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ARCANARESEARCH

The enterprise AI peer network

Intelligencefrom the inside.

Independent research and a private peer network for enterprise AI leaders. Compare spending, understand vendor performance, and learn from the people deploying AI.

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Independent research. Shared perspective.A broader perspective ↓

The problem

Big AI decisions.
Too little peer context.

Vendor pitches tell you what is possible. They rarely tell you what another enterprise actually spent, which tools earned their place, or what made it into production.

The solution

Arcana brings together independent research and candid peer conversations so you can make those decisions with a wider view.

Compare spending and vendor experience through quarterly research. Talk through the operating questions with other enterprise AI decision makers.

How the research works

The people behind Arcana

Research begins
with a relationship.

Meet Ken and Ian—the people behind the research and your introduction to the network.

More about the team
Painted portrait of Ken Male

Chief Research Officer

Ken Male

Ken leads Arcana’s research and benchmarks, drawing on 30 years in enterprise technology research. He founded TheInfoPro, a pioneer in peer-based IT research later acquired by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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Painted portrait of Ian Kar

Managing Partner & Cofounder

Ian Kar

Ian leads Arcana’s product, platform, and go-to-market strategy. He previously co-founded Fintech Today, a research and community platform for operators and founders, acquired in 2022.

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01 / Application

It starts with
your perspective.

Tell us your role, company, and work email. We review applications before arranging an introductory conversation.

02 / Introduction

A conversation.
A connection.

Meet the team, ask your questions, and discuss the AI decisions you are working through.

03 / Quarterly contribution

30 minutes.
Every quarter.

Complete the Enterprise AI Pulse, covering your spend, vendors, and strategic priorities. Responses are anonymized and reported in aggregate.

04 / Research delivered

Your contribution.
A broader perspective.

Receive your AI Vital Stats briefing following participation. After the study closes, receive the Quarterly AI Pulse Report and aggregated peer findings.

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Arcana Research membership invitation
A personal introduction

Meet the team.

A conversation about your AI deployment, the research, and your questions.

Your role & perspectiveThe research processWhat you want to understand
Introductory conversation · Illustrative agenda
Enterprise AI Pulse™

Your experience.
Shared context.

SpendVendor performanceTechnology roadmapBusiness unit adoption & yield
Approximately 30 minutes · Quarterly
Research in return

Intelligence you
can use.

Following participation
AI Vital Stats™ briefing

After the study closes
Quarterly AI Pulse Report™ and aggregated peer findings

As a member
A private portal with indices over time, peer comparisons, and the research archive.

A painterly gathering of peers in conversation

The peer network

The conversations
behind the decisions.

Compare vendor experiences. Discuss what made it into production. Exchange lessons at private research dinners held under the Chatham House Rule.

  • “What changed after the pilot?”
  • “Which vendor would you choose again?”
  • “How are you making the budget case?”
Inside the network

The research you receive

A wider view.
Your program in context.

Research participants receive two practical outputs. Members also get ongoing indices, peer comparisons, and the research archive in a private portal.

Enterprise AI Pulse™

A quarterly report on enterprise AI spending, vendor performance, adoption, and priorities.

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AI Vital Stats™

A one-page briefing on your AI program, benchmarked against peers and ready to share with your leadership team.

Explore the briefing