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As a core element of KuppingerCole’s research, the company offers different types of reports with thought leadership and a vendor-neutral view on the status of the markets, products, and vendors. KuppingerCole’s qualified analysts continuously update this online research library, and perform manufacturer-independent advisory services.
Demystifying the Blockchain: What Makes a Blockchain Useful to a Firm?
Advisory Note
Demystifying the Blockchain: What Makes a Blockchain Useful to a Firm?
Blockchain technology – as the hype advertises – can be a value-adding solution for businesses and individuals. However, it is necessary to separate blockchain’s functionality from its fame before...
The Future of Cryptocurrencies
Advisory Note
The Future of Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies remain a speculative asset, but the launch of Facebook’s Libra could upset the status quo. There are many business opportunities which would stem from widespread adoption of...
Zero Trust Network Access
Leadership Compass
Zero Trust Network Access
This report is an overview of the market for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions and provides you with a compass to help you to find the solution that best meets your needs. We examine the...
Zero Trust Network Access for OT Environments
Whitepaper
Zero Trust Network Access for OT Environments
Operational Technology (OT) environments are often quite different from regular enterprise IT environments in terms of hardware and software deployed. However, both OT and IT need rigorous security...
Information Stewardship in the Age of Blockchain
Advisory Note
Information Stewardship in the Age of Blockchain
Blockchain seems to be one of the most important basic technologies of emerging business models and countless entrepreneurial initiatives using it have been started in the recent past. This...
The Blockchain and Life Management Platforms
Advisory Note
The Blockchain and Life Management Platforms
The core features of blockchains - decentralization and algorithmic consensus – can enable the creation of Life Management Platforms (LMPs) with better security and availability, as well as promote...
Emerging Technologies Fostering Digital Business Innovation: Finance Industry
Advisory Note
Emerging Technologies Fostering Digital Business Innovation: Finance Industry
The relative success of FinTech drives the conversation surrounding finance and emerging technologies, and their products are capturing the hearts and minds of consumers. But despite the disruptive...
Privacy and Consent Management
Leadership Compass
Privacy and Consent Management
This report provides an overview of the market for Privacy and Consent Management platforms and provides you with a compass to help you to find the solution that best meets your needs. We examine...
Delivering Business Value through Orchestration
Whitepaper
Delivering Business Value through Orchestration
In an ever-changing digital world, enterprises and vendors face new digital challenges. This is driving the adoption of new solution strategies in which delivering satisfactory modern identity...
Data Security Platforms
Leadership Compass
Data Security Platforms
This report provides an overview of the Data Security Platforms market, along with guidance and recommendations for finding the sensitive data protection and governance products that meet your...
KRITIS – Understanding and Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Whitepaper
KRITIS – Understanding and Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Organizations or institutions that are essential for the public are called Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS = “Kritische Infrastrukturen”). As such, they are subject to comprehensive and strict...
Blockchain Impact on the Financial Industry
Advisory Note
Blockchain Impact on the Financial Industry
The Financial industry is estimated to spend over US$1bn on Blockchain projects over the next two years. This report provides an overview of impact Blockchain is having within the Financial...