Leadership Compass

This Leadership Compass will be a major update of our previous work on Unified Enpoint Management that was published in May 2023. If you would like to read the recently published Buyer's Compass on Endpoint Management, please click here.

Inclusion Criteria

Support for several of the capabilities listed in the Evaluation Criteria table through a centralized management plane, with credible enterprise support for multiple endpoint types or deep enterprise-grade support for a strategically important endpoint domains.

Please refer to the Evaluation Criteria table in the Market Segment definition, which you can download through this link.

Exclusion Criteria

The following type of solutions will be excluded from this research:

• Solutions offered as a managed service
• RMM only or remote support only products without comprehensive modern Endpoint Management breadth
• DEX analytics without Endpoint Management
• Detection and response tools such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
• Industry-specific OT Security solutions that monitor only industrial endpoints
• Solutions that are in stealth mode or without active customers

However, there are no additional exclusion criteria such as minimum revenue or number of customers. We consider vendors from all regions, ranging from start-ups to large enterprises, if they have at least some enterprise organizations actively using their solution.

How to Book a Briefing
  1. Go to the KuppingerCole Booking tool webpage.
  2. Under Select a Service, select Leadership Compass Briefing 55 mins.
  3. Under Select Staff, scroll down and select Osman Celik
  4. Choose date and time between August 5 - September 2, 2026 that are convenient for your team. Please note: Times will be shown in your time zone.
  5. You will receive an MS Teams invite that you can forward along to others in your company. Alternatively, you can use this as a placeholder and send us an invite with another app.
  6. Please prepare a slide deck and provide it to the analyst

Vendor Briefing Outline

The Standard Structure for LC Briefings:

  1. Company Overview (5 minutes)
  • Short overview of your company and your target market
  • Describe revenue and/or funding, number of employees, regional/global focus for sales/marketing, partner ecosystem    
  1. Product Overview (20-25 minutes):  
  • Simple architecture and deployment explanation
  • Simple workflow illustration of how your Endpoint Management solution performs
  • Product integrations, e.g., SIEM, SOAR, ITSM, (only out-of-the-box/native integrations)
  • Key Capability Coverage (please see the market segment)
  • Additional and innovative capabilities (please see the market segment)
  1. Roadmap (2 minutes)
  • Outline product plans for 6-12 months ahead 
  1. Live Demo (20-25 minutes)
  • Typical journey of an average user

Important Notes:

  • Section 1 to 3 should be incorporated into a slide deck for the briefing and forwarded to the analyst before the call.
  • We strongly prefer a live demo during the session. If a live demo is not possible, please let us know in advance. Pre-recorded material should be used only as a fallback.
Your Benefits of Participation

Benefit from Third-Party Attestation

Receive an objective evaluation of your solution that you can easily integrate into your marketing strategy. Our vendor neutral approach ensures results are trustworthy and credible. Use this assessment as a powerful marketing asset to enhance customer trust.

Increase Brand Awareness

Share your cybersecurity expertise with the world. By participating in our analysis, you gain a platform to spotlight your company. Boost your visibility and establish yourself as a leading provider in the industry. If you take part in this Leadership Compass, your solution will be featured in our Research Library at no cost to you.

Get Insights Into Competing Solutions

Discover how your solution compares with others in the industry. Our analysis provides insights not only into your solution but also valuable information about competitors. Utilize this knowledge to strengthen your position in the market.

Gain Valuable Insights on Your Market Standing

Benefit from a thorough, complimentary evaluation of your solution. KuppingerCole Analysts will evaluate not only your product but also your positioning in the market. Seize this opportunity to receive valuable feedback and make your solution even more effective.

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