Gartner Expert

Robert Stoneman

Sr Director Analyst

Robert provides research and advisory services within the Government team.

He contextualizes, and delivers actionable research content primarily for CIOs and other executives in state and local government, including digital and IT strategy, sector specific IT solutions, and emerging technologies to drive improved mission outcomes.

His coverage also includes ERP in government.

He also advises industry providers of technologies and services of interest to government organizations.

Previous experience

I previously led a team of analysts at GlobalData specialising in how technology is procured and used across the UK Public Sector. My research specialised in local government, though I previously covered education and emergency services. This involved researching and writing reports on a broad range of ICT procurement/use across the UK public sector, market sizing and forecasting, and advising technology and service providers via frequent briefings.

Professional background

Dods, Principal Analyst, 1 years

GlobalData, Service Director, 6 years

Hornbeam Academy Trust, Data Manager, 2 years

Areas of coverage
  • Government Technology Insights

  • Create Tech Solutions for the Government Industry

Education

PhD in History, University of Kent, UK

Master's Degree in History, University of Kent, UK

Bachelor's Degree in History, University of Kent, UK

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

01

General digital transformation trends in government

02

Identifying procurement routes to market

03

Helping TSPs understand the political, social, and economic factors underpinning technology priorities in government

04

ERP modernization and optimization in a government context

05

How emerging technologies are impacting local government organisations