Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Business Process Analysis Tools, 2H07-1H08” by Michael Blechar, June 8, 2007

“Business process analysis tools continue to grow in importance as business managers, process architects and process analysts seek to better understand, streamline and automate their business processes, and communicate their needs to IT professionals,” according to the report. “Based on Gartner revenue estimates, the market revenue has consistently grown an average of 15% during the past several years and sits at approximately $400 million in new product license and maintenance revenue.”

“Growth rates for the BPA leaders – that provide more return on investment because of functional and service differentiation – and offerings from successful specialty/niche vendors will continue to be at the 15% rate.”

The report reviewed BPA tools from 13 companies in detail and included five others in an honorable mention category. Two major criteria were used to evaluate the vendors: ability to execute and completeness of vision.

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