
Mike Smart
Mike is a Senior Analyst and Operations Officer at NelsonHall. His main research focus is on digital transformation technologies, including RPA, blockchain, IoT, artificial intelligence, cognitive, and machine learning.
He is a also member of the global IT Services research team with shared responsibility for IT Services research with Dominique Raviart, David McIntire, and John Laherty. In addition, Mike has specialist knowledge in Managed Security Services (MSS), having delivered several major global MSS projects for NelsonHall.
His current project is Cyber Resiliency.
Highly regarded for his analytical talents, Mike leads data modeling and analytics initiatives in support of NelsonHall's ITS and BPS market forecasts and market surveys. He was responsible for transforming NelsonHall's extensive global market forecast engine, including the introduction of NelsonHall's unique interactive Self-Forecasting Tool. Mike also tracks and regularly reports on developments within IT infrastructure services firms.
As Operations Officer, Mike is responsible for day-to-day operations, including overseeing the development of NelsonHall's IT systems and processes.
Mike joined NelsonHall in 2012 with six years' experience in direct to consumer sales and operational management within a global organization. Mike holds a 1st Class Honors BSc in Mathematics from Heriot Watt University. When not working, Mike enjoys running, kayaking and cinema.
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Reports by Mike Smart:
Atos - Cyber Resiliency
May 08, 2019 | Vendor Analysis by Mike Smart
Atos organizes its security services offerings span: Cybersecurity consulting, for which Atos aims to enhance the compliance, governance, and protection of its clients Cybersecurity integration to implement secure architectures and supporting tools Managed security services, including Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) services, and [...]view this reportdownload abstractCapgemini - Cyber Resiliency
May 08, 2019 | Vendor Analysis by Mike Smart
This NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes Capgemini’s offerings and capabilities in cyber resiliency. Capgemini offers a range of cybersecurity services including: Define Services: strategic consulting, assessment and program execution Protection services: point security solutions, offered on a managed services basis Monitoring [...]view this reportdownload abstractRedwood Software - Intelligent Automation Platforms
May 07, 2019 | Vendor Analysis by Mike Smart
Redwood Software is a process automation company that delivers flexible and managed software solutions to eliminate manual tasks, unleash human potential, and drive business success. More than 3,000 customers worldwide use Redwood products to automate their mission-critical business and IT processes. The company was founded in the Netherlands in 19 [...]view this reportdownload abstractSoftomotive - Intelligent Automation Platforms
May 07, 2019 | Vendor Analysis by Mike Smart
Softomotive was founded in 2005 and WinAutomation, the desktop version, was launched in 2008, with ProcessRobot, the Enterprise RPA platform following in 2015. The company had 1,000 clients by 2009, and in 2011 launched its first reseller partnership program. In 2012, the company added professional deployment and integration services. Softomo [...]view this reportdownload abstractDXC- Quarterly Update
Aug 10, 2018 | Quarterly Update by Mike Smart
NelsonHall’s Quarterly Update on DXC provides a snapshot of developments at DXC in the last quarter. [...]view this reportdownload abstract
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U.K. Government AI Opportunities Action Plan Highlights
Jan 23, 2025, by Mike SmartThe U.K. government has just released its AI Opportunities Action Plan and response, which includes 50 recommendations to boost the use of AI. Watch the video for extended highlights, but here’s a brief summary: Adopting AI talent Universities will work with industry to cre[...]
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Harnessing Process Mining Data to Transform the NHS
Jul 22, 2024, by Mike SmartIn the U.K., the efficiency of the NHS, and particularly the reduction of waiting lists, continues to be a hot political topic. While promises of cash injections are met with skepticism, a recent event in London showcased how data-driven insights could help improve the NHS’ opera[...]
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UiPath Launches Autopilot for Enhanced Bot Generation & Management
Oct 23, 2023, by Mike SmartNelsonHall recently attended UiPath’s Forward VI event in Las Vegas, at which the company launched its Autopilot capabilities. While the company launched Autopilot across all its platform components, including Studio, Assistant, Apps, mining, and Test Manager, this blog focuses o[...]
Commented Tracking service articles:
Nintex Acquires Kryon for RPA and Process Understanding Capabilities
Feb 15, 2022 | Mergers and Acquisitions by Mike Smart
Automation Anywhere Acquires FortressIQ to Expand Process Discovery and Mining Capabilities
Dec 23, 2021 | Mergers and Acquisitions by Mike Smart
Splunk to Acquire Flowmill to Expand Connectivity to Additional Cloud & Infrastructure Data
Nov 24, 2020 | Mergers and Acquisitions by Mike Smart
TIBCO Acquires Information Builders to Strengthen Analytics Capabilities
Oct 22, 2020 | Mergers and Acquisitions by Mike Smart
Celonis Acquires Integromat for its Automation Platform
Oct 14, 2020 | Mergers and Acquisitions by Mike Smart