Kathy Lange is a Research Director, Artificial Intelligence Software at IDC. Colleagues describe her as "I have known Kathy for more than 15 years and worked as her direct report for almost ten years. Since I’ve known her, her leadership skills have always been her strong suit. She is exceptionally adept at establishing and executing specific project plans, particularly when selecting an appropriate methodology to produce desired end goals, objectives, and outcomes. Another outstanding ability she possesses is her comprehension of advanced analytics and operations research. Recognizing that technology is continually evolving, she has always worked hard to keep up with the latest analytical developments and trends. When she puts her mind to learning and mastering a subject or specialization, she quickly internalizes it. She also possesses advanced writing and research skills to elicit important insights and disseminate information to customers and colleagues. When we interacted, I always found her to be a good listener, carefully balancing the pros and cons of any situation. With a customer-first attitude, she was always willing to do whatever was necessary to ensure our customers were well-served and satisfied. I believe that any team member that finds her as a colleague or partner will have the advantage of working with a highly organized, highly motivated performer capable of delivering results and achieving a wide range of possible work products and outcomes." and "I worked under Kathy during 2018-2021 as a member of a global competitive insights team at SAS. Kathy developed and executed a focused strategy for identifying and analyzing SAS' primary competitors; doing so required prioritizing among many current and expected competitors (potentially hundreds) that SAS might encounter in sales opportunities worldwide. Further, Kathy demonstrated capable planning skills for herself and the team, to ensure target attainment. Kathy was a personable, helpful manager who had the technical and business acumen necessary to lead us in providing relevant competitive insights to the field."