Products and Services Our commitment goes beyond the delivery of traditional research and information services. By making Gartner your strategic advisory partner, you gain the consistent benefit of world-leading IT expertise focused specifically on your business requirements. Our client partners strive to create a win-win relationship with clients, and pledge to keep your business objectives at the forefront of your solution set. With Gartner, you can rely on direct, personal advice through the entire IT life cycle: planning, development, implementation, and management. As changes or crises occur, you have the support of people who understand your business strategies and can help you make the right IT decisions. Offerings for IT Users: Research Deliverables Gartner clients receive standard research deliverables in a variety of formats, specifically suited to your business needs. Audio and Online Conferences Audio and online conferences provide a convenient way for the time-conscious IT business executive to stay ahead of the current IT trends and industry issues. Presented by Gartner analysts, these conferences allow you to attend an event without leaving the office. Local Briefings These exclusive half-day presentations by Gartner analysts feature today's hot topics facing today's users and vendors of information technology. Audio Programs In-depth audio recorded interviews with Gartner analysts to explore the most pressing questions for each IT issue and concisely summarize the best advice for enterprises that strive for success. Executive Programs Gartner's exclusive membership-only program for senior executives. Our executive programs provide personal one-to-one counsel, ongoing peer discussion and preferential access to the entire breadth and depth of Gartner's distinctive research and expert analyst community. Best Practices Facilitated forums for companies to share strategic and tactical ideas through structured face-to-face meetings, audioconferences, and/or electronic interaction. Vendor and Product Directory A worldwide showcase of vendor-supplied company and product information featuring standardized company profiles and product alerts, designed to help IT professionals find product and service information quickly and efficiently while accessing their research online.