Gartner, Inc. is a leading information technology research and advisory company. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, the company works with clients to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,600 associates, including 1,250 research analysts and consultants, and clients in 80 countries.