Matt Davis is the founder and Principal Analyst at Independence Research LLC.,  where his research is focused on telecom and cable competition in the US.  Most of his research analyzes SMB technology trends, and how SMB voice, data and IT needs are being addressed by communications service providers. Before striking out on his own, Matt founded the Broadband Access Technology practice at Yankee Group, which focused on the networks, software and systems essential to the deployment of broadband services worldwide.  In 2006, Matt left Yankee to join IDC, where he led the Consumer and SMB Telecom research practices focusing on service provider broadband, voice and bundling strategy.