IT vs CGNX Comparison

Gartner provides independent research and analysis on information technology for chief information officers and other business executives who help plan companies' IT budgets. Its flagship Magic Quadrant reports inform many enterprises of their IT procurement decisions. Gartner also provides consulting services and holds some of the largest conferences in the IT industry. Around 80% of Gartner's revenue is generated from industry research.

Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products. Vision software combines vision tools with a customer's cameras and peripheral equipment and can help with several vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Vision systems combine a camera, processor, and vision software into a single package. Vision sensors deliver simple, low-cost solutions for common vision applications, such as checking the size of parts. Geographically, it operates in United states, Europe, Greater China and others. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.