Chris Hazelton

International Data Corp. is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. International Data Corp helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For more than 47 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help their clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA.

Founded in 2000 by John Abbott, 451 Research LLC is a technology-industry syndicated research and data firm focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. The firm is headquartered in New York City. 451 Research is a division of The 451 Group, a leading global analyst and data company. 451 Research's market-segment coverage is focused, organized and delivered through comprehensive Practice Areas available via subscription. These areas include: CloudScape (CS), Eco-Efficient IT (ECO-IT), Eco-Efficient IT (ECO-IT), Enterprise Security (ESP), Internet Infrastructure Services (IIS), Infrastructure Computing for Enterprise (ICE), Information Management (IM) and Multi-Tenant Datacenter (MTDC).