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Dennis Smith
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Cost and Value
- Generative AI, Agentic AI and AI
- Cloud Computing
- Data Center, Colocation, Storage and Servers
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, December 09, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PST
The Future of Cloud, 2030
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Expanding cloud computing adoption will push the market beyond $1 trillion in worldwide spending by 2027. Cloud platforms (public and sovereign) are increasingly hosting AI implementations to transform business models in a highly volatile world. This presentation explores how to prepare enterprises for the future of cloud from now until 2030.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM PST
Ask the Expert: What Should You Do About Your Mainframe?
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The mainframe continues to be a key resource in many enterprises. Additionally, vendors continue to update the hardware and software associated with the platform. I&O leaders often struggle with what to do about the platform. This session will allow attendees to pose questions around their environment. This includes those that plan to migrate off and those that plan to modernize in place.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2025 02:30 PM - 02:50 PM PST
Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Management
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Cost management and optimization, and specifically cloud cost management and optimization, continues to be top of mind for many enterprises. This session will present the results to Gartner's latest deep dive into the capabilities that vendors are providing in helping enterprises to keep their cloud spend in check, helping you to navigate a very busy market.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM PST
Ask the Expert: How to Avoid the Failure of AI Infrastructure Investments?
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Organizations can enhance their chances of successful AI infrastructure investments and avoid common pitfalls associated with AI implementation by focusing on establishing clear governance, prioritizing AI readiness and aligning with AI strategy. Join this session to know more.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM PST
Senior Leadership Circle: Roundtable: Cloud Journey
Dennis Smith,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The cloud journey that you and your teams are on are a critical enabler of the transformation. At the same time, there are costs and risks to consider including learning how to work with the vendor. Join this roundtable to hear from and share with your peers the challenges, opportunities and overall lessons learned thus far.
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