Gartner acquiring AMR Research

New York City Gartner, one of the world’s leading technology research and advisory firms, agreed to acquire AMR Research for about $64 million to expand its research offerings and complement its consulting and events businesses.

AMR serves supply chain management and information-technology professionals. Gartner said the purchase would also complement its consulting and events businesses and "enhance Gartner's ability to further penetrate the vast market opportunity for syndicated research."