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About Jeff Orr
Director of Research, Technology Research
Jeff Orr leads the firm’s overall research and advisory for CIO and technology leaders focused on the expertise of digital technology and the modernization and transformation for IT at ISG Software Research. Jeff’s coverage spans cloud computing, DevOps and platforms, digital security, intelligent automation, ITOps and service management, and observation technologies for intelligent automation. Jeff previously led the products team at Ventana Research providing educational and research insights. Prior to joining ISG and Ventana Research, he served as editor-in-chief and thought leader for Cyber Security Hub. Jeff spent a decade as a Research Director at ABI Research, and two decades as a technology, product and marketing leader. Jeff attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. He is also an Oregon State University Certified Master Gardener.
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Transforming Task Automation: The Future of Intelligent...
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Restructuring Cybersecurity: Lessons from Microsoft's Recent...
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Process Automation Platforms Buyers Guide 2024 Executive...
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Who Poisoned the AI Watering Hole: Adversarial Threats in AI
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ServiceNow Puts AI to Work at Knowledge 2024 Conference
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Jun 17, 2024
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The Decomplexification of IT: Simplifying Enterprise Technology
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