In reality, they are there for customers to make the best buying decisions that they can. Such decisions are always complicated. They’re often fraught with politics. And when an independent third party can offer some suggestion, perhaps it helps the organization feel more confident about whatever decision they make.
Timestamps
*00:01 - Introduction | *17:31 - The gravity of customer references and vendor input |
*02:21 - Explanation of the Gartner Magic Quadrant | *21:11 - Key considerations for organizations when interpreting an MQ |
*06:46 - Role of an analyst relations person | *24:31 - Conclusion |
*11:16 - The journey of creating an MQ, with insights from vendors and customers |
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Steve Riley is a Field CTO at Netskope. Having worked at the intersection of cloud and security for pretty much as long as that’s been an actual topic, Steve offers that perspective to field and executive engagements and also supports long-term technology strategy and works with key industry influencers. A widely-renowned expert speaker, author, researcher, and analyst, Steve came to Netskope from Gartner, where for five years he maintained a collection of cloud security research that included the Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers and the Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access. Before Gartner, Steve spent four years as Deputy CTO of Riverbed Technology and held various security strategy and technical program management roles at Amazon Web Services for two years and at Microsoft for eleven years. Steve’s interest in security began all the way back in 1995, when he convinced his then-employer that it would be a good idea to install a firewall on their brand new internet connection.
Mona Faulkner is a seasoned marketing executive with over 25 years of analyst relations, marketing, communications, executive programs, EBC, events, and product management experience in the IT industry.
Her most notable accomplishments include revamping Analyst Relations programs so that it’s OUTCOME based, STRATEGIC, tightly integrated to support sales, yields exceptional spokespeople, and is always results driven to further increase top line growth for the company. Implementing and executing best practices is key with clearly defined goals.
Max Havey is a Senior Content Specialist for Netskope’s corporate communications team. He is a graduate from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with both Bachelor’s and Master’s in Magazine Journalism. Max has worked as a content writer for startups in the software and life insurance industries, as well as edited ghostwriting from across multiple industries.
Steve Riley is a Field CTO at Netskope. Having worked at the intersection of cloud and security for pretty much as long as that’s been an actual topic, Steve offers that perspective to field and executive engagements and also supports long-term technology strategy and works with key industry influencers. A widely-renowned expert speaker, author, researcher, and analyst, Steve came to Netskope from Gartner, where for five years he maintained a collection of cloud security research that included the Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers and the Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access. Before Gartner, Steve spent four years as Deputy CTO of Riverbed Technology and held various security strategy and technical program management roles at Amazon Web Services for two years and at Microsoft for eleven years. Steve’s interest in security began all the way back in 1995, when he convinced his then-employer that it would be a good idea to install a firewall on their brand new internet connection.
Mona Faulkner is a seasoned marketing executive with over 25 years of analyst relations, marketing, communications, executive programs, EBC, events, and product management experience in the IT industry.
Her most notable accomplishments include revamping Analyst Relations programs so that it’s OUTCOME based, STRATEGIC, tightly integrated to support sales, yields exceptional spokespeople, and is always results driven to further increase top line growth for the company. Implementing and executing best practices is key with clearly defined goals.
Max Havey is a Senior Content Specialist for Netskope’s corporate communications team. He is a graduate from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with both Bachelor’s and Master’s in Magazine Journalism. Max has worked as a content writer for startups in the software and life insurance industries, as well as edited ghostwriting from across multiple industries.