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.

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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.
ADVISORY
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 advisory services.
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.