Carter Lusher: Lusher Advisory, boutique research & advisory
Independent observer of IT industry, IT disruption & innovation. Also "analyst of the analysts"
Hot take: Gartner layoffs aren’t the story.
Coverage churn is. ⚠️
If you run analyst relations, validate topic ownership this week—not next quarter.
Details + checklist in the reply 👇
Full note: https://t.co/RlaS2KJmBk
If you’re in AR: are your Gartner contacts signaling coverage changes yet or is it still too early? Curious what you’re hearing.
Gartner layoffs aren’t a “cost panic” story — they’re a research reshuffle story.
The real signal: reassignment, and in some areas coverage may expand, not contract.
I break down what’s changing and what AR teams should do next.
👇 Link in reply.
#AnalystRelations#ARchat
I will give a talk at AR Engage Live 2025 on Breakout Session - Sneak Peek: How Analyst Firms Are Really Using AI. Hoping for a great turnout! - via #Whova event app
Here is the link to the research note on Lusher Advisory: AR Intelligence.
October 5, 2025 · Inquiry of the Week # 7 · AI, AR, & the Analysts # 23 · AR Playbook: Fast-Response Operations # 1
https://t.co/Bm4VsYVmY2
The other day, a wicked smart AR pro asked me a question that stopped me mid-conversation.
"Is Gartner going to get into the journalism business?" 🤔
Hmm… sounds provocative, but it’s not far-fetched.
Link to the Lusher Advisory research note in comments
🚀 Same-Day Analyst RFI Turnaround?
Not hype - real, working AI.
Big thanks to the Databricks team for joining me live to showcase ARIA (Analyst Relations Intelligent Assistant).
Webinar highlights:
✅ Demo that wowed
✅ Hard-hitting questions
✅ Transcript
The reason that AI isn’t going to wipe out jobs in the way that some predict is that we consistently make the mistake of thinking that when we make something more efficient, you need commensurately less supply.
It turns out that in a significant number of fields, better productivity levels actually means more demand for that service. This is the whole point of Jevons paradox.
When the cost of doing work goes down, the demand for it goes up. And usually there’s far more pent up demand than we realize.
When AI drives up the output in these fields, thus lowering costs per unit per output, demand is going to rise of unexpected ways. This is true in healthcare, code, legal services, marketing, and a ton of other spaces.
Did you know there's nearly 140 drug shortages in the U.S. right now? Supply chain disruptions have contributed to these shortages, @thehill reports — showing a clear need for greater visibility and proactive #SupplyChainOptimization in pharmaceuticals. https://t.co/s4ZCuS8omv
For the ninth consecutive year, e2open is a leader in the Nucleus Control Tower Technology Value Matrix report, recognized for its comprehensive supply chain management platform, integrated data model, and vast partner network. Read the press release: https://t.co/ygqHkKrhd2
Innovation deserves celebration! A standing ovation for tonight's award winners who are the true pioneers in #supplychain advancements. 🧵 #e2openinnovation
We're thrilled to kick off Day 2 at #Connect2023! Lynn Holmgren, e2open's amazing CAO, set the stage for an incredible morning session. Simon Ellis, Program VP of IDC, captivated the audience with his keynote speech. Reply below and share your highlights! 👇
#supplychain
Organizations need the right #SupplyChain data to make the most of AI/ML. Our network-based architecture and end-to-end supply chain coverage create a timely, comprehensive data foundation to embed #AI in decision-making at scale.
Looking to measure the ROI of #AnalystRelations? It’s more than total interactions and leader-quadrant placements. @saritakAR of @SugarCRM writes about other metrics that matter on the @ARInsights blog: https://t.co/hanqujOZ1B #ARchat