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Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory company, which engages in the provision of insights, advice, and tools that help build organizations. It operates through the following segments: Research, Consulting, and Conferences. The Research segment delivers insights through subscription services that include access to published research content, data and benchmarks, and direct access to a network of research experts. The Consulting segment serves the chief information officer and other senior executives who are driving technology-driven strategic initiatives to optimize technology investments and drive business impact. The Conferences segment focuses on information technology and business executives as well as decision makers looking to adapt and evolve their organizations through disruption and uncertainty, navigate risks, and prioritize investments. The company was founded by Gideon I. Gartner and Dave L. R. Stein in 1979 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.