Below is a Sample TechValidate Questionnaire with a focus on Competitive Differentiation.
Competitive differentiation is a strategic positioning tactic to set your products, services, and brands apart from those of your main competitors. When your audience clearly sees how your offering is different from other vendors they are evaluating, it is easier to influence the decision-makers your sales team is going after.
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QUESTION 1
Question type: Choose-Many Case Study Section: Challenges
Which vendors did you evaluate or replace prior to selecting Acme Systems?
- IBM
- HPE
- Cisco
- Microsoft
- Dell
QUESTION 2
Question type: Choose-Many Case Study Section: Challenges
What challenges were you experiencing with your previous vendor(s) that prompted you to evaluate Acme Systems?
- Unable to scale performance tests
- Difficulty integrating testing solutions into existing tools
- Low/no ROI for the investment
- Untimely support/poor customer experience
- Other
QUESTION 3
Question Type: Choose-Many Case Study Section: Use Case
What tools [software, products, services, etc.] did you use prior to Acme Systems? Or what tools are you currently using?
- HPE [Product Name]
- BMC [Product Name]
- Dell [Product Name]
- Microsoft [Product Name]
QUESTION 4
Question Type: Choose-Many Case Study Section: Use Case
What features of Acme Systems do you value the most when compared against competitive solutions?
- Performance, scalability, and flexibility of implementation
- Centralized management across a distributed environment
- Breadth of capabilities and support
- Integration with organizational tools currently being used
QUESTION 5
Question Type: Choose-Many Case Study Section: Results
What benefits have you experienced, or expect to experience, as a result of using Acme Systems?
- Improved the efficiency of business processes
- Reduced costs
- Improved return on software investment
- Proactive versus reactive management [support, consulting, troubleshooting, etc.]
QUESTION 6
Question Type: Choose-Many Case Study Section: Results
Which of the following statements do you agree with?
- I would recommend Acme Systems over Dell [any main competitor(s)] because Acme’s integration capabilities are superior.
- Acme Systems offers a better price for the services offered compared to competitive solutions.
- Acme System’s support exceeded my expectations compared to similar vendors I have worked with in the past.
QUESTION 7
Question Type: Choose-Many Case Study Section: Results
What were the most valuable aspects/features of Acme Systems in your decision to choose Acme over other vendors you evaluated?
- Relationship & communication with the Sales Rep
- Expansive feature options
- Compatibility with current organizational tools
- Price point compared to offered features/services
QUESTION 8
Question Type: Choose-One Case Study Section: Results
How quickly did you see a return on your investment in Acme Systems compared to vendors you have worked with in the past?
- Immediately
- 1-4 months
- 1-6 months
- 6-12 months
- 12+ months
- I don’t know / Not applicable
QUESTION 9
Question Type: Matrix Case Study Section: Results
Please rate Acme Systems on the following capabilities compared to other vendors/competitors you have evaluated or used.
| Best in Class | Significantly Better | Better | Not Better | |
| Breadth of capabilities & integrations | ||||
| Ease of use for increased adoption | ||||
| Dedicated & responsive customer support | ||||
| Value returned for the price | ||||
| Overall software performance |
QUESTION 10
Question Type: Open-Ended Case Study Section: Testimonials
In a sentence or two, what was your overall experience using Acme Systems, with particular attention to experiences you’ve had in the past with other vendors?
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