Forrester Research is a leading technology research and advisory firm founded in 1979 by former IBM employees. It generates $1.3 billion in annual revenue through organizing 74 conferences per year, publishing research reports and books, and providing consulting services to clients in 85 countries. Forrester employs 4000 people total, with 1200 in client-facing roles, and serves a global client base that on average spends $18,000 per year.