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About the Company

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of IT market intelligence and advisory services. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,100 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 49 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world`s leading technology media, research, and events company.

About the Person

With more than 20 years of experience, Rajeev Agarwal brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the team for the benefit of the program's growing customer base. Previously, Agarwal worked at State Street Corporation as Senior Vice-President, Information Technology, where he institutionalized globalization, drove the project management office (PMO), led the roll-out of the bank's LEAN program, and launched a critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics program. The globalization program saved $300M - $400M in workforce expenses over the last ten years. As the Director of Commercial Banking at TowerGroup, he conducted research on strategic implementation of technology and advised financial institutions on commercial banking technology. Earlier, at BankBoston, Agarwal served as Senior Manager, Financial Records and Control. He has also held management positions in Finance and Operations at Sun Microsystems, Tandem Computers, and Intel Corporation. Agarwal holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton Business School and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.