Tim Zimmerman Principal Research Analyst Marvin, NC USA Years of Experience 2 years at Gartner 26 years IT industry Areas of Coverage Networking & Communications Services View Latest Research Resources Create Analyst Alert Contact Gartner Roles and Responsibilities Tim Zimmerman is a principal analyst in Gartner Research. His research includes networking issues focusing on wired and wireless local-area networking (WLAN) technologies and vendors as well as RFID and ruggedized mobile devices. Previous Experience Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Zimmerman was responsible for alliance management for Intermec Technologies. Mr. Zimmerman's previous experience in the wired and wireless networking industry has included technical, marketing and management roles with Intermec, SyVox, Hand Held Products, Meru Networks and Norand, totaling more than 20 years. Professional Background Intermec Technologies, Director, Strategic Alliances, 5 years SyVox, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, 2 years Hand Held Products, Vice President, 2 years Industry Awards/Accolades Patents in wireless technology and RFID Voting member of IEEE 802.11-1997 Author, "Implementing Successful Wireless LANs" Education M.B.A., University of Iowa B.A., Computer Science, Cornell College B.A., Physics, Cornell College LATEST RESEARCH More by this author Title Publish Date Author(s) MarketScope for the 'Ruggedized' Handheld-Computer Market (Global) 14-Dec-2009 Tim Zimmerman, Ken Dulaney, William Clark Supply Chain Management Market and Vendor Guide, 2009 01-Dec-2009 C. Dwight Klappich, Tim Payne, Tim Zimmerman, Chad Eschinger Toolkit: Technology Section of a WLAN RFP 11-Nov-2009 Tim Zimmerman, Michael J. King Perform a Network Maintenance Audit as the First Step Toward Cost Savings 05-Nov-2009 Tim Zimmerman, Mark Fabbi, Christine Tenneson SWOT: Cisco, Enterprise Wireless LAN Market, Worldwide 04-Nov-2009 Christian Canales, Tim Zimmerman