Burton Group

Burton Group, Inc. was a prominent information technology research and advisory firm that provided practical, technically in-depth advice to front-line IT professionals and enterprise architects. While not a biotechnology or pharmaceutical developer itself, the company was a significant strategic advisor to the healthcare and life sciences sectors, helping organizations navigate complex infrastructure, security, and identity management challenges. The firm was particularly well-regarded for its "how-to" technical analysis and its focus on the needs of technologists rather than just executive-level strategy. In early 2010, the company was acquired by Gartner, Inc., which integrated Burton Group's specialized research into its broader portfolio of IT advisory services.