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Michael Horsch FizzPrincipal AdvisorFCI Inc.

April 11, 2008

Analysis of:Cisco Signals Trouble Ahead | money.cnn.com

1) Due diligence is expected and the news of tightening belts was predicted. 2) In the last quarter we have found all verticals are experiencing some level of conservative spending. 3) However, we have also seen increased spending with some vendors and/or specific vendor products and solutions. There are profits to be made during these next few quarters.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

The tranisition to Solid state drives moves forward even with some concerns being raised

March 24, 2008

Analysis of:Dell denies report of solid-state drive failures | www.computerworld.com

1. Solid State drives are the future (not too distant) 2. Reports of problems grab headlines, but rarely stop a trend

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

CIO's say that Apple Laptops are the fastest windows PC's

March 18, 2008

Analysis of:Mac sales corral 14% of U.S. computer market | www.computerworld.com

1. The ability to run Windows and macintosh software on the Macbooks creates less of a barrier for Macintosh in corporate america. 2. The iPhone as a corporate solution enhances Apple's position

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

Should Linux desktops be standard areas where a browser and email is all that is needed?

March 17, 2008

Analysis of:One-third of Asus Eee PC users to run Linux | desktoplinux.com

1. Saving money in areas where basic computing is sufficient will increase in the coming years. 2. Linux is in the server room making support a possibility.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

Should we wait for the Next OS from Microsoft and skip Vista?

March 4, 2008

Analysis of:Elgan: Was Windows XP Microsoft's last good OS? | www.computerworld.com

1. Microsoft is planning another operating system in a few years, so why upgrade. 2. Microsoft seems to have lost the operating system was on mobile devices to Apple

Michael SchiffFounder and Principal AnalystMAS Strategies

Spyware Problems - Users Are Only Partially To Blame

February 26, 2008

Analysis of:Spyware forum: Computer users often to blame for problems | www.computerworld.com

● In a perfect world all users would immediately install any patches or upgrades that would enhance the security of their systems. ● However, many users, especially in home or home office environments, are reluctant to change something that seems to work. ● Of course, in a perfect world software patches and upgrades would not cause problems of their own; unfortunately, this is not always the case and a user who has been burned once may be hesitant about applying new fixes.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

CIO's support of the remote worker getting a boost

February 25, 2008

Analysis of:Internet Access Updates: DSL (Roughly) Doubles Downstream | www.edn.com

1. Faster bandwidth leads to more options for remote workers. 2. Support for remote workers give IT executives more flexibility.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

Recession planning 101 for CIO's

February 11, 2008

Analysis of:How Your Boss Is Preparing for a Recession | www.eweek.com

1. Proactive strategies for cost reductions are better than reactive. 2. Communication about the current realities is critical to your staff