
Top 10 Gartner Emerging Technologies Client Topics for 2019
by John Wheeler | December 5, 2019
This year, Gartner launched its Emerging Technologies and Trends (ETT) research agenda dedicated to helping our Technology & Service Provider (TSP) clients improve their offerings. As we wrap-up 2019, let's...

Digital Risk "Techquilibrium" Requires IRM
by John Wheeler | October 21, 2019
Over the past month, I've been speaking to various groups to help them prepare for the onslaught of digital risks in their organizations. A common theme is the need for...

Why Technology Providers Now "Get IRM"
by John Wheeler | September 16, 2019
This past week, I enjoyed meeting with over 1,000 attendees at our annual Gartner Security and Risk Management Conference in London. At the event, the overwhelming feedback received is that...

A "PRACtical" View of Emerging Risk Management Technologies
by John Wheeler | August 19, 2019
Gartner's "Hype Cycle for Risk Management, 2019" report was published almost a month ago and reader response has been overwhelmingly positive. In this year's report, we highlight the need for...

Here's Why IRM Solutions Are Superior to Archaic GRC Technology
by John Wheeler | May 2, 2019
Gartner clients are consistently searching for ways to improve their risk management programs to deliver greater value to the enterprise. Whether it is to bolster performance in support of new...

4 Reasons Why GRC Is a Useless Term
by John Wheeler | March 6, 2019
It has been 5 years since Gartner embarked on the journey to enhance our coverage of the risk management technology marketplace. That journey included in-depth survey research and countless interactions...

IRM Market Visionaries and Challengers Join Forces to Battle Leaders
by John Wheeler | February 11, 2019
In the span of a week, the integrated risk management (IRM) technology market has experienced significant consolidation. Four vendors from Gartner's inaugural 2018 IRM Magic Quadrant have joined forces to evolve their...

IRM Is Essential for Digital Transformation Success
by John Wheeler | December 18, 2018
Last week, I had the distinct privilege to join my Gartner colleagues from our Risk Management Leadership Council in presenting the Q4 2018 Emerging Risk Report. We hosted more than 500 risk...

Why Leading Software Vendors Are Dumping GRC for IRM
by John Wheeler | November 29, 2018
One of the most common questions I receive from software vendors has to be “what’s the difference between governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and integrated risk management (IRM) solutions?” Gartner has...

Innovative IRM Solutions Disrupt Outdated GRC Market
by John Wheeler | August 17, 2018
Gartner published its inaugural Magic Quadrant for Integrated Risk Management (IRM) several weeks ago and feedback from end-user customers has been overwhelmingly positive. What is most noteworthy is the shift away from...