Security compliance has long been one of the most time-consuming and expensive burdens facing technology companies. Gathering evidence, managing audits, and maintaining continuous oversight across multiple frameworks once required dedicated teams and months of manual effort. Vanta has built its business around changing that. Founded in 2018 and now one of the most recognised names in automated compliance, Vanta offers a platform that replaces spreadsheet-based security manage

The Viewpoint Analysis Longlist Builder is a free tool that gives IT leaders a detailed, tailored list of enterprise technology options in minutes - so you go into your RFI or RFP process knowing exactly who should be in it.   Introducing the Longlist Builder: The Free Tool That Comes Before Your RFI Today, Viewpoint Analysis is launching the Longlist Builder  - a free, intelligent tool that generates a detailed, tailored technology longlist for your specific enterprise softw

Conga is one of the more established names in enterprise commercial operations software, covering contract lifecycle management, configure-price-quote, document automation, and billing on a single platform. It serves over 10,000 mid-market and enterprise customers globally, with particular strength in sectors where contract complexity and revenue risk are high. This profile sets out what Conga does, who it is best suited for, and how it compares to the alternatives - giving s

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software is the operational backbone of how organisations manage risk, meet regulatory obligations, and demonstrate accountability to boards, regulators, and customers. As regulatory complexity grows, third-party risk programmes expand, and audit functions face greater scrutiny, the GRC vendor landscape in 2026 is broader and more capable than ever. If your organisation is evaluating GRC software in 2026, this guide outlines the major sol

AuditBoard, the platform that over half of the Fortune 500 trusts to manage its GRC function, has become Optro. The rebrand was announced on 9 March 2026 at the Institute of Internal Auditors' Great Audit Minds conference in Las Vegas, and it marks something more significant than a cosmetic refresh. In this article, we cover who Optro is, what prompted the name change, what the new strategy means, and everything you need to know about the platform, its customers, its competit

ThoughtSpot are one of the key data analytics vendors. In this blog, we look at who ThoughtSpot are, what they do, and why they should be considered fo your project.

If you work in Finance, FP&A, or business operations at a mid-to-large enterprise, there is a good chance you have heard of Pigment. And if you haven't yet, the people around you almost certainly have. Founded in Paris in 2019 by Eléonore Crespo and Romain Niccoli – a former VC investor at Index Ventures and a seasoned tech entrepreneur who co-founded the European adtech success story Criteo – Pigment has grown at remarkable speed from a challenger startup into one of the mos

If you run marketing or analyst relations at a technology start-up or scale-up, you already know the frustration. You have a genuinely compelling product, real customer wins, and a clear point of view on your market. Yet when you approach the big-name IT Industry Analyst firms - the ones whose reports get quoted in every enterprise procurement process - the response ranges from politely non-committal to radio silence. The same thing happens when it comes to SEO and Generative

Companies of all shapes and sizes are looking to implement AI right now. The question for many is how to sort the best from the rest. As a Technology Matchmaker, Viewpoint Analysis are often asked for technology advice as we run our Technology Innovation Series and Technology Matchmaker Services. In this blog, we outline 25 enterprise AI technology ideas that might be worth looking at. From automating knowledge work and transforming customer service, to accelerating legal rev

Learn about the new and exciting ADP Lyric HCM solution - a brand-new HR solution developed by one of the most prominent HR vendors in the world.

ServiceNow's AI, Data, and Analytics strategy explained - how they are moving from workflows to the AI platform for business transformation to change the market.

If you work in HR, Learning & Development, internal communications, or corporate training, chances are you have heard of Synthesia. And if you have not yet, you almost certainly will. Founded in London in 2017 by Victor Riparbelli, Lourdes Agapito, Matthias Niessner, and Steffen Tjerrild - researchers and entrepreneurs from UCL, Stanford, and Cambridge - Synthesia has grown from an ambitious AI research project into one of the most exciting enterprise technology companies in

If you work in IT, knowledge management, or enterprise productivity, chances are you've been hearing a lot about Glean. And if you haven't yet, you will. Founded in 2019 by former Google engineers Arvind Jain and T.R. Vishwanath in Palo Alto, California, Glean has grown with remarkable speed from a smart enterprise search tool into one of the most talked-about Work AI platforms on the market. With a valuation of $7.2 billion as of June 2025 and annual recurring revenue that

What is Contract Lifecycle Management Software? Organizations manage thousands of contracts with suppliers, customers, partners, and employees. These agreements govern everything from procurement and sales to intellectual property and compliance obligations. Yet without systematic oversight, critical deadlines slip, obligations go untracked, and cost-saving opportunities disappear. Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software has emerged as an essential solution for organizat

Kore.ai is a conversational and generative AI platform vendor built to address the challenges enterprises face when deploying AI-powered virtual assistants, chatbots, and intelligent automation across customer service, employee support, and business operations. Its guiding philosophy is that enterprises should be able to harness the power of advanced AI without requiring deep technical expertise or extensive development resources. Instead, Kore.ai provides a no-code/low-code

HR leaders are constantly seeking solutions that can streamline operations, enhance employee experience, and provide strategic insights. One name that consistently appears in these conversations is Dayforce. But who exactly are they, and why should HR leaders pay attention? Company Overview Dayforce, formerly known as Ceridian HCM, is a global human capital management technology company that has been transforming how organizations manage their workforce for decades. Headquart

If you work in audit, risk management, compliance, or governance across enterprise organisations, then the chances are you've already come across AuditBoard (or Optro as they are now called) . But for those who haven't, this is a company that has rapidly established itself as one of the defining platforms in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software market. Founded in 2014, AuditBoard has grown from a focused SOX compliance tool into a comprehensive, cloud-based con

If you manage a large retail estate, property portfolio, or multi-site organisation, one of the hardest challenges is visibility. You may have hundreds (or thousands) of connected assets across buildings - HVAC systems, refrigeration, lighting, energy controls, sensors, maintenance platforms, and building management systems - all generating valuable operational data. But in most organisations, that data is still fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to use. That’s where Low

Who are Scissero? Scissero is a UK-based legal services provider that operates as a regulated law firm, supported by in-house-developed AI and automation technology. The company began in 2017 with a focus on legal technology and later merged with FinCap Law to form a fully regulated firm with a strong technology backbone. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Mathias Strasser, Scissero positions itself as a modern, scalable alternative to traditional law firms, combining qu

What is a Technology Matchmaker? Viewpoint Analysis Ltd first coined the phrase 'Technology Matchmaker', but what exactly is a Technology Matchmaker? A Technology Matchmaker is an individual or business that sits between enterprise technology buyers and sellers, helping both IT buyers and technology vendors find their ideal partners and drive long-term success. It's a rather unusual term, but it sums up precisely what Viewpoint Analysis does across the three key matchmaking a