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| 'C' Level Executives Confirm Gartner Symposium/ITxpo as Strategic Resource for Technology Industry |
| Gartner Symposium/ITxpo to be held October 8-12 in Orlando |
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STAMFORD, Conn., October 1, 2001 - Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB), a research and advisory firm, confirmed that Symposium/ITxpo 2001 will begin as planned on October 8 in Orlando, Florida, according to Gartner Symposia executive management.
Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, the leading source for technology research and analysis for IT professionals and business leaders, will feature a full schedule of keynote CEOs from leading high-tech companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, Intel and Sun Microsystems. Gartner Symposium/ITxpo has also added several supplemental seminars to its previously planned disaster recovery and business continuity information sessions, as well as a Town Meeting hosted by a panel of Gartner analysts. A survey completed in August of management titles by those enrolled in the upcoming Gartner Symposium/ITxpo revealed a significant increase in participation by the CEO, CIO, and CTO level executive management. In addition to the strong turnout of senior executives registered for the event, the number of CEOs registered rose 200 percent and the number of CIOs/CTOs rose nearly 120 percent over last year's event. "The participation level by some of the world's most powerful technology industry executives indicates the respect the industry has for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo guidance and analysis," said Kathy Foreman, vice president of Symposia Programs. In addition to increased participation among the most powerful executive levels, Symposium/ITxpo has retained a strong list of exhibitor participants, despite a slowing economy. Nearly 338 exhibitors are scheduled to be on site October 8. About Gartner Symposium/ITxpo Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is the IT industry's largest and most strategic conference, providing business leaders with a look today at the future of IT. For more than 17,000 IT professionals from the world's leading enterprises, Gartner's eight annual Symposium/ITxpo events worldwide are key components of their strategic planning efforts, and a place to gain insights into how their organizations can use technology to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency. For more information online, go to www.gartner.com/symposium. About Gartner, Inc. Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,000 clients understand technology and drive business growth. Gartner's divisions consist of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting, Gartner Measurement and Gartner Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner, Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and consists of 4,600 associates, including 1,400 research analysts and consultants, in more than 80 locations worldwide. The company achieved fiscal 2000 revenue of $855 million. For more information, visit www.gartner.com. |
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Contact: Karen Killeen TSI Communications for Gartner 212-320-2271 kkilleen@tsicomm.com |
