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James Staten

James Staten
Principal Analyst

Research Coverage

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

Research Focus

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.

Previous Work Experience

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.

Education

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.

Latest Research

Planned Research

Emerging Practices: Leveraging Cloud Platforms July 2009
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Cloud Case Study July 2009
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Server Trends: Linux Marches On December 2009
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The Forrester TechRadar™: Cloud Computing September 2009
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The ROI Of Cloud Computing Platforms September 2009
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Did You Know?

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.


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Recent Media Citations
CIO, "How To Build a Hybrid Cloud Computing Strategy," May 27, 2009
Network World, "FAQ: Cloud Computing, Demystified," May 18, 2009
BusinessWeek, "Oracle's Sun Deal: A Closer Look," April 23, 2009
Financial Times (UK), "Intel Rolls Out 'Data Centre' Processor," March 30, 2009
The Economist, "Gathering Clouds," March 19, 2009
The Wall Street Journal, "Cisco Fires Salvo In Turf War," March 17, 2009