[Ipg-smz] I got this stupid response from a Gartner analyst today about a query I sent to him...

[Lynn Greiner]

Also, the guy may have been handed his head for non-sanctioned comments to someone else, so is erring on the side of caution.

 

From: Ipg-smz <ipg-smz-bounces at netpress.org> On Behalf Of Tom Henderson
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 11:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [Ipg-smz] I got this stupid response from a Gartner analyst today about a query I sent to him...

 

It was a defensive move. Note the word "specific" which might how favoritism, or Gartner giving free advice to that (possible customer and) client. 

They would need to charge for that.

Tom

 

On 3/13/19 10:38 AM, Todd R. Weiss wrote:

Hi all,

 

OMG, I got the most ridiculous responses ever from a Gartner analyst today...

 

I asked for comments for a story I am working on. I asked for his thoughts on the vendor's expanded product offering and what it might offer to the channel and customers. 

 

Here is this guy's response...

 

"My apologies at not being able to assist.  Gartner analysts do not make public comments regarding any specific vendor’s products, services, or other offerings.

 

Gartner Copyright and Quote policy - https://www.gartner.com/en/about/policies/copyright

 

Company-specific quote FAQ

https://emtemp.gcom.cloud/ngw/globalassets/en/about/documents/Why_1e.pdf

"

 

WTF?

 

I wrote back...

 

Hi Mark, 

 

Thanks for your note.

 

However, I have been talking to Gartner analysts for 19 years as a tech journalist and they always share their thoughts on technologies, trends, companies and products with me.

 

Christy Pettey and her team connect me with analysts regularly.

 

I don't even know what to say.  :)

 

Thanks,

 

Todd 

 

Anyone else get a similar reply lately?

 

I have no idea what he's talking about.

 

Ugh.

 

Yours,

 

Todd 

 

 

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