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

The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Burton Group in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor. For more information, click here.