Gartner, Inc.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner is a publicly listed research and advisory company serving business and technology leaders. It operates through three segments: Research, Conferences and Consulting.

Gartner sells subscription research, data, diagnostics, benchmarks, peer communities, conferences and consulting engagements. Its work spans technology and business functions, including IT, finance, HR, supply chain, marketing and legal, with particular relevance to CIOs and technology-buying teams.

Its strongest differentiator is decision support around technology markets and adoption. The Magic Quadrant compares technology providers, while the Hype Cycle assesses the maturity and likely commercial relevance of emerging technologies. For interns, opportunities include consulting, client services, business and technology insights, finance, IT, sales and conference operations.