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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Innovative IRM Solutions Disrupt Outdated GRC Market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...

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2 Success Factors Every Top IRM Tech Solution Must Deliver

by John Wheeler  |  June 29, 2018

Have you ever been driving your car down the road when you notice the ride is bumpier than usual? Or perhaps, the car strangely veers to the right or the...

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Cybersecurity Is Critical to the M&A Due Diligence Process

by Sam Olyaei  |  May 1, 2018

Another merger, another acquisition, another breach.... Organizations are exposing themselves to undue risk by overlooking cybersecurity implications during the screening and due diligence process of a M&A transaction. A few...

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Are You Ready for Some IRM? Gartner's 2018 Security & Risk Summit Events Span the Globe

by John Wheeler  |  April 30, 2018

It's that time of year again! Preparations for our upcoming global summit events are at a fever pitch. A central theme for this year's summit is how integrated risk management...

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My Top 8 Popular Gartner Blog Posts for February 2018

by John Wheeler  |  March 2, 2018

Not to be outdone by my esteemed colleague Dr. Anton Chuvakin, here are my top 8 blog posts read in February 2018: Gartner's New IRM Magic Quadrant Signals End of GRC Era ...

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