Biography

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Currid lectures internationally, serves as a keynote speaker, and conducts seminars on how to leverage information technology. She writes columns which appear in trade magazines, newspapers, and electronic newsletters. 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 over 1,000 magazine and journal articles, Cheryl Currid writes regular columns appearing in the Houston Chronicle and Network World's Technology Executive newsletter. 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, 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.

Cheryl 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.