Gartner is a research and advisory firm used to assess IT issues, trends, products, and stay up-to-date on new and emerging technologies. Because UD Information Technologies is a customer, Gartner Campus Access is available to any active Student, Faculty, or Staff member. This program provides access to a selection of Gartner Core Research.
All active Students, Faculty, and Staff can use Gartner Campus Access with their UD Single Sign-On credentials. Please contact UDIT if planning curriculum around Gartner Campus Access to ensure the Gartner contract extends beyond the end of the expected semester.
There is no charge for this service.
What is Gartner Campus Access?
Gartner research can be used to inform and support decision-making for any group on campus. Gartner insights reflect the trends and best practices followed by business across the globe. Use Gartner Campus Access to find:
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Magic Quadrants - Gartner is possibly best known for these documents which analyze solutions in a given industry and compare them on their completeness of vision and ability to execute. Strengths, weaknesses, maturity, and direction are available for each solution.
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Hype Cycles - A wavy graphic depicting the maturity of solutions with expectations and predictions that separate hype viability.
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Other Reports and Research - A variety of information on current trends, previews of yet-to-be-finished research, and recommendations from Gartner researchers.
Using Gartner Campus Access
Start using Gartner Campus Access here: https://www.udel.edu/gartner-campus
Specific use cases for Gartner research
Students
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Research for capstone projects and solutions
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Classwork for presentations, papers, etc.
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Look for industry information to select a major or concentration
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Research companies for employment opportunities
Faculty
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Provide resources to students for projects and other classwork
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Use Gartner analysis and infographics to ground academic concepts in real-world examples
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Look at industry trends and issues to develop ideas for new research or exploration
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Search for industry partners to partner with on research ideas
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A resource for research and publications
Staff
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Research vendors and solution options
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Learn about best practices in IT
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Research trends
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Demystify reality from hype and vaporware