About Ben Wood

Ben Wood, Chief Analyst and CMOBen has over 25 years’ experience in the mobile sector. As Chief Analyst he oversees our research and leads initiatives such as our annual Predictions event. As CMO, focusses on building brand awareness and supporting the growth of the business. He has held positions at Gartner, Mobile Streams, Lucent Technologies, and Vodafone, where he was involved in the launch of SMS and cellular data. In 2021 he was ranked as one of the top five tech analysts in the US and Europe by Apollo Research. Ben is the founder and co-curator of the Mobile Phone Museum, a non-profit initiative to safeguard a vast collection of phones and support education about the technology.
FDM CCS Insight

FDM and CCS Insight joined forces to deliver world-class data with independent, evidence-based analysis.

With over 30 years of experience, CCS Insight had built a reputation as a trusted authority in telecom and technology research, delivering clear-sighted intelligence that helps global leaders navigate a fast-changing industry. FDM built its reputation on delivering high-quality, reliable data products that underpin critical decisions in the telecom ecosystem.

Our merged company brings together deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge data capabilities to give network operators, device-makers and technology brands the confidence to make smarter, more-profitable decisions and shape the future of connectivity.

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