As one of America’s most respected computer industry analysts, Cheryl Currid offers a rare blend of business and technical insight. Named as one of the most influential industry personalities and the winner of a prestigious Computer Press Association award for expert "opinion," she's known for making correct calls on information technology.

Ms. Currid lectures internationally, serves as a keynote speaker, and conducts seminars on how to leverage information technology. Cheryl Currid delivers the message that business and technology can work together. From highly technical topics to simple common sense, Ms. Currid delights audiences with her dry wit, plain talk, and entertaining style. She frequently brings out her crystal ball to show people where technology is going, and how to catch the wave.

She writes columns which appear in trade magazines, e-Zines, and newspapers. She is also featured on a weekly TV series discussing new technology for consumers. Her wit, knowledge of high tech, and professional business experience allows her to crystallize the impact of technology on business, professional, and personal life. 

Her correct calls on the growth of information technology and e-business were perfectly timed for major market turns. She accurately predicted the rise of network computing and business use of the Internet along with dynamic trends in e-living and home computing. As a trend forecaster, Ms. Currid’s track record is nearly flawless. 

With fourteen books, and 1000 magazine and journal articles, Ms. Currid also writes regular magazine columns appearing in Planet IT, Houston Chronicle, Web Techniques, and the Comdex Show Daily. Her book, Cheryl Currid’s Guide to Business Technology and Computing Strategies for Reengineering Your Organization, received rave reviews for insightful vision and useful tips. She has also contributed her opinions on computer industry trends to PC Week, InfoWorld, Network Computing, LAN Times, Windows Magazine, and other industry periodicals. Her opinions have also been cited by the business media, such as CNN, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, Investors Business Daily, Forbes, Fortune, ABC, NBC, CNBC, and PBS.  

Prior to founding Currid & Company in 1991, Ms. Currid directed efforts applying new information technology at a division of The Coca-Cola Company. She pioneered a 'connected technology platform' that served to connect the company's people, as well as their computers. Her systems design applications were featured in a Smithsonian tribute to innovation in information technology. Within the company, her concepts were accepted as a prototype for a worldwide network. 

Ms. Currid’s unique approach to business technology and success satisfying computer users has been well publicized. Her systems ideas have been implemented by thousands of organizations worldwide.

Additionally, Ms. Currid is an advisory board member for major industry conferences, such as Comdex and several business and networking symposiums.