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Brian Burke | Research Vice President

Brian Burke is Research VP for Enterprise Architecture and Technology Innovation with more than 20 years in that role. Mr. Burke's research focuses primarily on enterprise architecture, emerging technologies and innovation management. He is the chairperson for Gartner 2019 IT Symposium/Xpo in South Africa and he is the author of the 2014 book "Gamify: How Gamification Motivates People to Do Extraordinary Things."

Nick Heudecker | VP Analyst

Nick Heudecker researches data management for Gartner's IT Leaders (ITL) Data and Analytics group. Mr. Heudecker offers guidance to information management leaders, information architects, CIOs and Chief Data Officers on data infrastructure for operations and analytics, as well as information management strategy. Additionally, he covers real-time analytics, in-memory technologies, and the acquisition and management of open-source software.

Svetlana Sicular | VP Analyst

Svetlana Sicular is a thought leader in AI, making a transformational impact on AI governance, strategies and AI-data readiness of organizations of all scales, from multinational corporations and government bodies to innovative startups. As one of the first analysts ever covering AI, she has been shaping AI space for over a decade, influencing strategies of major players and adopters. Her current research interests focus on AI governance, AI trends, the ongoing shifts in AI and on the most exciting part of artificial intelligence - the human. At Gartner, Svetlana pioneered research on generative AI, AI governance, responsible AI, AI-ready data and earlier – on big data, multidisciplinary AI teams, data product management, the Chief Data Officer's role, data governance in today's AI-driven landscape, and augmented intelligence – where humans and machines excel together.

Sylvain Fabre | Sr Director Analyst

Senior Director, Analyst Sylvain Fabre provides Management Advisory and research on Telecom Cloud Architectures and Business Strategy for the Telecommunications Industry, including 5G Ecosystem Platforms, Telco Edge, 5G Private Mobile Networks for Industry End-user Clients; Cloud Native Architectures, Telco Network platforms and 5G Network Security. Research positions are anchored by a wide factual base including Business and Technology Insights from about 500 client inquiries/year, Primary and secondary surveys, and over 29 years telecom sector experience, spanning Strategy Advisory; Release and Product Management, with Vendors, operator and analyst experience. Client inquiries include vendors, industrial end-users, government, regulators, defense organizations, and investors. Current research interests include: - CSP Evolution to Cloud architectures - Hyperscalers 5G initiatives. - How should Enterprises design RFQs for Industrial 5G Private mobile networks. - Helping Investor Clients build better Investment Theses, Technology Due Diligence on potential targets; value proposition and timing for exits; identifying technology domains and ecosystems of current and future investment potential. - Also started and leads Gartner coverage for Bi-Directional Brain-Machine Interfaces and and Metaverse interface devices (Metasuits) He is also a Complex Vendor Lead Analyst for BT.

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