Gary Rowe

CEO and Principal Consulting Analyst

Gary Rowe is a pivotal figure in the technology research and consulting ecosystem, with a long-standing reputation for leadership in enterprise IT strategy, identity and access management (IAM), cloud computing, and security. His career spans over 35 years, marked by key roles at Burton Group, Gartner, and TechVision Research.

Burton Group Presidency

Rowe served as President of Burton Group from 1998 to 2010, during which he transformed the firm from a $1.8 million company with a small team into a market-leading technology research and consulting firm with over $30 million in revenue and 140 employees—all achieved organically, without external funding. Burton Group became best known for its in-depth, vendor-neutral research and advisory services in areas such as IAM, security, networking, and messaging, and was a regular presence at major industry events, setting standards for independent technology analysis.

In late 2009, Burton Group was acquired by Gartner for $56 million. Rowe supported the acquisition and served as Burton President at Gartner during a brief integration period, ending in August 2010.

Gartner After Burton

Following the acquisition, Rowe did not pursue a long-term role at Gartner but focused on supporting the transition and integration of Burton’s analytics and talent into Gartner’s structure. His experience at Gartner lasted less than a year, after which he became an angel investor (notably with Tech Coast Angels) and began advising technology startups.

TechVision Research

In 2015, Rowe founded TechVision Research, serving as CEO and Principal Consulting Analyst. TechVision Research aims to deliver practical, hands-on technology decision support—eschewing broad coverage for a targeted, expert-led approach to crucial domains such as IAM, privacy, blockchain, IoT, core IT infrastructure, and enterprise architecture. The firm stands out for bringing together seasoned industry analysts, many of whom are former Burton Group colleagues, to provide actionable insights for enterprises on digital transformation, risk management, and next-generation security challenges.

TechVision Research is positioned as a nimble, vendor-independent alternative in the technology analyst and consulting field, focusing on deep expertise rather than broad-scale research. Recent engagements have included high-profile collaborative projects and thought leadership across cloud, decentralized identity, and enterprise architecture topics.

Expertise and Thought Leadership

Rowe’s expertise spans:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Cloud Computing
• Security and Risk Management
• Privacy and Data Protection
• Blockchain and Decentralized Identity
• Enterprise Architecture

Summary

Gary is recognized for hands-on consulting, direct engagement with global enterprises, and co-authorship of influential research reports on the future of identity management. Rowe is also a frequent speaker, contributor to industry publications, and advisor to early-stage technology ventures.