Benoit Lheureux

Benoit Lheureux is a respected expert in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation. He served as the Research Vice President for IoT at Gartner, a leading global research and advisory company.14

Professional Background

Lheureux had a long and distinguished career at Gartner, spanning over 20 years. During his tenure, he:

• Worked with over 2,000 corporate clients
• Conducted thousands of inquiries on Integration, IoT, and Digital Twins
• Focused on helping clients solve complex technology problems
• Developed deep expertise in business and technology45

Areas of Expertise

Lheureux's expertise primarily centered around:

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Digital Twins
• Integration challenges in IoT implementation
• Business outcomes and ROI of IoT investments

Notable Contributions

Throughout his career, Lheureux provided valuable insights and predictions on IoT trends:

• He highlighted that companies use KPIs to track business outcomes from IoT investments, with an average expected return on investment within 3 years.1
• Lheureux predicted that through 2018, half the cost of implementing IoT solutions would be spent integrating various IoT components.3
• He noted the increasing mainstream adoption of digital twins, stating that they were slowly entering mainstream use across various organizations.2

Recent Developments

As of March 2022, Benoit Lheureux announced his retirement from Gartner after his long and impactful career.5 His contributions to the field of IoT and digital transformation have left a lasting impact on the industry.