The key markets served by embedded computer boards, modules and systems span military, medical, gaming, transportation, and industrial automation. Embedded computing controls ground, air and sea-based military applications, railroads and factories, and provides critical functionality to scientific and medical equipment.
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Mark Watson
Research VP, Government & Manufacturing
Mark has direct responsibility for the core strategy, personnel, research, analysis, and commercial planning of the Industrial research practice. He oversees an extensive research portfolio that covers Manufacturing Technology, Healthcare Technology, Physical Security, Critical Communications and Safe Cities, and Smart Building and Energy Infrastructure.
Mark joined the company in August 2005, and has authored many research projects on a variety of industrial electronic component and end-equipment markets. He has also led custom research engagements and strategic consultancy projects for some of the world's largest technology providers, and has established new syndicated research on emerging and transformative technologies.
Mark is passionate about developing a team of opinionated and inquisitive analysts, and with providing customers consistent quality and insightful research that addresses specific industry challenges.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in management science from the University of Wales, Swansea.
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