New Program for IT Sourcing and Procurement Executives Launched by Gartner
IT Sourcing and Procurement Directors Membership Program Tailored to Address the Business and Technology Issues Facing These Executives
STAMFORD, CONN., June 23, 2003 -- In cost-conscious times, IT sourcing and procurement executives are taxed more than ever to deliver measurable results in the shortest possible time. Also, it is imperative that their strategies and execution have a positive, visible impact on the enterprise bottom line. To help meet those demands, Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) has created the IT Sourcing and Procurement Directors Membership Program.
This new membership program for executives is focused on sourcing, outsourcing and procurement, and it brings together expertise from across Gartner in an integrated package specifically tailored to the business and technology issues facing the executives.
The Gartner IT Sourcing and Procurement Directors Membership Program will help executives increase the visibility, reputation and success of IT sourcing or procurement initiatives. It will also enable executives to respond more efficiently and effectively to the multitude of demands typical of the current time-, budget- and resource-constrained environment.
?IT sourcing and procurement executives continue to be tasked with setting a business value based sourcing strategy, finding the best-fit product or service solution, getting the right deal, and developing a mutually successful service provider and recipient relationship,? said Linda Cohen, managing vice president for Gartner. ?It?s not easy, but if it is done correctly, strategic IT sourcing and procurement can result in an optimized, cost-efficient and effective enterprise that is empowered to successfully achieve its business goals.?
The IT Sourcing and Procurement Directors Membership Program offers access to the full power of Gartner in a single program that combines relevant research, analyst discussions, targeted consulting and valuable decision support tools.
IT Sourcing and Procurement Directors Membership Program features the following:
A custom Web portal with comprehensive IT sourcing and procurement content, tools and services
Unlimited access to Gartner analysts for strategic advice, new ideas and best practices
On-site workshops with Gartner analysts and consultants that provide hands-on IT sourcing and procurement education, strategy and execution planning
Comprehensive IT sourcing and procurement vendor-selection software to help executives make crucial decisions for the business and negotiate more effectively with vendors
Sophisticated cost analysis software to identify costs, benchmark performance with others, and more effectively use scarce resources
About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. is the leading provider of
research and analysis on the global information technology industry. Gartner serves more
than 10,000 clients, including chief information officers and other senior IT executives
in corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the
investment community. The Company focuses on delivering objective, in-depth analysis
and actionable advice to enable clients to make more informed business and technology
decisions. The Company's businesses consist of Gartner Intelligence, research and
events for IT professionals; Gartner Executive Programs, membership programs and peer
networking services; and Gartner Consulting, customized engagements with a specific
emphasis on outsourcing and IT management. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in
Stamford, Connecticut, and has 3,700 associates, including more than 1,000 research
analysts and consultants, in more than 75 locations worldwide. For more information,
visit www.gartner.com.
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