Forrester Research, Inc. · NASDAQ:FORR
Forrester Research — Investor Presentation (2005)
11 slides from Forrester Research's investor presentation, 2005
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Slide 2: The Forrester Wave: Smart Data For Smart Decisions
The Forrester Wave™: Smart Data For Smart Decisions • Broad, deep coverage » Software » Hardware » Service providers • Transparent criteria and grading • Forrester makes the call • Clients can customize 2
Slide 3: Objective Vendor Evaluation Tool
Objective Vendor Evaluation Tool 3
Slide 4: Forrester will produce more than 80 Waves in 2005
Forrester will produce more than 80 Waves in 2005 • Services, hardware, software • Regular update schedule • Sample Wave topics: » Consumer marketing platforms » RFID middleware » App server platforms » Retail pricing applications » Portal technologies for pharmaceutical firms 4
Slide 5: Analysts use a rigorous process
Analysts use a rigorous process Define Fact Evaluate Publish Update Criteria Check 5
Slide 6: Transparent Criteria and Scores
Transparent Criteria and Scores Each criteria can expand to up-to 3 levels of detail. 6
Slide 7: Individual Vendor Scorecard
Individual Vendor Scorecard In-depth explanations Forrester of all criteria Weightings and grading and Scores rationale Explanations for every score 7
Slide 8: Ability To Customize
Ability To Customize Clients can customize the weightings according to their individual needs 8
Slide 9: Create Short List
Create Short List Custom weightings will yield a custom vendor short list 9
Slide 10: Overview
Overview More detail about the Wave Excel tool and links to each evaluated vendor 10
Slide 11: Scorecard Summary
Scorecard Summary Scorecard Summary documents provide detailed evaluations for each vendor. 11