
Ken Clipperton
Principal Researcher, dcig, llc.
Ken Clipperton is the Principal Researcher at DCIG. Ken brings more than 20 years of information technology leadership to his current role. Prior roles include server administrator, systems analyst, and then information technology director at a series of three private colleges and universities. Ken has served on multiple corporate advisory boards, state-wide technology commissions, national user group boards, and presented at many national and regional technology conferences.
Throughout his career, Ken has specialized in evaluating and implementing innovative technologies to address operational, tactical and strategic business priorities. For example, Ken was a key leader in the creation of the world’s first comprehensive wireless community at Buena Vista University–a project called eBVyou–that became a national model and drew visiting teams from hundreds of colleges, universities and K-12 school districts.
Ken earned his MBA in Management Information Systems from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN and a BA in History from Crown College.
Latest Posts By Ken Clipperton
DCIG Updating its Research into SDS NAS Solutions
DCIG invites solution providers to participate in the survey research through May 12, 2023. DCIG will publish results beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2023. These DCIG TOP 5 reports help IT decision-makers save valuable time by succinctly analyzing available solutions.

Hammerspace, Seagate, and Spectra Logic Earn DCIG’s Nod for Best of Show at NAB 2023
The annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, always draws in multiple data protection, data management, and storage providers as exhibitors. As in previous years, DCIG analysts take some time away to visit this show, meet with these exhibitors, and learn more about their latest offerings.

Cyberattacks and Ransomware Accentuate the Need for Rapid Recovery
What would it cost your business if it lost access to critical business data and applications for a few days? What if that disruption lasted
DCIG is Updating its All-Flash Arrays Research
The Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) is updating its research into all-flash arrays.
2023-24 DCIG TOP 5 High-End Storage Arrays Report Now Available
This report provides information about the best arrays for providing uninterrupted access to the world’s most essential data.