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Industry pundits require a certain amount of detachment from the technologies and companies they cover. Vendors are attached to their particular solutions, and buyers are attached to what has made them successful in the past. Analysts, however, observe markets closely, do extensive research, talk to vendors and customers, but remain unattached. This detachment provides a valuable perspective on the market.

After many years of this type of market observation, suffice it to say that it usually takes something particularly exciting to rouse an analyst, particularly a noted industry leading analyst, off a perch of detached enlightenment. Because while analysts remain unattached to the markets they observe, some may become attached to their high perch.

So it was particularly surprising to learn that Jin Sinur, formerly VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner Research and noted BPM expert, announced he is leaving Gartner to become the new Chief Strategy Officer for Global 360. Jim is going to drive acquisition efforts to deliver his vision of the next generation of BPM capable of providing competitive advantage . After 15 years at Gartner he is certainly well positioned to know which vendors have the right technology.

However, the very act of becoming a vendor has now dethroned Jim from his formerly high perch in the industry. In speaking about how it feels to join the “other side” Jim admitted it was a bit strange. But he is clearly engaged and excited by the challenge and opportunity that lies before him. Instead of just talking about what the next generation of BPM should be, he is now going to build it at Global 360. We wish him well, and will be watching with detached interest.

To listen to my conversation with Jim Sinur about his plans to build the next generation BPM tool, or download the entire podcast click below:
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