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.

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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.

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  • Instead of a red carpet, Gartner had fluorescent boxes along the walkway, hurtful if hungover.

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  • Being the afternoon, the atmosphere was relaxed. Groups of people chatted or wandered around the stalls.

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  • The most action was around the tables with food. It seemed there really is such a thing as three-thirtyitis.

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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".

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  • Of the stalls set up, Google seemed to have attracted the most interested Symposium visitors.

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  • Meanwhile, Gartner's own booth wasn't well frequented in the afternoon tea hour.

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  • The Mercedes also looked a little lonely.

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  • Luckily it was comforted by the touch of dozens of Gartner-branded balloons inside it.

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  • Gartner would be pleased at the demand for one-on-one sessions with its analysts.

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  • Then the Exhibition Centre suddenly turned into an airport — it's an executive lounge!

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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.

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  • Those not fond of reclining in the cosy chairs could choose to be funky in a red armchair.

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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.

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  • Back in the main hall, HP was all about green. Perhaps it wanted to offset the carbon for its stand?

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Since Tuesday, Gartner has been holding its annual ITXPO, or Symposium, at Sydney's Darling Harbour.

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

Caption by: Suzanne Tindal

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