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About Tom:

As President of Analytico, Tom Trainer leads research and analysis for the firm and provides clear guidance to clients and partners within the computer industry.

A fan of collaboration, Tom works closely with his colleagues in the industry analyst community in order to broaden knowledge and provide clients with a broad scope of advice on both products and talent that can benefit their business enterprise.

Tom is known for his unique ability to take highly complex topics and explain them in terms that are easier to understand. Additionally, Tom enjoys explaining the business value of technology products, their features and functions, and value proposition they bring to the business environment.

Prior to founding Analytico, Tom held positions at Evaluator Group, Inc., an analyst firm, as a senior analyst and Managing Senior Partner where he was responsible for client relationship, and the direction of product analysis. Prior to joining Evaluator Group, Tom spent his career in various managerial and executive, and technical positions at several leading technology industry titans including EMC, Hitachi Data Systems and Auspex, and Memorex-Telex. His responsibilities have run the gamut, from engineering, to product management, competitive analysis, to sales and marketing.