The Info Pro

TheInfoPro’s server research affords an in-depth look into the key trends occurring across all areas of the server landscape, including both server hardware and server software. A study is completed biannually through one-on-one, hourlong interviews with key server decision-makers, including managers of data center operations, server managers and heads of business technology, within Fortune 1000 and midsize enterprise organizations. The interview results are collected in comprehensive research reports that provide continuous business intelligence within key areas such as technology roadmaps, spending plans and vendor performance ratings.

Meet TheInfoPro’s Head of Servers Research and Advisory Services

Bob Gill, Managing Director of Servers

As Managing Director for TheInfoPro’s Servers Sector, Bob leverages his over 25 years of experience in information technology as the industry source on server virtualization, blade servers and operating systems – including Windows and Linux. Bob joined TheInfoPro in 2004 the Chief Research Officer, where he assisted in defining and formalizing TIP’s research process in addition to establishing the position and role of managing director. Prior to joining TheInfoPro, Bob spent 15 years in senior management and analyst positions with Gartner Group. As an analyst, his areas of expertise involved networking, operating systems, media management and rights technology, and security. His major accomplishments included the launch of a business unit that synthesized findings from statistically driven quantitative market research, as well as technology and vertical market expertise. Bob’s previous experience includes technical, development, sales and management positions at AT&T, Western Electric and Bell Labs. He also ran his own IT implementation consultancy and was VP of Business Development for an IT VAR.