SAN MATEO, Calif. March 13, 2007—Ventana Research announced that industry veteran David Stodder has joined the company as VP and Research Director focused on key CIO issues in Information Management and IT Performance Management. David brings to Ventana Research two decades of experience, through which he has developed insights and cutting-edge thinking on the use of information in the enterprise. He has authoritative guidance to offer on business intelligence, data management, integration technologies, SOA, business process management and how these business technologies come together to produce a cutting-edge information architecture.
Prior to joining Ventana Research, David was the founding chief editor of Intelligent Enterprise, a CMP Technology publication, and served as editorial director and editor-in-chief through 2006. He also helped found and then served as chief editor of Database Programming & Design, a Miller Freeman, Inc. publication. David also directed the Intelligent Enterprise Summit and Database Summit Series conferences, served on planning committees and spoken at dozens of IT industry events.
“We are honored to have David Stodder join our team and our clients will immediately benefit from his high-caliber talent.” said Mark Smith, Ventana Research CEO and EVP of Research. “He has for years articulated the next steps in the evolution of information technology toward strategic business applications and services that deliver intelligence throughout organizations.”
At Ventana Research, David will head research practices in the areas of Information Management and IT Performance Management and add insights to the Business Intelligence and Analytics research practice. He will lead cutting edge research in Information Management to help organizations use information to create and enhance business value. In addition, David’s research in IT Performance Management will give IT organizations the tools needed to harness the full potential of IT assets, projects, resources and services for maximum business value.
David is also responsible for servicing Ventana Research clients across business and IT management, ensuring they receive world class research and services including workshops, assessments and advisory services.
“Joining Ventana Research was a natural next-step in my career, as we have had a mutually respectful relationship for many years,” said David Stodder. “The company’s focus, depth in research and coverage across IT and business, as well as the team’s passion for the industry and commitment to clients, make this a perfect match.”
For those that want to benefit from David Stodder industry insights and advice can set up an inquiry through client services or sign up for individual or group level access to Performance Planning Services.
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