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Michael SchiffFounder and Principal AnalystMAS Strategies

Open Source: Weigh Both the Pros and the Cons

July 30, 2007

Analysis of:Open source’s benefits to business spelled out | computerworld.co.nz

•While the deployment of open source software can certainly reduce initial acquisition costs, organizations must also consider ongoing support. •The threat of using open source software rather than licensing a vendor's commercial offering can provide leverage during negotiations. •Third party software applications developers may find open source technology advantageous as components of their own products; they should be aware of any restrictions they are subject to as a result of using open source code.

Michael SchiffFounder and Principal AnalystMAS Strategies

Oracle Benefits from Its Enterprising Acquisitions

July 10, 2007

Analysis of:Oracle's Profit Shows Acquisition Spree Is Paying Off | online.wsj.com

•Oracle's Q4 FY 2007 earnings report shows that the company continues to grow as it absorbs its string of acquisitions.  •As many SAP implementations utilize the Oracle database, Oracle frequently receives revenue even when it loses the application sale to SAP. •While acquiring its competitors has contributed to Oracle's increased enterprise application software market share, these acquisitions have provided Oracle with additional and powerful business intelligence products as well.

Jon BisknerAVP of Information TechnologyNICOLET NATIONAL BANK

Not So Fast on the Job's Revenge....

June 28, 2007

Analysis of:iPhone: Jobs's Revenge | www.businessweek.com

I would say the author has made a huge leap of faith believing others will not respond to the most recent release of the iPhone.  I definitely subscribe to the argument set forth with regards to the Ipod, but this was in relatively new space not an existing market. The market for smart phones has been around since the early 2000's and many organizations have a stake in the market.  Smart phones successes can be measured in its ability integrate to business networks. 

Robert KempProfessorUniversity of Virginia - CC

Global Convergence of Accounting Standards: A Reality Check for Financial Analysts and All Involved

June 21, 2007

Analysis of:Foreign Affair: Is End Near For "U.S. Only" Accounting? | online.wsj.com

1.    Convergence of U.S. and international accounting standards is coming. 2.    The pace for this evolution is quickening. 3.    This convergence is troublesome, not because of its goals, but because of the expectations of financial statement users. 4.    Users of financial statements must be educated to the differences in accounting standards, and the implications that different approaches yield.  These implications also include legal issues/recourse.

Robert KempProfessorUniversity of Virginia - CC

The Fair Value Challenge: The Real Challenge for the PCAOB, Auditors, and Financial Analysts

June 20, 2007

Analysis of:PCAOB ponders how to audit fair value | www.cfo.com

The real challenge for the PCAOB, auditors, and financial analysts is not the lack of expertise.  The real challenge is twofold: 1.    The user of financial statements must be educated and revise their expectations. 2.    The US legal system must adapt.

Robert KempProfessorUniversity of Virginia - CC

Fair Value Accounting - A Reality Check For US Auditors and Financial Analysts

June 19, 2007

Analysis of:PCAOB:Can auditors handle fair value | www.cfo.com

The US accounting profession has long dealt with fair value.  However how US accountants deal wit fair value is first a function of the US legal system.  Until the US legal system changes, the US accounting profession will always have challenges.  Thus the US accounting profession will cling to historical cost methodology.

Michael SchiffFounder and Principal AnalystMAS Strategies

IBM Aims to Further Serve the Mid-Market

June 18, 2007

Analysis of:IBM Shrinks Integrated Blade Computing System for Smaller Firms | www-03.ibm.com

•Given that there are only 500 "Fortune 500" companies IBM recognizes that it must also target the SMB market. •By reducing the total number of required servers, their power consumption, and IT administrative support, IBM BladeCenter S should appeal to cost-conscious and resource-constrained SMB organizations. •As the BladeCenter S won't be available until Q4 2007, this is an "intention announcement" and IBM may be using it to recruit additional partners and/or cause SMB organizations to hold off commitments to competitor solutions until then.

Michael SchiffFounder and Principal AnalystMAS Strategies

A Salesforce.com Acquisition Won't be a Firesale

May 30, 2007

Analysis of:Siebel 2.0: The end of Salesforce.com | blogs.zdnet.com

• Salesforce.com offers a cost-effective vehicle for SMB companies to benefit from CRM software.
• Salesforce.com will come under continuing pressure from companies like Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP that are now seeking to establish their own on-demand presence.
• Salesforce.com could be an attractive acquisition target for these companies; if so, it will likely demand a premium, not a firesale, price.

Howard BruckChief Information OfficerHUDSON VALLEY BANK

End of Salesforce? I don't think so.

May 29, 2007

Analysis of:Siebel 2.0: The end of Salesforce.com | blogs.zdnet.com

Salesforce fills its niche very well.  It remains true to its original cause and has a large and loyal customer base.  Its not all things to all people, not does it make sense in all CRM opportunities, but there is no competitor out there that is as robust at what it does.  As long as they keep the price highly competitve, they will remain a viable provider.

Michael SchiffFounder and Principal AnalystMAS Strategies

Microsoft Leverages its Patent Advantage

May 24, 2007

Analysis of:Microsoft Denies It's Attacking Open Source | www.informationweek.com

• Microsoft executives are claiming that various open source products have infringed on 235 of Microsoft's patents. • The open source movement has reached the point of maturity where it is now a competitive threat; while Microsoft can't crush it, it can attempt to create FUD and uncertainty in organizations that are considering deploying it. • Microsoft recognizes that open source is here to stay and may simply be trying to assert some degree of control over it by establishing licensing agreements with associated indemnification clauses with commercial open source vendors.

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