Ben leads the smartphone analysis service at Canalys, overseeing the delivery of quantitative and qualitative research. His role involves shaping the research agenda for Canalys analysts, and curating reports and presentations which bring cutting-edge insights and recommendations to Canalys clients. Ben is also heavily involved in device shipment tracking and forecasting, and has pioneered bespoke tracking methodology for new data products with next-generation channels splits.Ben also… Show more Ben leads the smartphone analysis service at Canalys, overseeing the delivery of quantitative and qualitative research. His role involves shaping the research agenda for Canalys analysts, and curating reports and presentations which bring cutting-edge insights and recommendations to Canalys clients. Ben is also heavily involved in device shipment tracking and forecasting, and has pioneered bespoke tracking methodology for new data products with next-generation channels splits.Ben also leads other devices research at a regional level in EMEA, extending to PCs, tablets, smartwatches, smart speakers, and TWS earbuds. He is regularly quoted in the top-tier press, such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Financial Times, and the BBC. He also regularly presents Canalys research at industry events. Show less

Analysis and market research role focused on IT infrastructure, including data centers, networking infrastructure, unified communications and cyber-security. I also had the opportunity to contribute to bespoke consulting projects on topics such as smart buildings, enterprise wearables, social robotics, and autonomous vehicles.