Jim Davis is a Senior Analyst with Tier1 Research whose coverage includes content delivery networks and cloud computing services. Jim consults with service providers, investors and vendors on emerging technologies and trends in digital content distribution and cloud services. Jim has spoken at industry events such as Tier1 Research's Hosting Transformation Summit, CDN Strategies Summit, Streaming Media West, and Canadian Venture Capital Association's annual meeting. Jim has been cited in publications ranging from the San Jose Mercury News to Wired. Jim joined Tier 1 in 2007 from parent company The 451 Group, where he served as a Senior Analyst since 2000.

Previously, he tracked PC manufacturers such as Apple and covered developments in interactive television for CNET News.com. He received recognition for his work at CNET from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Computer Press Association.

Jim has a BA in English from the University of California and an MA in American Studies from the University of Wyoming.