Daniel Fleischer is responsible for all European x86 research and consultancy projects. Within this focus Fleischer specifically covers research surrounding the emergence of server blade technology, utility trends, channel development, and opportunities in the SMB sector.

As part of his remit, Fleischer has taken a prominent role in explaining and commenting on vendors and trends in the various x86 server segments through studies, briefings, teleconferences, and Web casts. He has also provided commentary that has featured in many European publications including ISP World and Network News.

Prior to joining IDC, Fleischer worked for a subsidiary of BRANN Worldwide, employed in the role of market analyst. He was involved with BSKYB digital, designing and setting up strategy for the direct sales team. He graduated from Leeds University with a BSc in medical microbiology, and in his final year project looked at the marketing of antibacterial products to the public.

Arun Natarajan is the Product Manager for Industry Standard Servers, Technology Solutions Group, at Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific. He is responsible for product marketing and management of ProLiant Blade servers, Manageability and High Availability solutions in the region.

Prior to this role, Arun was the Product Marketing Manager for Singapore focusing on high-end Intel Xeon based servers positioned into the enterprise space. Through strategic initiatives and programs he was instrumental at growing the high-end server business by 35%.

Arun joined Compaq in 1998 as the Product Marketing Manager in Bangalore, India, where he was responsible for product marketing of Intel-based servers and various Compaq storage and back-up products.

Arun has more than nine years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining Compaq, he spent two years at Digital Equipment Corporation in India holding key positions in sales and marketing at the NT Server Business Unit.

Arun graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Bangalore University, India and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Xavier Institute of Management, India.