Gartner ThinkCast

Does your organization need NFTs or digital humans? What about physics-informed AI? How will technology drive digital business acceleration for your industry?  In this episode, ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta is joined by Brain Burke, Research Vice President, to talk about the Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2021. We’ll take a look at the three themes for the Hype Cycle, and some of the technologies that drive each one. Brian will also share his favorite technology and one surprising innovation that didn’t make the 2021 list. Related Links: Read: 3 Themes Surface in the 2021 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies Download: 2021 Hype Cycles: Innovating Delivery Through Trust, Growth and Change Learn More: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

How can organizations protect themselves against ransomware? What should they do in the event of an attack? Is paying the ransom legal? In this episode, ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta speaks with Mark Harris, Senior Director Analyst with Gartner to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding ransomware attacks, talk about the best ways to prevent them, and discuss why we’re seeing more sophisticated versions. Related Links:  5 Must-Read Ransomware and Cybersecurity Articles  3 Steps to Stop Employees From Taking Cyber Bait Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

In this special three-part series, ThinkCast gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what it takes to create some of Gartner’s most notable research. In this final episode, host Kasey Panetta is joined by Heather Keltz, Primary Research Vice President, to talk about Gartner Primary Research, a few of the biggest challenges analysts fact and the flagship studies for 2021.

In this special three-part series, ThinkCast gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what it takes to create some of Gartner’s most notable research. In this second episode, host Kasey Panetta is joined by Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished VP  and Gartner Fellow, the co-lead of the Gartner Maverick Research program to talk about what maverick research is, where the name came from, and some the more outlandish topics.

Jackie Fenn, a Distinguished VP Analyst and the creator of the Gartner Hype Cycle, delves into the fascinating journey technology takes from hype to maturity. She explains the various phases of the cycle, highlighting how trends evolve through excitement and disillusionment. Jackie reveals the meticulous process behind constructing the hype cycle, emphasizing the importance of an analytical approach in categorizing innovations like AI and digital payments. This discussion sheds light on how organizations can leverage the hype cycle for strategic decision-making in tech adoption.

It’s easy to get lost in the big ideas behind digital acceleration, and not know how to move forward in a tactical way. In today’s episode, Kasey Panetta, Gartner ThinkCast host, speaks with Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished VP Analyst, about five digital acceleration hacks — plus Mary’s favorite all-time hack that you can start implementing with your team today. Related Links: 9 Hacks to Accelerate Digital Business Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ The IT Roadmap for Digital Business Transformation

Rob O’Donohue, Senior Director Analyst in Gartner’s CIO Research Group, joins Gartner ThinkCast host, Kasey Panetta, to learn more about Rob's research on neurodiverse talent.  Rob shares how organizations can tap into neurodivergent talent pool, the unique attributes these candidates can bring to the organization and how the interview process and workplace should foster an inclusive environment. Related Links:  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Executives make a lot of decisions and stand accountable for outcomes of those decisions. In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast,  host Kasey Panetta speaks with Mike Rollings to talk about reengineering decision making to deliver better outcomes. Mike speaks about how this idea of studying decision making came about and shares the biggest challenges executives face.

Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) has an overall higher level of visibility and credibility with business leaders than it has ever had before. In this Gartner ThinkCast episode, Roger Williams, VP Analyst, joins ThinkCast Host Kasey Panetta to discuss the new position I&O leaders are in today, how they forge ahead and the importance of infrastructure- led Innovation. Related Links Gartner’s Top Insights for IT Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference

In this Gartner ThinkCast episode, host Kasey Panetta speaks with Peter Firstbrook, VP Analyst, about the top security and risk management trends for 2021. You'll hear how how Peter’s team decides which trends make the list and why.  Related Links: Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit