provides research and analysis on information technology (IT), computer hardware, software, communications, and related technology industries.
The company operates in three segments: Research, Consulting, and Events.
The Research segment provides research content and advice for IT professionals, technology companies, and the investment community in the form of reports and briefings, as well as peer networking services and membership programs designed for chief information officers and other senior executives.
The Consulting segment offers consulting, measurement engagements, and strategic advisory services, which provide assessments of cost, performance, efficiency, and quality focused on the IT industry.
The Events segment provides various services, such as symposia, conferences, and exhibitions focused on specialized topics in the IT industry, which include outsourcing, mobile wireless, customer relationship management, and application integration and business intelligence.
Gartner operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

