Context: 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 .

Question: Why has the company been able to increase its sales and client base ?
Options:
0. Gartner intimidates people and once they get a quote they are scared of declining because he may be mad at them
1. Gartner 's hiring of more sales reps has made the company focus more on sales and so they have more clients and more income
2. The company appears to be more stern and aggressive and people like that
3. The company seems cooler because of Gartner and now people want to work with them
Answer: 1