Dependency mapping is critical for cloud migrations, service reliability, and change management — yet many organizations fail to realize value due to unclear goals, inaccurate data, and mismatched tools.
In this Gartner report, I&O leaders get a clear, actionable framework to select and validate dependency mapping tools based on real-world requirements — not vendor demos.
What You Will Learn:
Define clear goals and success metrics for dependency mapping initiatives
Compare suite, domain, and stand-alone dependency mapping tools
Avoid common causes of inaccurate maps and low data trust
Run a rigorous proof of concept (POC) to validate accuracy and coverage
Reduce migration risk, downtime, and failed changes
Gartner, How to Successfully Choose an IT Dependency Mapping Tool, by Ankita Hundal, Roger Williams, 3 September 2025. Gartner is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliated.