The 451 Group is an independent technology industry analyst company focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. The company’s analysts provide critical and timely insight into the market and competitive dynamics of innovation in emerging technology segments. Clients of the company – at vendor, investor, service-provider and end-user organizations – rely on 451 insight to support both strategic and tactical decision-making for competitive advantage.

The company delivers insight that is actionable and that improves competitive advantage for its clients. This insight is distinct in three key ways:

• Focuses on emerging enterprise information technologies and on those growth segments of the enterprise IT marketplace that are being fueled by innovation

451 research identifies technology drivers, assesses key market participants (from startups to leading vendors), dissects their strategies and tactics, and evaluates overall market conditions facing the adoption of emerging enterprise information technologies.

• Provides an independent and objective assessment of the competitive environment facing vendors in the enterprise IT marketplace

451 research is never sponsored, nor is it produced to promote a particular vendor's agenda. The company's services are syndicated and delivered via subscription. 451 analysts do not provide custom consulting to vendors, nor do they write white papers or deliver quotes on demand for vendors. In this way, 451 analysis provides a truly independent and objective assessment of the real opportunities and challenges facing vendors in the enterprise IT marketplace.

• Delivers critical market insight in a timely fashion

451 research provides a real-time picture of ever-changing situations within dynamic and emerging markets, with new reports published daily and weekly – keeping market participants on top of their competitive environments.