Stephen Prentice VP & Gartner Fellow Clynderwen United Kingdom Years of Experience 16 years at Gartner 38 years IT industry Areas of Coverage IT Management View Latest Research Resources Create Analyst Alert Contact Gartner Roles and Responsibilities Steve focuses on the evolving relationship between Technology, Business and Society - interpreting the complex interactions and trends for a business audience. He works primarily with senior business executives across multiple industries and in all geographies to help them build effective business strategies for the digital age. With a broad background in telecommunications, hardware, software and professional services covering more than three decades he has a wealth of experience and expertise to drive insight. He combines technical understanding with human and behavioral factors to build a compelling perspective on how technology is changing the world. He is an accomplished presenter and speaker, and frequently delivers keynote presentations at high-profile events around the world. Previous Experience Mr. Prentice joined Gartner in March 1997 from GPT, where he was director of marketing with the payphones group. Prior to GPT, he held a variety of marketing-oriented roles with both software and hardware vendors, including seven years with Logica, undertaking a wide range of client-based consultancy and market research in the IT and telecommunications sectors. Professional Background GPT, Director of Marketing, 4 years Santa Cruz Operation, Channel Marketing Manager, 7 years Logica, Consultant, 7 years Education Postgraduate certificate in Business Management, Coventry University Postgraduate diploma in Technological Economics, University of Stirling Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, University of Liverpool LATEST RESEARCH More by this author Title Publish Date Author(s) Uncover Value From the Internet of Things With the Four Fundamental Usage Scenarios 15-May-2013 Stephen Prentice, Hung LeHong Alpha Organizations: Learning From Leaders 07-Feb-2013 Stephen Prentice, Mark Raskino, Diane Morello The Internet of Things Is Moving to the Mainstream 10-Jan-2013 Hung LeHong, David W. Cearley, Kristian Steenstrup, Stephen Prentice Agenda Overview for Business Innovation and Emerging Trends, 2013 03-Jan-2013 Stephen Prentice, Jackie Fenn, Jorge Lopez Predicts 2013: Increasing Government Oversight Will Force Change in Privacy Controls 07-Dec-2012 Khushbu Pratap, Debra Logan, Andrew Walls, Thomas Otter, Brian Lowans, Stephen Prentice