business, and security professionals with years of hands-on experience in business organizations. Every Brightfly researcher has walked many miles in your shoes: we know the threats that haunt you, the fears that plague your management, and where the bodies of dead technologies are buried. Insider, practice-based knowledge hones our analysis and advice-and should be shaping your strategy. All Brightfly research is subject to the scrutiny and comments of the practicing community. In terms of successful controls and programs, we know it takes a village to raise a child; our mission is to ensure that the child doesn't grow up to be the village idiot. Backed by this open, community-driven model, our commitment to honest, transparent analysis reaches far beyond the agendas of individual vendors and into the heart of the market. www.brightfly.com

BrightTALK stands for knowledge.
At BrightTALK, we believe that knowledge should be transmitted directly from the people who know it best. And the ability to question and interact with experts and knowledge providers enriches the experience for all.

Since BrightTALK was founded in 2002, we have devoted ourselves to making webcasting the ultimate business tool for transferring knowledge. You can join BrightTALK's vibrant exchange of ideas as either a presenter or a viewer.

We offer viewers live, interactive access to the world's top thought leaders. You identify the topics most relevant to you and are introduced to new experts. Additionally, your comments, your ideas, and your voice can influence how others think. www.brighttalk.com