premise: The Company held 25 events with 13,873 attendees , as compared to 20 events with 12,842 attendees in second quarter 2007 . As previously announced , four large events that were held in first quarter 2007 were shifted into second quarter 2008 , which positively impacted revenue in the second quarter . During second quarter 2008 , Gartner generated cash provided by operating activities of $ 67.6 million , up 54 % versus last year Bottom Line : Gartner continues to execute well , even during a time of economic uncertainty in the US economy . Because Gartner has decided to loosen the purse strings and start hiring more sales reps , it will continue to expand its end - user client base . Why has the company been able to increase its sales and client base ?
hypothesis: The company appears to be more stern and aggressive and people like that