Constellation Research, Inc. analysts Charles Brett, Alea Fairchild and Frank Scavo to advise CIOs seeking to invest in innovative technology by increasing efficiency and reducing costs of existing systems.
Constellation Research Inc., a next-generation research analyst and advisory firm helping clients achieve business value from emerging and disruptive technologies, released the details of a new research theme today: Technology Optimization.
Technology Optimization overview
New economic realities and shrinking IT budgets necessitate that IT organizations become better at justifying new projects, more efficient in delivering IT services, and smarter in adopting new technologies that can deliver business value while reducing costs. The Technology Optimization theme will provide research and advisory services to CIOs that are seeking to invest in fostering innovation in the organization and gaining strategic advantage—all while operating within the confines of limited IT budgets.
Focus on the CIO
Over the past decade, the introduction of disruptive technologies meant that the CIO would fulfill the role of not only the “Chief Information Officer” but also the “Chief Integration Officer,” the “Chief Innovation Officer,” the “Chief Infrastructure Officer” and the “Chief Intelligence Officer.” Technology Optimization research and advisory services, while beneficial to the entire C-suite, provide research of particular benefit to CIOs as they seek to perform the aforementioned roles.
Technology Optimization team leads
Constellation's Technology Optimization research theme will be led by three Vice Presidents and Principal Analysts:
Charles Brett, whose expertise includes mobility, virtualization, data storage factors, and software/middleware integration and infrastructure.
Alea Fairchild, who will focus on IT service management, cloud computing and compliance, privacy and identity management, and platform infrastructure management.
Frank Scavo, who covers IT strategy, IT budgeting and planning, application portfolio optimization, software-as-a-service, business case development and enterprise software vendor selection.
Comments on the news:
“One of our focal points is on consolidation and efficiency of IT resources so the CIO can drive organizational innovation”, said Alea Fairchild. “With network optimization still underway, advances in data center management automation and better utilization of resources through system virtualization are aiding the CIO’s efforts. I am pleased to be sharing research activities with Frank and Charles in this regard.”
"With our forecast for limited IT budget increases this year and next, technology optimization is really critical for CIOs to free up money for innovation," said Frank Scavo. "I'm excited to be working with Charles and Alea in identifying opportunities up and down the technology stack to become more efficient and effective in fostering innovation."
Current reports under Constellation's Technology Optimization research theme can be found on the firm's website. In addition, a free webinar is available: “Eight Trends In Technology Optimization for 2012”.
Eight Trends in Technology Optimization for 2012
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