Experts in Business Intelligence Software Selection

Data Decisions. Built on BARC.

Decision support, orientation and inspiration for data & analytics practitioners and managers

BARC has helped thousands of companies worldwide in selecting software to meet their strategic requirements and deliver business benefits.

Based on extensive research and proven methodologies, BARC’s vendor-independent approach will help to save you time and money and enable you to choose the right software with confidence.

Calling all planning software users! Take part in The Planning Survey 23.
Out now: BARC Data Culture Survey 23
The latest results of the world's largest annual survey of BI & analytics users
New BARC report: 'The Future of Data Architecture - Has the Data Warehouse Had Its Day?'
Out now! 1,236 people surveyed, 23 data warehouse products evaluated.
Strategies for Driving Adoption and Usage with BI and Analytics: a BARC / Eckerson Group study
Major survey results on the selection and use of planning, budgeting and forecasting tools
The Future of Planning: How modern planning and forecasting can contribute to corporate management

RESEARCH
BARC Reports are focused on helping companies find the right software solutions to align with their business goals. Our reports feature insights into market developments and dispense proven best practice advice for businesses embarking on a software evaluation project.
CONSULTING
BARC can help you find the most reliable and cost effective products to meet your specific requirements, guaranteeing a fast return on your investment. Neutrality and competency are the two cornerstones of BARC’s approach to consulting.
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WEBINARS
BARC organizes regular conferences and seminars spanning Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Management, Planning and Enterprise Content Management. Vendors and IT decision-makers meet to discuss the latest market trends and make valuable contacts. BARC webinars discuss the themes addressed in our survey-based research as well as relevant software markets in our Top Vendors series.