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| GartnerG2 Vice President to Moderate Security Panel at the 2002 Wharton Technology Conference |
| Richard Hunter, Expert on Cyberterrorism, Will Discuss the Corporate and Social Ramifications of Security Technologies |
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STAMFORD, CONN., February 11, 2002 -- Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB), today announced that Richard Hunter, vice president and research director of security for GartnerG2, will participate in the 2002 Wharton Technology Conference. Sponsored by The Wharton School and The Mack Center for Technological Innovation, the event will be held on February 22 at the Sheraton University City in Philadelphia.
Hunter will moderate the panel entitled, "The Threat of Cyberterrorism in an Electronic Economy," at 12:30 p.m. on February 22. The panel will address the security issues that have catapulted to the forefront of corporate consciousness since the events of Sept. 11. Representatives across multiple industries will examine:
"I am pleased to be a part of the Wharton Technology Conference and look forward to an engaging discussion on the evolution of the corporate mind-set when it comes to security measures," said Hunter. "Given President Bush's recent remarks concerning impending terrorist attacks, it is more important than ever to have a frank discussion on the reality that corporate America must face with respect to security initiatives. Ignoring the problem won't make it go away; companies of all sizes must address the issue head-on and take proactive steps to make their employees, partners and investors feel secure." The 2002 Wharton Technology Conference will focus on how firms can respond to the changing marketplace by successfully bridging business and innovation. The conference will be a venue for dialogue, debate and active learning as attendees explore issues in the fields of wireless, Internet security, peer-to-peer computing and genomics. Hunter is internationally renowned for his expertise on security, criminology, technology, cyberterrorism, and privacy. A keynote speaker at this year's Gartner Spring Symposium/ITxpo and a frequently-quoted analyst in both the print and broadcast media, Hunter's advice is regularly reviewed and adopted by government agencies and business leaders worldwide. Hunter's third book, A World Without Secrets, is an eye-opening, consumer-oriented primer on security and privacy in our networked global community, and will be published in May 2002 by John Wiley & Sons and Gartner Press. A World Without Secrets is available for preorder at Amazon.com. About Gartner, Inc.
Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 11,000 clients understand technology and drive business growth. Gartner's divisions are Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting, Gartner Measurement and Gartner Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner, Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 4,300 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, in more than 90 locations worldwide. The company achieved fiscal 2001 revenue of $952 million. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.
About The Wharton School
The Wharton School is recognized around the world for its innovative leadership and broad academic strengths across every major discipline and at every level of business education. It is one of four undergraduate and 12 graduate and professional schools of the University of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1881 as the nation's first collegiate business school, Wharton is dedicated to creating the highest value and impact on the practice of business and management worldwide through intellectual leadership and innovation in teaching, research, publishing, and service.
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Contact: Andrew Silver Middleberg Euro 212-699-2659 andrews@middleberg.com |
Contact: Allison Haines Gartner, Inc. 203-316-6216 allison.haines@gartner.com |
