Wikibon Member Value Proposition
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What is Wikibon?
Wikibon is an independent, rapidly growing community of more than 6,000 IT decision makers, technology practitioners, industry analysts, consultants and subject matter experts. We are dedicated to solving technology and business problems through an open sharing of free advisory knowledge. Wikibon is a next generation, peer-to-peer collaboration platform that uses Web 2.0 and social media to exchange information about the evaluation, adoption, implementation and cost of technology and its impact on enterprises. It’s a model we call Analyst 2.0.
Why should you participate?
Prior to acquiring, hardware, software or services, enterprise users from entities large and small develop market intelligence profiles on vendors and solution providers they are considering. These profiles are derived from many sources including research done through the web to review analyst reports, technical blogs, user testimonials, sifting through vendor hype and the like. In addition, many firms use trusted advisers or consultants to help develop short lists of potential solution providers. Most firms check vendor references and have an informal network of peers they can rely on for feedback.
Wikibon uses the power of community to supercharge the vendor evaluation process by sifting through the hype and sheer volume of information. The collective peer group offers expert analysis, subject matter expertise and insights to improve decision-making, while extending your network well beyond your capacity to do so on your own.
How can you participate?
The level of participation is entirely up to the individual and, if desired, anonymity is guaranteed in a secure online environment. Wikibon has two levels of membership for IT professionals:
- Open Access Membership - where any user can join and access the public Web site
- Inner Circle Membership - where users participate in exclusive research services and evaluation tools
Open Access Membership is free of charge as is Inner Circle Membership for verified IT professionals. As an Inner Circle Member you will be asked to participate in surveys and vendor / technology evaluations that will be shared exclusively with peers. Members who prefer not to participate actively but desire Inner Circle member benefits may opt to purchase an annual Inner Circle subscription.
View qualifications for Inner Circle Membership.
What will you get?
Open Access Members gain admission to all Wikibon Research Portals, Groups, Peers Incite Research Meetings, Research Notes and Peer Connection services on the public site. Inner Circle Members receive access to behind-the-firewall research, peer interaction and other services including:
- Proprietary surveys and studies
- Unlimited community inquiry
- Facilitated peer to peer teleconferences
- Customized reports, vendor profiles and short lists
- Preferred placement in research request queue
- Discounts on multi-day consulting projects
As an example, Inner Circle Members, will receive research on key topics that follow this agenda:
- Problem definition
- Technology roadmap
- User architectural approaches
- Business capabilities
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