Evaluator Series ™ Research (ESR) independent analysis provides an array of technical detail on storage products, feature comparisons, and data management tools. Our technical expertise delivers comparative analysis and strategic information regarding vendor and product selection. Used along with our Strategic IT Planning and Advisory Services, professionals gain the right information and tools to align business objectives with specific architectural designs and technical requirements.

The ESR covers products in the SAN, NAS, Secondary Storage, Storage Management categories, Virtualization and Archive segments, in addition to trend analysis. Content includes the following document types. For a list of product and research coverage download:  ESR Research 2012

• Evaluation and Education Guides - Covers architecture and decision criteria for a particular technology or topic area
• Comparison Matrices – Side by side comparison of  like products such as NAS systems
• Product Analysis / Briefs – EGI’s analysis and commentary on individual products
• Workbooks – Detailed list of technical requirements for a product segment. Designed for IT Professionals to use in product selection
• Lab Validation – Report on our testing / benchmark of a product
• Technical Insight / Executive Insight – Topical discussions and product discussions

Access to the ESR is available via annual subscription. Optionally, documents may be purchased separately for internal or public distribution.