Dane Anderson manages the IT Outsourcing and Support Services analyst team within Gartner's Technology and Service Provider Research organization. Previously, Mr. Anderson held the position of a research vice president at Gartner and focused on the IT services and outsourcing marketplace, with specific orientation on infrastructure and application outsourcing. He has worked with service provider clients in analyzing and creating execution plans and strategies for the markets they serve, as well as user buying and adoption patterns and plans. Mr. Anderson has also assisted user/buyer clients in navigating through all phases of the sourcing life cycle.