Patricia M. Cicala, has served as President and CEO of Cicala & Associates, LLC for 7 years. Cicala & Associates is a premier IT research and services firm that has served over 125 Fortune 1000 clients during its tenure. Ms. Cicala has over 20 years of experience in the management of technology, with expertise in the areas of IT asset management, procurement, contracts, and strategic technology workplace development. Prior to forming Cicala & Associates, Ms. Cicala was the Vice President and 'Worldwide Practice Leader for Asset Management and Procurement at Gartner Group, Inc. the leading technology research authority.