R0042/2026-03-28/Q001 — ACH Matrix¶
Matrix¶
| H1: Comprehensive ranked list exists | H2: No consensus exists | H3: Partial consensus, varies by context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRC01-E01: AIthority 7-item list | + | -- | ++ |
| SRC02-E01: VMware 5-item list | + | -- | ++ |
| SRC03-E01: SUSE 4-item list w/ customization | + | -- | ++ |
| SRC04-E01: NexaStack 6-item list | + | -- | ++ |
| SRC05-E01: Presidio 4-item list | + | -- | + |
| SRC06-E01: Pryon 7-item list w/ vendor lock-in | + | -- | ++ |
| SRC07-E01: TrueFoundry 3-item w/ output behavior | + | - | ++ |
| SRC08-E01: Deloitte no ranked list | -- | + | ++ |
Legend:
- ++ Strongly supports
- + Supports
- -- Strongly contradicts
- - Contradicts
- N/A Not applicable to this hypothesis
Diagnosticity Analysis¶
Most Diagnostic Evidence¶
| Evidence ID | Why Diagnostic |
|---|---|
| SRC08-E01 | The absence of a ranked list in the highest-reliability source (Deloitte) is the most diagnostic evidence — it distinguishes H1 from H3 by showing that major consulting firms do not produce explicit private AI motivation rankings |
Least Diagnostic Evidence¶
| Evidence ID | Why Non-Diagnostic |
|---|---|
| SRC05-E01 | Presidio's four-item list is consistent with all three hypotheses and does not help discriminate between them |
Outcome¶
Hypothesis supported: H3 — Partial consensus with variation. The evidence shows strong convergence on core motivations across all sources, but the absence of authoritative ranked surveys from major consulting firms means the consensus is emergent rather than formally established.
Hypotheses eliminated: H2 — No consensus. Seven independent sources with strong overlap clearly eliminates the "no consensus" hypothesis.
Hypotheses inconclusive: H1 — Comprehensive ranked list. Partially supported (lists exist and converge) but not fully confirmed (no authoritative ranked survey found).