Independent research and advisory for AI and enterprise software providers
Enterprise buyers are skeptical of agent claims. We help you earn their confidence with primary research, candid analyst advice, and evidence your customers will stand behind.
Arion Research gives AI and enterprise software providers independent research, candid advisory and buyer evidence. Start with a free analyst briefing, then choose a packaged solution, custom research or advisory led by a former G2 and IDC research executive.
Who we work with
Product marketing, analyst relations, strategy, and executive teams at AI and enterprise software companies, from funded startups to public vendors.
The problems we help solve
Buyers doubt the claims. Every vendor now says "agentic." Buyers want proof that agents work in production, under governance, with a measurable return. We supply the evidence: buyer surveys, customer interviews, and ROI research.
The category is moving. Agentic AI is redrawing category lines and competitor sets. We show where you stand, who buyers compare you with, and what they will expect next.
The message is not landing. You get a candid outside read on your positioning from an analyst who studies how enterprises buy and deploy AI.
Four ways to work with us
1. Brief us (no cost). Tell us what you are building. Briefings inform our research and the Enterprise AI Atlas. A briefing is not a sales call and never requires a paid engagement.
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2. Packaged solutions. Fixed scope and fixed deliverables: InsightHub, Competitive Insight, ROI Insights, and VoC Hub.
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3. Custom research. Surveys, interviews, and the reports, eBooks, and webinars built from them.
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4. Advisory and speaking. Product, market, and go-to-market strategy, plus keynotes, panels, and webinars.
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Why Arion
Analyst pedigree. Founder and Chief Analyst Michael Fauscette was Chief Research Officer at G2 and led IDC's worldwide enterprise software application research for nearly 10 years.
A current view of the market. The Enterprise AI Atlas assesses enterprise AI products against a published set of tests and agentic levels.
Reach to enterprise leaders. The Disambiguation podcast, The Arion Brief, The Digital Workforce newsletter, and two books on building the digital workforce.
Senior attention. The analyst who scopes your project leads it.
Our independence
Our value to you depends on our credibility with buyers. Atlas listings and assessments are never paid. Sponsored research is labeled as sponsored. We keep editorial control of findings, and we tell you what the data says.
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge for briefings? No. Briefings are free and carry no obligation.
Does paid work affect our Atlas listing? No. Atlas assessments follow the same published method for every vendor, client or not.
Who owns the research data? You receive the raw data and the right to publish the findings. Sponsored reports carry a sponsorship disclosure.
How long does a project take? Packaged solutions typically run 4-6 weeks. Custom research depends on sample and scope.
Can we license existing Arion research? Yes. Ask about reprint and distribution rights for any published report.
Do you work with early-stage companies? Yes. The packaged solutions are scoped so a small team can buy one without a long procurement cycle.