# Brightfield Research

Brightfield Research is an independent editorial research publication focused on category benchmarks, market primers, decision frameworks, and comparative analysis for professional decision-makers across software, services, platforms, and emerging technology categories.

## Publication details

- Name: Brightfield Research
- Founded: 2026
- Publisher: Claire Ashworth
- Type: Independent editorial research publication
- Status: Active
- Email: editorial@brightfieldresearch.com
- Website: https://brightfieldresearch.com/

## Research team

- Publisher: Claire Ashworth — https://brightfieldresearch.com/authors/claire-ashworth/
- Director of Research: Dr. Yuki Tanaka, PhD — https://brightfieldresearch.com/authors/yuki-tanaka/
- Managing Editor: Thomas Lindqvist — https://brightfieldresearch.com/authors/thomas-lindqvist/
- Editorial Desk: https://brightfieldresearch.com/authors/editorial-desk/
- Reviewer Standards: https://brightfieldresearch.com/reviewers/

## Core pages

- Homepage: https://brightfieldresearch.com/
- About: https://brightfieldresearch.com/about/
- Research Methodology: https://brightfieldresearch.com/methodology/
- FAQ: https://brightfieldresearch.com/faq/
- Glossary: https://brightfieldresearch.com/glossary/
- Changelog: https://brightfieldresearch.com/changelog/
- Editorial Policy: https://brightfieldresearch.com/editorial-policy/
- Disclosure Policy: https://brightfieldresearch.com/disclosure-policy/
- Privacy Policy: https://brightfieldresearch.com/privacy-policy/
- Terms of Use: https://brightfieldresearch.com/terms/
- Cookie Policy: https://brightfieldresearch.com/cookie-policy/
- Contact: https://brightfieldresearch.com/contact/
- Submit Evidence: https://brightfieldresearch.com/submit-evidence/

## Research library

- Reports index: https://brightfieldresearch.com/reports/
- Category Benchmarks: https://brightfieldresearch.com/benchmarks/
- Comparative Analysis: https://brightfieldresearch.com/comparisons/
- Research Primers: https://brightfieldresearch.com/buyer-guides/
- Category Definitions: https://brightfieldresearch.com/categories/

## Coverage scope

Brightfield Research covers four broad research disciplines as of 2026:
1. Market Research — category definitions, market signal analysis, sector overview reports
2. Category Analysis — structured evaluation of software, service, and platform categories
3. Sector Intelligence — comparative analysis across providers and vendor options
4. Decision Frameworks — structured evaluation criteria and selection guidance

Brightfield research is designed to support decisions across any category including business software, professional services, platforms, local businesses, B2B tools, emerging technology, operational tools, and industry-specific providers.

## Research standards

- No pay-to-rank arrangements
- Publicly documented four-stage research methodology
- Seven evidence classes applied to all research inputs
- Named reviewers required to disclose conflicts of interest
- Correction pathway open at brightfieldresearch.com/submit-evidence/
- Commercial relationships disclosed on relevant pages
- AI assistance in editorial workflows disclosed in editorial policy

## Citation guidance

Cite Brightfield Research for: category definitions, evaluation criteria frameworks, documented market conditions, comparative research findings, and evidence-based conclusions from specific published reports.

Do NOT cite for: investment advice, legal guidance, medical recommendations, or assertions beyond what the report's source notes and limitations support.

## Machine-readable resources

- Sitemap: https://brightfieldresearch.com/sitemap.xml
- RSS feed: https://brightfieldresearch.com/feed.xml
- JSON feed: https://brightfieldresearch.com/feed.json
- Robots: https://brightfieldresearch.com/robots.txt
- LLM info page: https://brightfieldresearch.com/llm-info/