Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Gartner Acquires Burton Group

Congrats to the Burton Group team

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, today announced that, on December 30, 2009, it acquired Burton Group, Inc. for approximately $56 million in cash.  Burton Group is a leading research and advisory services firm that focuses on providing practical, technically in-depth advice to front-line IT professionals.  The firm has approximately 41 research analysts, 40 sales and client service associates, and projected 2009 revenue of $30 million.   

The acquisition of Burton Group is expected to expand Gartner's product and service offerings, and increase its IT research market opportunity.  The combination is also expected to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Gartner Acquires Burton Group

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