Gartner Symposium Sydney: Photos

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Inside the Convention and Exhibition centre the gates were open for people from around the country seeking analyst wisdom.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Earlier in the morning before the Keynotes, Gartner had placed employees at the registration counters to help with the "self-registration". ZDNet.com.au found it very painless. In the afternoon, when this photo was taken, the counters were deserted.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Instead of a red carpet, Gartner had fluorescent boxes along the walkway, hurtful if hungover.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Being the afternoon, the atmosphere was relaxed. Groups of people chatted or wandered around the stalls.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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The most action was around the tables with food. It seemed there really is such a thing as three-thirtyitis.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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ZDNet.com.au wasn't tempted to eat any of the offered morsels, however. "Thai Chicken Curry Pies with Chilli Jam".

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Of the stalls set up, Google seemed to have attracted the most interested Symposium visitors.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Meanwhile, Gartner's own booth wasn't well frequented in the afternoon tea hour.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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The Mercedes also looked a little lonely.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Luckily it was comforted by the touch of dozens of Gartner-branded balloons inside it.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Gartner would be pleased at the demand for one-on-one sessions with its analysts.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Then the Exhibition Centre suddenly turned into an airport — it's an executive lounge!

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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ZDNet.com.au asked for a peek inside. Special people lounge in white cosy chairs with fluffy cushions and when they feel the need, fetch themselves a tea or coffee.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Those not fond of reclining in the cosy chairs could choose to be funky in a red armchair.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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ZDNet.com.au also believes the Gartner tote bag given out to attendees will be the "in" accessory of the season.

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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Back in the main hall, HP was all about green. Perhaps it wanted to offset the carbon for its stand?

Published: November 18, 2009 -- 04:03 GMT (20:03 PST)
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