Melanie Alexander

Principal Research Analyst at Gartner for Sourcing and Vendor Management Leaders. Opinions are my own. Star Wars fan. Music fan. Life is meant to be fun.

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This blade is made of paper and cuts through stuff like butter

[Melanie Alexander @Research_MelA]

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[Melanie Alexander @Research_MelA]

Oracle requires a commercial subscription for critical updates for Oracle Java SE 7, SE 8 and SE 11, exposing many orgs to costly annual fees. Read about what you can do to manage your risk to unbudgeted fees (requires Gartner subscription). #java #Oracle https://t.co/p66BSrP8Lh

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The company behind Shea's new digs wants to help solve the housing crisis with their massive 3D printing capibilities

[TechCrunch @TechCrunch]

First drive: Rivian delivers the electric truck we've been waiting for https://t.co/TyUx71CavJ by @kirstenkorosec

[WIRED @WIRED]

Airplane taxiing isn't just annoying—it's a big source of emissions, too. But a new software system created by the FAA and NASA could save time and fuel. https://t.co/sh9j6QI50S

[Melanie Alexander @Research_MelA]

Wowza

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This ‘blind’ robot can jump on your table and chase you in the dark

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Forget regular photographs. The gift to give this season is...a hologram of yourself?

[Melanie Alexander @Research_MelA]

Navigation of a hyperautomation journey includes a number of critical aspects. The Gartner Hyperautomation Strategic Sourcing Guide provides informative facts, analysis, and recommendations to support the building blocks of hyperautomation initiatives. #hyperautomation #Gartner

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Want to get your first look at the technologies that will shape the future over the next 5 to 10 years? Join @Gartner_inc for a complimentary #webinar on 9/2 discover the must-know emerging trends that will impact your organization. #GartnerSYM https://t.co/a40HQG0ZIJ

[Melanie Alexander @Research_MelA]

.@Gartner_IT says worldwide #IT spending to decline 7.3% in 2020. More here. #CIO #ITspend #COVID19 https://t.co/CpAqT7DxF7

[Melanie Alexander @Research_MelA]

And I thought Pickle Ball was weird

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Cycle ball is the weirdest sport you've probably never heard of

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Reevaluating your #strategy approach? @Gartner_IT's upcoming #webinar to learn key insights on macro trends & more. Register here. #DigitalTransformation #GartnerSYM #CIO #CEO https://t.co/vsx7Lp0npb

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If you’re still wearing a mask when you go out, please retweet this tweet. I would just like to see how much common sense is still out there.

[Final @FinalStraw]

💧 Being able to drink water from the tap is a privilege. 😱 By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas.

💪 If you have an hour on Saturday, July 18, you raise awareness of the Global Water Crisis. 🙌 Register at https://t.co/yOi4V3GNyz

[Mashable @mashable]

This floating park is made entirely out of plastic debris

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Read about 3 hacks to effectively determine budget for #AI project implementation. Read more. #CIO #Sourcing #GartnerSYM @Gartner_IT https://t.co/yG70qsponm

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@mashable Wild. Scary.

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Sad face.

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Pier 1 intends to permanently close all of its stores.

"Unfortunately, the challenging retail environment has been significantly compounded by the profound impact of COVID-19," a press release stated. https://t.co/LfJO6xlbHH

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3 hacks to effectively determine #budget for #AI project implementation. Read more. #CIO #Sourcing https://t.co/pNUZIJNiUC