There’s a popular perception that the problem with the analysts’ business model is the conflict of interest inherent in depending on revenue from the vendors they analyze for CIOs. Many former analysts and industry watchers believe it is, in fact, a concern, saying that at the very least it puts an unreasonably optimistic sheen on forecasting and research. “What analyst at a public company is going to tell you to skip a generation of a product made by one of the vendors that’s paying him?” asks Jerry Michalski, a former analyst at New Science Associates (which was acquired by Gartner in 1993) and now president of his own boutique firm, Sociate. “Who’s going to have the courage to risk that revenue?”But most CIOs believe this is a nonissue. “We know how to navigate around that,” says CareGroup Healthcare System CIO John Halamka. “It’s a fact of life. We can deal with it.” Related content opinion Cisco debuts bold portfolio of network, security, and observability solutions and previews generative AI capabilities for Webex and Security Cloud Cisco’s innovative technologies help connect the dots of its network- and cloud-based ecosystem. By Pete Bartolik Jun 07, 2023 4 mins Cloud Security brandpost A guide to hybrid cloud deployment for innovation without disruption How do organizations balance their on-premises preferences and requisites with the crucial need to innovate? By Ahmed Helmy, Global Vice President, Avaya Experience Platform Product Management Jun 07, 2023 3 mins Hybrid Cloud brandpost Bringing AI to your organization? Better bring the right database Why Apache Cassandra offers the scalability, reliability, and speed required for building artificial intelligence applications. By Patrick McFadin Jun 07, 2023 7 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence feature 7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks Your organization has hidden IT superstars in the making — both within and outside IT. Here’s how to find and elevate them for maximum impact. By John Edwards Jun 07, 2023 8 mins Staff Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe