Henry Morris Named IDC Fellow for Big Data, Analytics and Cognitive Software Research

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--()--International Data Corporation (IDC) announced today that Dr. Henry Morris, Ph.D. has been appointed to the role of IDC Research Fellow focusing on Big Data, Analytics and Cognitive Software research. In this capacity, Dr. Morris will collaborate with a team of IDC global analysts developing leading research in these high growth areas.

“Henry has been a long time thought leader in Big Data, Analytics and Cognitive Software, and will be working with our world class team to further IDC’s position as the leading research firm in this space. We believe the impact of cognitive computing will span many industries and use cases. As IDC invests in creating new research around the evolution of the 3rd Platform, we are making the commitment to dedicate one of our most senior research executives to these growing market segments,” said Kirk Campbell, President and CEO of IDC.

Dr. Morris will continue to serve as a thought leader in critical software areas such as the intersection of applications and analytics as well continue to assist in the development of IDC’s industry-leading software taxonomy.

For more information about IDC’s 3rd Platform research please visit www.idc.com/3rdplatform.

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Contacts

IDC
Michael Shirer, 508-988-7892
mshirer@idc.com

Release Summary

IDC announced today that Dr. Henry Morris, Ph.D. has been appointed to the role of IDC Research Fellow focusing on Big Data, Analytics and Cognitive Software research.

Contacts

IDC
Michael Shirer, 508-988-7892
mshirer@idc.com