Rahiel Nasir is responsible for leading and contributing to IDC’s European cloud and cloud data management research programs, as well as supporting associated consulting projects.

Nasir has been watching technology markets and writing about them throughout his professional life.

Prior to joining IDC, he was a research analyst with 451 Research (now part of S&P Global Market Intelligence), where he covered the datacenter infrastructure and services markets across the EMEA region.

Nasir started his career as a consumer technology journalist with Haymarket Publishing where he rapidly worked his way up the ranks to become editor of a number of high-profile magazines, including What Hi-Fi?.

Following a successful career as a freelance technology journalist, he joined BBC Focus magazine as deputy editor before moving on to become editorial director of a number of B2B magazines, such as Networking+ which includes news and features about the technologies of voice and data networks for enterprise users, as well several publications targeted at vendors and service providers involved in the business and technologies of wireless communications in Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Nasir has made numerous appearances on TV, radio, and in the press as a consumer technology spokesperson, and has also spoken at ICT industry events as a presenter, panelist, and moderator.

He was educated at the University of Manchester in England where he studied English and American and classical literature, as well as at the Postgraduate School of Journalism at City University, London.

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Dave Clemente leads IDC’s C-Suite Tech Agenda research in Europe, with a primary focus on analyzing and assessing tech spending and buyer preferences. His research covers emerging trends around C-Suite technology objectives, priorities and investments.

Dave is a research professional with more than thirteen years’ experience in think tanks (Chatham House and the International Institute for Strategic Studies) and professional services (including PwC and Deloitte). He started his career in cyber security and risk management, and is a regular conference speaker and broadcast media contributor (including BBC, CNN, and Sky). He has authored numerous publications on topics including C-suite technology priorities, digital transformation, risk management, and data protection.

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