What We Do

Leaders who want to achieve — and maintain — peak performance choose Gartner

Most leaders navigate transformational initiatives only a handful of times in their careers. Our real-time insights, derived from 510K+ annual business interactions, make Gartner the single-best source of actionable and objective guidance.

Dial in on your priorities

We deliver the guidance and resources you need for your mission-critical priorities. This can help you uncover hidden risks, avoid costly missteps and seize opportunities others miss.

Benchmark with proven tools

We provide tools and frameworks — from Magic Quadrants and Hype Cycles to Gartner Score and Budget Benchmark — to help you anticipate impact and make confident decisions.

Strategize your success

The future is uncertain. Our perspective isn’t.  We collaborate with you to develop a detailed, actionable and achievable plan that can deliver the impact you need to drive your success.

Execute for impact

We pair insights with action. Our analysts, peer community and toolkits work together to ensure you can execute with speed and at scale.

Working With Us

What you get as a Gartner client

Gartner solutions are tailored to deliver the most relevant insights based on your industry, role and level — all delivered in our highly customizable suite of guided or self-directed offerings.

Proactive insights to make industry-specific decisions with confidence

Leverage proprietary insights, industry expertise and personalized guidance on AI, tailored by seniority, across your most important priorities. As a client, you have unlimited, always-on, unmetered access to Gartner resources:

  • Gartner is at the nexus of business and technology — including AI
  • 6K+ written documents
  • 11K+ new publications annually
  • 4K+ AI use cases and case studies
  • 1M+ proprietary data points on AI
  • AI insights informed by interactions with 80K+ business executives, 10K+ CIOs and 5K+ tech providers
  • 2K+ metrics and benchmarks
  • Industry-specific insights, benchmarks and best practices

Direct access to experienced analysts and Executive Partners

Test assumptions, validate strategies and gain guidance from experienced analysts and Executive Partners with a special expertise in AI:

  • 2.4K+ analysts worldwide, sitting at the nexus of business and technology — including AI
  • Deep bench of Executive Partners — a group of former executives, operators and practitioners
  • Guided or self-directed offerings
  • Direct analyst access through Analyst Consultations and private sessions
  • Insights informed by 510K+ client interactions annually
  • Expertise across functions, industries and markets
  • Dedicated strategy and transformation engagements are also available through Gartner Consulting

Measure what matters — turn insights into action

Transform ideas into action and build relationships that matter

Gain fresh perspectives from analysts, engage with peers and leave with actionable guidance on AI and beyond:

  • Conferences for every core business area
  • High-quality networking opportunities
  • Exclusive insights into emerging trends
  • Gartner Peer Community™ of 100K+ members, featuring discussions, polls and surveys
  • One-on-one and small-group peer connections
  • Virtual and in-person engagement opportunities

Real Stories

Helping clients leverage AI for impact

Our 2.4K+ analysts connect with 80K+ business executives, 10K+ CIOs and technology executives, and 5K technology providers. We’re the only ones who work with all three constituencies, at scale. The result: We help clients leverage AI for real business results. 

In Their Own Words

What it’s like to be a Gartner client

Hear Gartner analysts, Executive Partners and clients explain how organizations use Gartner insights, analysts, tools, peer networks and conferences to fuel their mission-critical priorities. Join 13K+ organizations across 90+ countries and territories who rely on Gartner.

Getting Started

How to become a client

We tailor memberships and services to your specific goals, challenges and leadership needs. This is how it works.

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Talk to a representative

Fill out the form to connect with a representative and learn more. Or give us a call at 1 800 213 4848. We’ll get a sense of your priorities and needs.

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Review a detailed recommendation

We’ll connect you with an analyst to review detailed membership options, tailored to your organization and leadership needs.

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Activate your membership

Finalize your membership and gain immediate access to Gartner insights, analysts, conferences and peer connections that support your mission-critical priorities.

FAQs about Gartner

What makes Gartner different from other research and advisory firms? 

Gartner has a truly global purview and perspective that differentiates it from any other organization. A global team of 2.4K+ analysts deliver actionable, objective insights gleaned from more than 510K annual client interactions. Gartner constantly publishes new insights and tools, including Magic Quadrants, Hype Cycles and Ignition Guides, to support smarter decisions and stronger enterprise performance.​ It is also the only company of its kind with an online peer community.


Who are typical Gartner clients?

Gartner supports 13K+ client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories around the world. Our clients are C-Level executives and their teams across every major technology and business function, geography, industry and market sector.


What is a Gartner Vendor Briefing?

A Gartner Vendor Briefing is an opportunity for technology and service providers to present their products, services, strategies and market developments to Gartner analysts. Briefings are on-the-record presentations designed to help analysts stay informed about vendors and their markets.


What are the four quadrant profiles vendors can be placed in?

Vendors are placed into one of four profiles: market shapers, pacesetters, pioneers or specialists, each reflecting a distinct combination of disruptive capability and execution potential.


How does Gartner ensure insights remain objective?

Gartner insights are developed through rigorous, proprietary research methodologies to ensure our business and technology insights are independent and objective.


How does Gartner protect client confidentiality?

Gartner respects client confidentiality to the highest possible degree. We do not disclose client names without explicit written permission. Any information shared by clients during inquiries, one-on-ones, surveys or other engagements is kept strictly confidential and in compliance with all applicable regulations.


Can I access Gartner insights if I am not a client?

Gartner insights are only fully accessible to clients and their organizations. However, nonclients may be able to access limited content, such as executive summaries, select webinars and complimentary research.


How does Gartner support industry-specific decision making?

Gartner supports industry-specific decisions through industry-specific insights, peer communities and conferences. Our 2.4K+ analysts — many of whom are former practitioners dedicated to specific industries — ensure clients receive insights and guidance tailored to their specific industry dynamics, challenges and needs.​


Can Gartner help with digital transformation initiatives?

Yes. Gartner helps enterprises define and execute digital transformation with distinct services across four key transformation areas: market growth and strategy, digital business and IT strategy, digital talent and operating models, and data and analytics.