James StatenPrincipal Analyst
Blade Servers, Capacity On Demand & Utility Computing, Cloud Computing, Computer Architectures, Data Center Architecture, Data Center Consolidation, Data Center Management, Grid Computing, IT Infrastructure & Operations, Server Consolidation, Server Hardware, Server Virtualization, Systems Management, X86 Servers
James advises IT Infrastructure & Operations professionals on the transformation of the server and data center into more efficient, business-focused ecosystems. He is an expert on cloud computing, IT infrastructure consolidation, data center futures, x86 servers, server infrastructures, and application-specific infrastructure solutions.
James has 12 years of experience in product marketing and strategy positions for infrastructure providers, including Sun Microsystems and Azul Systems, and as a system integrator. He has four previous years experience as an analyst and a background in high-tech journalism.He is a frequent speaker at industry, corporate, educational, and Wall Street events and has guest lectured at leading business schools.
Working out of Forrester's Foster City, Calif. office, James holds a master's degree from the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas.
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Emerging Practices: Leveraging Cloud Platforms July 2009 Receive an alert when this document is published: email RSS
Cloud Case Study July 2009 Receive an alert when this document is published: email RSS
Server Trends: Linux Marches On December 2009 Receive an alert when this document is published: email RSS
The Forrester TechRadar™: Cloud Computing September 2009 Receive an alert when this document is published: email RSS
The ROI Of Cloud Computing Platforms September 2009 Receive an alert when this document is published: email RSS
James is an avid runner with multiple marathons under his belt and now triathlons. He is very active in the fight against cancer, specifically with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and is on the board of governors for the American Biofuels Council.