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With a core focus on technology innovation and market disruption, 451 Research provides essential insight for leaders of the digital economy. More than 100 analysts and consultants provide essential insight to more than 1,000 client organizations globally through a combination of syndicated research and data, advisory and go-to-market services, and live events. 451 Research analysts cover emerging technology segments such as cloud computing, datacenter technologies and mobility. Clients of the company - at vendor, investor, service-provider and end-user organizations - rely on 451 Research, insight to support both strategic and tactical decision-making. 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