The Intelligence Layer Under Every Technology Decision
One standing relationship with QKS research and analysts — the base that every advisory practice builds on.
Inquiries never shared with vendors
SPARK Plus platform
Analyst inquiry
One standing relationship with QKS research and analysts — the base that every advisory practice builds on.
Inquiries never shared with vendors
SPARK Plus platform
Analyst inquiry
INSIDE THE MEMBERSHIP
Organized around a buyer's question - which vendor, and will it hold up — not a vendor's. Every market, with the analyst's written reasoning behind it.
SPARK Matrix + Analyst Reviews
Every market's Matrix with the covering analyst's detailed review of each vendor — what's strong, what to weigh, and why the position is what it is.
Ratings
Vendor Comparison
The rated cohort side-by-side on this year's evaluation criteria, with the analyst's read of where the real separation is.
Decision
Analyst Insights
First Takes within 48 hours of market events, quarterly Buyer Insights from the demand side, and analyst notes - the pulse between reports.
Current
Market direction & viability
Where the category is heading, so you can judge whether a vendor is a safe long-term bet - not just the right pick today.
Viability
Regional & industry cuts
The global Matrix circulates publicly; members get the record in depth - all markets, plus regional and sector-specific views.
Depth
Cross-market editorial
QKS Blogs and analyst commentary - the patterns visible only from 300 markets at once.
Perspective
HOW IT FITS TOGETHER
You don't rebuy the intelligence each time. Membership is the standing base; practices and sourcing sit on it as add-ons, priced separately.
Intelligence Membership
$24,000
/ Year
For Teams That Need The Intelligence On Tap.
Full SPARK Matrix™ Report & Matrix Library
Vendor Comparisons & 5,000+ Evaluations
Full SPARK Plus Platform Access
Light Analyst Inquiry
Most Picked
Advisory Membership
$45,000
/ Year
For Teams That Need The Analyst, Not Just The Research.
Everything In Intelligence Membership
18 Analyst Inquiry Hours Per Year
Priority Scheduling With Named Analysts
Roadmap & Briefing Sessions
Need More Than Inquiry? Advisory Practices And Sourcing Engagements Attach On Top Of Either Tier.
HOW IT FITS TOGETHER
You don't rebuy the intelligence each time. Membership is the standing base; practices and sourcing sit on it as add-ons, priced separately.
REQUIRED BASE
QKS Membership
SPARK Matrix + SPARK Plus +
inquiry
RECURRING ADD-ONS
Annual Uplift On An Active Membership
PROJECT ADD-ON
Per Engagement, When A Decision Is On The Table
Practices and sourcing require an active membership — the base is what keeps the intelligence current underneath every engagement.
Practices And Sourcing Require An Active Membership — The Base Is What Keeps The Intelligence Current Underneath Every Engagement.
WHY IT HOLDS UP
The membership is worth the fee because the research behind it isn't for sale to the vendors it covers. That independence is structural, not a claim. See how we work →
SPARK Matrix Ratings Aren't Pay-To-Play
Analysts Are Practitioners, Not Resellers
Verdicts Are Free To Come Back Negative
Your Inquiries Are Never Shared With Vendors
The base relationship takes minutes to set up and puts the full research library and your analysts within reach the same week.