It's been some days since I've visited the post so not seen this.
Calling me a liar is a pretty darned serious thing. If you've read IDC's site, the services they provide, the background of the person concerned and know anything about the analyst industry then you will also know that analysts offer a smorgasbord of services which include endorsing statements made by vendors. They can dress them any way they like but that's paid for support. If you go further and review their business financials you'll also see the bulk of what they earn comes from supporting the vendor community. I rest my case.
Finally, if you know anything about in house AR, you'll also know the current analyst big boys have earned a reputation for tin cupping at any opportunity.
They can play the innocent 'we can't be bought' routine all day long but it doesn't wash. At least not with this person.
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