Canopus Research Inc. Founder, President, and CEO William F. Zachmann is a well-known computer and communications industry analyst and columnist. Prior to making Canopus Research Inc. his full-time base of operation, Mr. Zachmann was Senior Vice President, Corporate Research, of International Data Corporation (IDC) in Framingham, Massachusetts. IDC is one of the oldest and most respected market research and analysis firms covering information technology firms, technologies, and markets. For the most recent information about Mr. Zachmann, please see his personal web site and/or his Facebook page.