Media Partners

Gartner Media Partners are our publications and web portals of choice. They are carefully selected for their affinity with Gartner's products & services. Specifically, each partner provides valuable editorial, advertising & promotional coverage for our events in return for exposure to our delegates & sponsors. Our media partners cover a wide spectrum of readers including: IT, vertical industries and general management as well as a broad geographic reach.

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• For almost ten years, Finance on Windows has been the authority on the use of Microsoft software in the EMEA financial services sector. The magazine covers a broad range of topics such as the evolution of financial services delivery channels, core banking, the development of payments systems, the insurance value chain and enterprise risk management and compliance.
  
  For more information visit:
  www.onwindows.com/Financial-Services/PrintedMagazine.aspx.

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• Help Net Security has been a prime resource for information security news since 1998. The site is updated daily with fresh content including top quality articles, new product releases, latest industry news and more.

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• IT-Director.com and its sister site, IT-Analysis.com, is fast becoming the must-see site for IT professionals across the spectrum. With a daily mix of news, articles, opinions and Blogs covering all aspects of IT, the IT community can feel at home.

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• IT PRO is the destination for IT coverage in the UK. It differentiates itself by allowing UK IT professionals to participate in the exchange of knowledge, providing practical solutions to guide them through the maze of IT investment. IT PRO provides users with the most comprehensive resource for IT news, reviews, advice and peer-to-peer information. IT PRO offers real IT solutions for real IT projects. Register for IT PRO at: www.itpro.co.uk.

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• Get to the heart of technology news and issues with ITProPortal.com, with Britain's longest running independent technology website. Providing our audience with the latest news, features, analysis and resources, produced by renowned experts.

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• Prime has rapidly become the authoritative source on Microsoft software and services for manufacturing. The magazine explores the key issues facing firms in the manufacturing industry today - from product lifecycle management and the supply chain, to plant floor visibility and lean manufacturing. Prime also provides a round-up of industry news, case studies, commentary, interviews and analysis.
  
  For more information visit:
  www.onwindows.com/Manufacturing/PrintedMagazine.aspx.

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• Retailspeak is the definitive word on retail and hospitality solutions based on the Microsoft technology stack. The magazine provides its readers with a quarterly digest of features, commentary and case studies focusing on the significant challenges faced by today's industry, as well as the technology solutions that can address them.
  
  For more information visit:
  www.onwindows.com/Retail-and-Hospitality/PrintedMagazine.aspx.

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• SearchSecurity.co.UK offers complimentary access to a variety of security-specific resources including expert articles, webcasts, white papers, breaking industry news updated daily and so much more. Our editors and independent experts cover all things security including: identity and access management, the threat landscape, data protection, network security, compliance, messaging security and so much more.

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• silicon.com is the leading UK website for senior IT and business decision-makers seeking to assess and understand how technology can drive their business forward. Delivering top stories, breaking news, and leading commentary and analysis, silicon.com provides context and strategic insight into the key issues influencing how businesses use technology today.

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• ZDNet UK is the first stop for IT professionals who want authoritative, analytical and insightful coverage of the latest developments in technology. The site provides an invaluable perspective on technology and engages technology decision makers as they move from business need to vendor solution.

Supporting Associations

The strategic IT and business associations whose executive-level and management-level members benefit from participating at Gartner events aligned with their area of specialty.

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• The Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) is setting the standard for professionalism in information security. Full Membership of the Institute is becoming the recognized competence-based qualification in this field. The addition of the UK Government Infosec Training Paths & Competences (ITPC) scheme to the Institute's programme is a great step in providing a single harmonized skills framework for the accreditation of Information Security and Assurance professionals working in both public and private sectors.

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• ISACA, previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, now goes by its acronym only, to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves. The Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) certification program launched in 2002 and developed specifically for experienced information security managers, and those who have information security management responsibilities has added impetus to the growth in ISACA membership worldwide to more than 75,000 since its inception in 1967. ISACA's strong chapter network provides local support and networking opportunities via more than 175 chapters located in over 70 countries.

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• (ISC)² is the globally recognised Gold Standard for certifying information security professionals. This year, we're celebrating our 20th anniversary and now have over 60,000 members in more than 130 countries. Based in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA, with offices in Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and related concentrations, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credentials to those meeting necessary competency requirements. (ISC)² certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel.

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• The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.

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• SANS is the most trusted source for information security training and certification in the world. It also develops, maintains, and makes available at no cost, the largest collection of research documents about various aspects of information security. Its programs now reach more than 165,000 security professionals. A wide range of individuals are sharing the lessons they learn and are jointly finding solutions to the challenges they face. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners in varied global organizations from corporations to universities working together to help the entire information security community.