Lawrence Gasman
Founder and President
Lawrence Gasman is President of CIR, the technology forecasting and market analysis firm he founded in 1978. For more than four decades, CIR has provided authoritative guidance and market forecasts covering enterprise computing, telecommunications, optical components, and—more recently—quantum technology. In 2025, CIR expanded its coverage of emerging technologies through the acquisition of the publications division of Inside Quantum Technology, further strengthening its position as a trusted source of market intelligence in advanced technologies.
CIR’s research is known for going beyond industry hype to explain how new technologies create real business opportunities. Its reports analyze how innovations generate new revenue streams, simplify complex processes, and deliver measurable value to organizations. CIR studies also include detailed profiles of leading suppliers, analysis of key legislation and public policy developments, and coverage of important investment and funding trends shaping the technology landscape.
Lawrence Gasman has been widely quoted in leading industry publications and has written numerous articles and four books on technology markets and technology policy. He is a frequent speaker at major industry events, including the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) and conferences organized by Inside Quantum Technology. He has also helped organize IQT conference programs and has presented in webinars hosted by LIGHTWAVE magazine and other industry organizations.
In addition to his work as an analyst and author, Gasman has testified before the U.S. Congress and has advised the White House on technology and industry policy issues.
Mr. Gasman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Manchester and advanced degrees from the London School of Economics and Political Science and the London Business School. He lives near Richmond, Virginia, with his wife Cynthia, a university professor. He travels widely and has delivered talks and consulting engagements across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Missy Wade
Operations Manager
Missy Wade is VP of Operations for CIR. She has had over 20 years of experience in sales and the administrative field. She handles customer service and sales and the overall operations of CIR. Missy also provides support and assistance to Founder and President, Lawrence Gasman.
Lisa Huff
Chief Analyst
Lisa Huff is Chief Analyst at CIR and a recognized authority on the markets shaping communications and data infrastructure. She recently retired from Omdia, where she covered optical components, and previously founded and led Discerning Analytics, LLC, a successful market research and consulting firm.
An electrical engineer with more than 40 years of industry experience, Lisa combines deep technical knowledge with market intelligence across data centers, optical components, data communications cabling and connectivity, and networking equipment. She has authored more than 80 technical papers and market research reports, chaired committees at OFC, and spoken at leading industry conferences, including CIOE, Data Center World, ECOC, and OFC. Through the end of 2025, she was a Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP®).