John Rydning is IDC's research vice president for hard disk drives, responsible for providing insight and market data for the worldwide HDD market. Mr. Rydning's research coverage includes all market applications for hard disk drives, as well as assessing the demand for key HDD components. Additionally, Mr. Rydning's research includes analyzing hard disk drive technology trends, and technology trends for competing storage technologies to hard disk drives, and the market opportunity for all forms of storage technologies across all markets worldwide.

BACKGROUND

Mr. Rydning has more than 30 years of hard disk drive industry experience, including more than 20 years working within the industry. Previously, John spent 18 years with one of the leading HDD component suppliers, and prior to that with a small HDD contract manufacturing company. His background enables him to provide clients with deep insights into underlying HDD technology trends, HDD market dynamics, and industry dynamics.

EDUCATION/INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Bachelors of science degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota
• Frequent speaker, presenter, and moderator at storage industry conferences
• In 2010, Mr. Rydning was recipient of one of IDC's most prestigious research awards for his professional excellence in market research