Gartner, Inc. provides business and technology insights for decisions and performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Insights, Conferences, and Consulting. The Research segment delivers insights through subscription services, such as access to published content, data and benchmarks, and direct access to a network of business and technology experts. The Conferences segment offers executives and teams in an organization the opportunity to learn, share, and network through its Symposium/Xpo series and peer-driven sessions, as well as conferences focused on specific business roles and topics. The Consulting segment provides technology-driven strategic initiatives, including custom analysis and on-the-ground support to senior executives. This segment also offers actionable solutions for IT-related priorities, including IT cost optimization, digital transformation, and IT sourcing optimization. Gartner, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.