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Dennis Smith
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Business Value of IT
- Infrastructure and Cloud
- Strategic Planning and Execution
Speaker Bio
Dennis Smith is a Distinguished Vice President, Analyst in the Infrastructure and Operations organization. He is responsible for research in the areas of cloud computing, infrastructure platform engineering and container technologies.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 07 October, 2025 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM GST
Cloud Repatriation — The Reality and the Myth
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Media entities report that cloud repatriation, the shift of applications from cloud providers back to on-premises, is a major trend today. This session will provide insights into the actual extent of this movement and the reasons behind repatriating certain applications. Additionally, it will offer recommendations for leveraging the trend of "optimal infrastructure."
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Wednesday, 08 October, 2025 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM GST
Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session provides insights into the public cloud IT transformation services market. Learn who the leaders are in the market and what to look for when selecting a provider.
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Wednesday, 08 October, 2025 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM GST
The Future of Cloud in 2030
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
By 2030, cloud computing will be a platform to launch a new wave of disruption driven by artificial intelligence, enabling organizations to unlock business value at scale. This will provide organizations a means to foster innovation, create market disruptions and enhance customer retention in order to gain a competitive edge.
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