Gartner Expert

Craig Lowery

VP Analyst

Craig Lowery, Ph.D., is a VP Analyst in Gartner Technology and Service Providers group, specializing in cloud technologies, services, and partner ecosystems. He offers expertise primarily to tech services leaders in service definition, go-to-market strategies, and messaging for cloud IT services. His research focuses on the evolution of cloud IT services, the growing necessity of consulting capabilities, and the influence of innovative technologies on cloud service markets.

Previous experience

Previous roles include chief cloud architect for cloud management products, technical executive for M&A of cloud-related startups, senior distinguished engineer, and associate professor of computer science.

Professional background

Dell, Sr. Distinguished Engineer and Executive Director, 15 years

Mississippi College, Associate Professor, 8 years

Areas of coverage
  • Improve Product Marketing Execution

  • Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact on Products and Services

  • Drive Tech Services Client Impact

  • Lead a Profitable Tech Services Practice

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Vanderbilt University

Master's degree in Computer Science, Vanderbilt University

Double-Major Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, Mississippi College

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Help technology and service providers understand and act advantageously on cloud-related market trends.

02

Provide specific insights to professional and managed service providers on cloud technologies and trends.

03

Help end-user clients with cloud strategy, how to source expertise, and cloud services.

04

Help tech services leaders drive strategy and go-to-market activities.

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Discuss new cloud technologies and how they are radically different than what has gone on before in private data centers.