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One of the world's leading network technology experts and visionaries, Gary Rowe brings 25 years of computer and networking industry experience to Burton Group. Rowe has led several hundred consulting engagements with the world's leading technology-user organizations. He has also written or contributed to hundreds of published articles about networking and technology for publications such as Network World, InternetWeek, and Computerworld. As a result of his expertise and industry reputation, Rowe has been invited to and has participated in hundreds of speaking engagements around the globe, particularly in North America, Europe and Australia.As Burton's president, he is primarily responsible for the company's business and operational management as well as its strategic direction. Rowe provides leadership and direction for marketing, sales, IT, and finance, and spearheads the crafting and execution of the corporate business plan. He also serves in an advisory role for Burton's consulting organization and often provides support to the consulting team. During his tenure at Burton, Rowe judiciously and successfully integrated two mergers and acquisitions. Formerly a principal with Rapport Communication - a global directory, messaging, and security consulting firm - Rowe developed technology strategies, wrote acclaimed reports, and led global consulting engagements for seven years until the company merged with Burton in 1998. Prior to joining Rapport, Rowe held a range of roles in the technology industry including architecture development, business management, and product management positions. For example, Rowe was director of core services for AT&T, responsible for business management of Internet services, directory, messaging infrastructure, and global network expansion programs. Rowe has represented AT&T in the North American Directory Forum; served on the board of directors for the Electronic Messaging Association; and chaired the US-NMTS, an organization of public service providers collaborating on messaging issues and technologies. He has a bachelor's degree in business and computer science and an MBA from Babson College. | 