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Nick Jones
Distinguished VP Analyst
Nick Jones is a Vice President and Gartner Distinguished Analyst. Mr. Jones' research focuses primarily on Technology Innovation, IoT, emerging technologies, and the role of the CTO. His research coverage includes IoT strategy; 5G trends and applications; technology innovation tactics and processes; IoT trends; digital business models enabled by IoT; wireless technologies; the use of blockchain in IoT; location sensing and tracking technologies; RFID; megatrends. His secondary research interests also include engineering software for sustainability; user experience technologies; the use of mobile devices and apps as components of IoT solutions; consumerization; innovation strategy; autonomic systems; smart cities; the social impact of technology; social distancing technologies.
Previous experience
Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Jones gained wide experience in IT from both the user and vendor perspectives. He has worked for consulting organizations and software tool vendors in a variety of roles, including technical consulting, product management, product selection and evaluation, globalization and product architecture.
Professional background
ECsoft
Software Engineering Manager
Informix
European CASE Product Manager
LBMS
Product Architect
Areas of coverage
Enterprise Architecture and Technology Innovation Leaders
Technology Innovation
CIO Leadership of Innovation, Disruptive Trends and Emerging Practices
Executive Leadership: Innovation Management
Education
B.Sc., Computer Technology, University of Wales at Swansea
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1IoT strategy, digital business innovation using, IoT technologies, blockchain for IoT
2New and emerging technologies and trends, megatrends
35G trends and strategy, LPWAN, IoT wireless, short range wireless, other wireless technologies
4The role and responsibilities of the CTO
5Technology innovation