Gartner is a global research and advisory firm providing information and advice for leaders in many business functions including information technology, finance, human resources, customer service, communications, legal and compliance, marketing, sales, etc.  Research provided by Gartner has high technology focus and is often referenced for evaluating technology vendors, products, services and emerging trends.  Gartner clients include mainly large corporations, government agencies, technology companies, investment firms, as well as higher education institutions. 

Its "Hype Cycles" and "Magic Quadrants" are very well known and respected in the IT industry. Hype Cycles reports provide a graphical representation of the maturity and adoption of technologies and application, and how they are potentially relevant to solving real business problems and exploiting new opportunities. Magic Quadrants reports give a wide-angle view of the relative positions of competing players in the major technology markets.

Using Gartner
 

Students can:

• utilise reliable  and independent research and analysis for dissertations and coursework 
• identify leading companies in the business and technology sectors who may ultimately become their employers
• gain exposure to real-life business case studies, trends, and expert opinion
• understand and keep abreast with the technologies and tools available
• download documents that enrich understanding of subjects and courses
• enhance their competitiveness by using research to help prepare for interviews 

Faculty can:

• prepare new courses in line with business and IT trends
• embrace new technology and bring forth timely, real-world examples and contents into the classroom
• utilise data and information to substantiate the evidence in research
• incorporate materials that can complement lectures and seminars

Staff can:

• help validate technology decisions defined in requests for proposals/information
• upskill IT knowledge to stay current with the ever-changing technology field
• gain insight on best practices
• analyse vendors and products to make strategic business decisions

To use Gartner resources, please log in to the following link with your CityUHK EID and password:
http://www.ncm2.xyz/csc/resources/gartner/