Constellation ShortList™ Overview
Analyst-curated lists of leading technology solutions designed to help enterprises quickly identify best-fit vendors.
About the Constellation ShortList™ Portfolio
Technology Solutions for Early Adopters
The Constellation ShortList™ portfolio helps organizations quickly identify the technology solutions best suited to support their digital transformation initiatives. Designed for early adopters and innovation-driven leaders, each ShortList narrows a crowded market into a focused set of vendors worth serious consideration.
Once you’ve reviewed the ShortList, Constellation analysts are available to provide deeper insight and help you determine the best-fit solution for your organization. To explore all available ShortLists, visit our Research Library.
How Solutions Are Selected
Solutions included on the Constellation ShortList™ are selected through a rigorous, analyst-led research process. This process incorporates:
- Direct client inquiries
- Ongoing conversations with ecosystem partners
- Customer references and real-world use cases
- Vendor selection projects
- Market share analysis
- Proprietary internal research
This multi-input approach ensures each ShortList reflects both market momentum and practical enterprise adoption.
Frequency of Evaluation
Each Constellation ShortList™ is reviewed and updated at least once per year. In fast-moving markets, updates may occur sooner, sometimes within six months, when significant changes warrant a refresh.
Evaluation & Advisory Services
Constellation clients can engage directly with analysts and the research team for in-depth discussions of any ShortList. Advisory services also include support for vendor evaluation, selection strategy, and contract negotiation.
The Constellation ShortList™ Categories:
Data to Decisions
- AI-Driven Cognitive Applications
- AI-powered Virtual SDR Agents
- AI Services Global
- AI-Powered Developer Platforms
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Best Of Breed Platforms
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Cloud Platforms
- Conversational AI
- Augmented Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Automated Cloud Data Warehouse Services
- Cloud-Based Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
- Cross-Platform Agentic AI
- Customer Data Platform (CDP)
- Data Integration and Transformation for Cloud-Based Analytical Data Platforms
- DataLakeHouses for Next Generation Applications
- Digital Transformation Services (DTX): Global
- Digital Transformation Target Platforms
- Distributed Autonomous Organization (DAO) Platforms
- Embedded Analytics
- Embedded Analytics Platforms for Cloud Applications
- Hybrid-Cloud and Multicloud Analytical Data Platforms
- Hybrid-Cloud and MultiCloud NoSQL Databases
- Infinite Connectivity Vendors
- Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS)
- Innovation Services and Engineering
- Location Technology Platforms
- Marketing Analytics Solutions
- Master Data Management
- Metaverse Design and Services
- Metaverse Worlds
- Microsoft End-to-End Service Providers
- MLOPs
- Multicloud Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms
- Next-Gen Databases: RDBMS for On-Premises
- PaaS Suites
- Performance Management Platforms
- Pre-Built Large Language Models For Generative AI
- Project Ready Metaverse Vendors
- Population Health Management Solutions
- Price Optimization Solutions
- Public Cloud Transformation Services: Global
- Revenue Platforms
- Self-Service Data Science & Machine Learning
Digital Safety, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
- Access Management
- Application Security Testing
- Blockchain Technology Platforms
- Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms
- Cloud Identity & Access Management
- Cyber Resilience Solutions
- Cybersecurity Services
- Data Protection Infostructure
- Endpoint Protection Platforms
- Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) Services
- Extended Detection and Response Platforms
- Healthcare IT Security
- Healthcare Medical Device Security
- Human Risk Management Solutions
- Incident Management
- Managed Detection and Response
- Metadata Management, Data Cataloging and Data Governance
- Microsegmentation
- Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Privileged Access Management
- Security Access Service Edge
- Security Information and Event Management
- Security Service Edge
- Strategic Response Management
Future of Work
- Augmented Reality Platforms
- Benefits Administration
- Citizen Developer Low Code Tools and Platforms
- CI CD Vendors for Next Gen Apps
- Compensation Management
- Contact Center Workforce Engagement Management (WEM)
- DevOps
- Digital Adoption Platforms
- Digital Canvas Workboards
- Employee Digital Workspaces
- Employee Experience Platforms
- Employers of Record
- Enterprise File Sharing and Cloud Content Management
- Enterprise Group Messaging
- Enterprise Low-Code Tools and Platforms
- Gig Economy Platforms with an IT focus
- Global HCM Suites
- HCM Suites with a European Focus
- HCM Suites with a North American Focus
- HCM Suites for APAC Market
- IT Strategy Platforms
- Learning Marketplaces
- Metaverse Development Platforms
- Next Generation Employee Engagement Intranets
- Next Generation Multi-Country Payroll Vendors
- North American Talent Acquisition
- No Code / Low Code for SAP Systems
- Payroll for North American SMBS
- QA Tools for NextGen Apps
- Sales Performance Management
- Sales Engagement Platforms
- Social Engagement Platforms
- Talent Management Suites
- Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)
- Work Coordination Platforms
- Workforce Management Suites
Innovation and Product-Led Growth
Next-Generation Customer Experience
- Conversational Intelligence in Customer Service
- Customer Experience (CX) Design & Execution Services: Global
- Customer Experience (CX) Operations Services: Global
- Customer Growth Automation
- Customer Loyalty and Retention
- Custom Software Development Services
- Customer Success Software
- Digital Customer Service and Support
- Global IaaS for NextGen Apps
Matrix Commerce
- Campaign to Commerce: All-In-One-Commerce Clouds
- Matrix Commerce Order Management
- Smart Services Digital Monetization Platforms
- Travel Management Platforms
New C-Suite
- Enterprise Application Platforms
- Enterprise Application Platforms from non-ERP vendors
- European Talent Management Suites and Functions
- Field Service Management
- Next-Generation Computing Platforms
- PaaS Tool Suites
- Quantum Computing Platforms
- Quantum Computing Software Platforms
- Quantum Full Stack Players
Marketing Transformation
- B2B Marketing Automation for Enterprise
- B2B Marketing Automation for Small to Mid-Sized Business
- B2C Marketing Automation for Enterprise
- B2C Marketing Automation for Small to Mid Sized Business
- Configure Price Quote (CPQ)
- Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
- Content Management Systems (CMS) - Headless
- Content Management Systems (CMS) - Hybrid
- Digital Asset Management (DAM) for DX
- Digital Asset Management (DAM) for High Volume Commerce
- Digital Experience (DX) Platforms
- Digital Performance Management
- Event Marketing & Management Software
- Midmarket CRM Suites
- Partner & Alliance Relationship Management (PARM)
- Product Information Management (PIM)
- Sales Force Automation
- Virtual Events: Conferences & Experiential Events
- Virtual Events: Webcasts and Meetings
Technology Optimization
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