The 451 Group, through its two operating divisions, 451 Research and Uptime Institute, provides thought leadership, syndicated research and professional services that address the dynamic nature of an expanding datacenter ecosystem - from facilities to the hardware and software stacks to 'IT as a service' - and its profound implications for the way enterprises plan, build and manage their IT environments.

In addition, through 451 Events, The 451 Group runs premier technology summits and conferences around the world. The 451 Group is headquartered in New York, with offices in key locations.

451 Research is a preeminent information technology research and advisory company. With a core focus on technology innovation and market disruption, it provides essential insight for leaders of the digital economy. More than 100 analysts and consultants deliver that insight via syndicated research, advisory services and live events to over 1,000 client organizations in North America, Europe and around the world. 451 Research analysts cover emerging technology segments such as cloud computing, datacenter technologies and mobility. Clients of the company - at vendor, investor, service-provider and end-user organizations - rely on 451 Research, insight to support both strategic and tactical decision-making. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York, 451 Research is a division of The 451 Group.