Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, has acquired Software Advice, Inc., a privately-held company based in Austin, Texas, that employs approximately 100 people. Software Advice offers detailed reviews, comparisons and research to assist organizations in finding products that best fit their current and future needs. The company has helped more than 200,000 people choose the right software for their organizations.