Gartner Expert

Ted Corbett

VP Analyst

Ted Corbett is an Analyst within Gartner's Information Technology Leaders team, focusing on infrastructure and operations. Mr. Corbett primarily performs research and advises on managed network services, NOC, IT Command Centers, Field Area Networks (FANs), OT networks, professional services and networking/operations automation, systems development and NOC platform integration execution for multinational corporations and service providers.

Previous experience

Before joining Gartner, Mr. Corbett has led product management, software engineering, R&D, NOC, IT Command Centers, DC operations and IT for XL enterprises and managed NOC outsourcing providers. He also led professional services business development, design, planning and delivery execution of managed network/IT services and network management outsourcing deals. He is a veteran of several startups, including carrier OSS/BSS managed services, financial services SaaS, contact center social media software and technology management consulting. He holds a BA in Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a former USMC Sergeant (SIGINT).

Professional background

AT&T, Regional Manager, 8 years

Cisco, Director/Senior Director, 8 years

Ernst & Young/Capgemini, Senior Manager/Principal, 5 years

Areas of coverage
  • I&O Organizational Strategy

  • I&O Operations Management

  • I&O Platforms

  • Head of Infrastructure and IT Operations Leadership

  • Multi-Industry Technology Insights and Collections

Education

M.B.A., Washington University in St. Louis

B.A., Computer Science, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Managed network services (MNS) and systems integration and deployment professional services

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Network operations centers (NOC) - DIY IT Command Centers and MNS (aka NoC outsourcing)

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Network operations automation

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Professional services for any network centric solution

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GTM planning and execution for managed network services - NOC outsourcing providers