Contact
QR code for the current URL

Story Box-ID: 629301

IDC Central Europe GmbH Hanauer Landstraße 182 D 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany http://www.idc.de
Company logo of IDC Central Europe GmbH
IDC Central Europe GmbH

New IDC MarketScape Provides a Vendor Assessment of the Integrated Talent Management Market in Western Europe

(PresseBox) (London, )
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published a new vendor assessment and market analysis study profiling and ranking the leading providers in the integrated talent management (ITM) market in Western Europe. The study found that Cornerstone OnDemand, Oracle Talent Cloud, and SAP SuccessFactors are leaders in Europe in the integrated talent management market.

The study assesses 12 software vendors in the ITM market in Europe. Vendor inclusion in the study required a European customer base of at least 250,000 users in addition to an application suite covering at least four ITM areas. The assessment discusses both quantitative and qualitative characteristics that determine success in this important market. The ITM market has evolved from a niche market driven by highly innovative pure-play vendors into a more mature market environment in which all vendors embrace SaaS delivery and service out of European datacenters, and offer subscription pricing. However, new points of differentiation, such as consumer-like mobile user experiences, employee analytics, and social/collaborative capabilities, are emerging.

"A diverse mix of vendors compete in the Western European market for integrated talent management solutions. Some are locals, others are U.S.-based. Some are smaller specialists, others are large software vendors. Some have assembled acquired codebases with deep functionality, while others have built out modules organically with less functional depth. Ultimately, each vendor has a unique set of strengths and weaknesses," said Bo Lykkegaard, research director, European Enterprise Applications, IDC. "It is very important for buyers to identify their particular requirements and match these with vendor capabilities. The most appropriate vendor is likely to vary significantly depending on the requirements."

The IDC MarketScape study uses a rigorous scoring methodology that produces a definitive assessment of each vendor's current market capabilities and strategies for competing in the future.

Other key findings include:
  • Talent management buyers should consider full talent management coverage when selecting a new solution, even if starting in one particular area. IDC has identified many data and process handovers between the various talent management areas, and European HR decision makers have a strong focus on end-to-end HR processes.
  • Talent management buyers should, if possible, aim for adopted best practices and standard functionality, and configure rather than customize the solution. One of the key messages from our discussions with HR executives is the importance of an up-to-date platform with limited or no custom code to maintain.
  • It is vital for talent management buyers in Europe to request relevant European references. Many vendors pitch state-of-the-art talent management platforms, but some have very limited adoption in Europe. Organizations buying solutions with very few customer references should seek clear guarantees about vendor support and price discounts.
The study, IDC MarketScape: Western Europe Integrated Talent Management 2013 Vendor Analysis (IDC #LC11V, September 2013), uses the IDC MarketScape model to profile and rank the leading providers in the ITM market in Western Europe. The study covers the 12 leading ITM vendors in Europe: Cornerstone OnDemand, Haufe-umantis, Kenexa, Lumesse, Meta4, Oracle Talent Cloud, Peoplefluent, Saba, SuccessFactors, SumTotal, Talentia, and TalentSoft. It also mentions other vendors such as ADP, Halogen, HRsmart, IMC, Infor, Kronos, Midland HR, Silkroad, Youforce, and Workday.

About IDC MarketScapes

The IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of IT, telecommunications, or industry-specific suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScapes provide a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT, telecommunications, or industry-specific vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a transparent foundation to enable companies to independently compare the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

Website Promotion

Website Promotion

IDC Central Europe GmbH

IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For more than 44 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

The publisher indicated in each case (see company info by clicking on image/title or company info in the right-hand column) is solely responsible for the stories above, the event or job offer shown and for the image and audio material displayed. As a rule, the publisher is also the author of the texts and the attached image, audio and information material. The use of information published here is generally free of charge for personal information and editorial processing. Please clarify any copyright issues with the stated publisher before further use. In case of publication, please send a specimen copy to service@pressebox.de.
Important note:

Systematic data storage as well as the use of even parts of this database are only permitted with the written consent of unn | UNITED NEWS NETWORK GmbH.

unn | UNITED NEWS NETWORK GmbH 2002–2024, All rights reserved

The publisher indicated in each case (see company info by clicking on image/title or company info in the right-hand column) is solely responsible for the stories above, the event or job offer shown and for the image and audio material displayed. As a rule, the publisher is also the author of the texts and the attached image, audio and information material. The use of information published here is generally free of charge for personal information and editorial processing. Please clarify any copyright issues with the stated publisher before further use. In case of publication, please send a specimen copy to service@pressebox.de.