Forrester Research is an independent technology and market research company that provides its clients with advice about technology's impact on business and consumers. Forrester Research provides proprietary research, consumer and business data, custom consulting, events, online communities, and peer-to-peer executive programs. The company's research is divided into three areas: business technology, consumer technology, and marketing and strategy. Forrester Research's clients include global enterprises, technology vendors, and management consulting firms. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.