How we approach competitive intelligence

Distinctive Ananya Group Capabilities

  • We can execute on practically any competitive research topic ranging from broad GTM strategy to finely targeted inquiries about new product initiatives

  • We use more primary sources (100+ individuals for many studies)

  • We build rigorous quantitative models triangulated to a degree of confidence, e.g.

    • Competitor revenue breakdowns (by product, segment, geography),
    • Competitor sales staffing and coverage ratios
    • Channel margins
  • We bring strong technology domain expertise

  • We provide insights, not just information

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WHAT

Develop initial points of view / hypotheses

HOW

Use exhaustive secondary research from our proprietary database of information sources Cast the widest net possible

WHY

We must be informed in order to gather the right information from primary sources

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WHAT

Methodically test our hypotheses with numerous primary sources, build numeric models for answers that are quantitative in nature

HOW

Approach numerous primary sources as informed insiders looking to “confirm that we’ve gotten it right”

WHY

Sources are more willing to confirm facts than “spill the beans” to general questions

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WHAT

Triangulate the answers until we are satisfied to a high degree of confidence, continue refining our numeric models

HOW

Recreate the same findings from multiple, independent approaches. Cultivate additional sources until the models make sense

WHY

Our competitive intelligence must be able to withstand the toughest scrutiny

Distinctive Ananya Group Capabilities

  • We can execute on practically any competitive research topic

    ranging from broad GTM strategy to finely targeted inquiries about new product initiatives

  • We use more primary sources

    (100+ individuals for many studies)

  • We build rigorous quantitative models

    triangulated to a degree of confidence, e.g.

    • Competitor revenue breakdowns (by product, segment, geography),
    • Competitor sales staffing and coverage ratios
    • Channel margins
  • We bring strong technology domain expertise
  • We provide insights, not just information

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