Martin Kuppinger

As Founder and Principal Analyst, Martin Kuppinger oversees the KuppingerCole research, provides own research, engages in Customer Advisories in his role as Trusted Advisor, and acts as a Managing Director. Martin wrote more than 50 IT-related books and is known as a widely-read columnist and author of articles and columns in some of the most prestigious IT magazines in various countries. He is also a well-established keynote speaker and panel moderator. His interest in Identity Management dates back to the 80s, when he also gained considerable experience in software architecture development. Over the years, he added several other fields of research, including cybersecurity and cloud computing. Having studied economies, he combines in-depth IT knowledge with a strong business perspective.