Forrester Consulting conducted an IBM-commissioned Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study of IBM Guardium Data Protection to examine the potential return on investment (ROI)

enterprises may receive.

To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment, Forrester interviewed four clients of IBM Guardium Data Protection and combined the results to form a single composite organization. Some key quantified benefits that the study cited based on a three-year risk-adjusted, present value (PV) basis include a:

• Return on investment (ROI) of 406% and payback <6 months
• $5.86M benefits present value (PV)
• $450K savings per year due to the increased ability to meet compliance regulations

For more information, visit the IBM Guardium Data Protection page .