What Is the dotSource Vendor Matrix?
The dotSource vendor matrix is an evaluation chart comparing leading providers across various system categories. It covers e-commerce, product information management (PIM), digital asset management (DAM), master data management (MDM), customer relationship management (CRM), marketing automation and content management software.
The dotSource vendor matrix simplifies navigating these complex software provider markets significantly. It uses a quadrant-based format, a proven approach in software analysis. This format is based on a points system, which is explained in detail in our white papers.
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How the dotSource Vendor Matrix Structures the Market: An Explanation of the Four Quadrants
The dotSource vendor matrix splits providers and systems of the same category into four different segments: »Aspiring«, »Leading«, »Specialised« and »Innovative«.
Top Left: »Aspiring«
This quadrant is for rising stars that stand out with their technologies and are suitable for various use cases.
Top Right: »Leading«
In this quadrant, you can find well-established and inspiring big players that guide a wide target audience towards success.
Bottom Left: »Specialised«
This quadrant mostly showcases new software providers with interesting solutions for specific use cases.
Bottom Right: »Innovative«
This quadrant is for providers that know how to combine a smart strategy with cutting-edge technologies.
These quadrants have areas of overlap. The x-axis labelled »Business and Vision« classifies the solutions according to reputation and progressiveness, while the y-axis labelled »Performance and Flexibility« ranks them based on their level of technical performance. The quadrants help you assess both performance and capability to innovate at a glance. Each solution's position – regardless of the quadrant – stands for high quality and signals specific strengths. Our experts only evaluate software providers that are genuinely recommendable for companies in the DACH region.
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Based on evaluations by our competent digital business analysts, developers and consultants, the dotSource vendor matrix provides a transparent overview of the best systems and service providers.
Our team ensures that the matrix is always up to date and based on current technology trends to make it easier for you to select a system.
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the dotSource Vendor Matrix
What is the dotSource vendor matrix?
The dotSource vendor matrix is a concise chart that evaluates leading providers and solutions and splits them into four different segments: »Aspiring«, »Leading«, »Specialised« and »Innovative«. It offers a compact overview of providers on the market. The dotSource vendor matrix is available for a variety of fields, including e-commerce, PIM, DAM and content management.
Why do you need the dotSource vendor matrix?
With the dotSource vendor matrix, you benefit from the expertise of our digital business analysts, developers and consultants. It supports you in the system selection process and, together with our white papers, forms the basis for targeted advice. See for yourself!
How much does the dotSource vendor matrix cost?
As a key component of the informative dotSource white papers, the dotSource vendor matrices are available free of charge.
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