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Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

The Biometric phone could change the credit industry

January 29, 2011

I hardly go anywhere without my cell phone. And it seems like every day, there is a new credit card that will allow me to earn points for something. And then there are the cards that I have for the library, my insurance, a local museum, etc… My wallet is already overloaded with stuff in it. Maybe a biometric based cell phone could reduce the weight of my wallet (besides costing me money tor another gadget).

Thomas CoughlinPresidentCoughlin Associates

What will Apple XSERVE end of life mean for the media and entertainment market?

January 25, 2011

In November 2010 Apple announced that the company will discontinue making its XSERVE 1U enclosure enterprise server. The XSERVE and associated XSAN storage systems have been popular in some enterprise applications, particularly in the media and entertainment market. Apple’s discontinuance of XSERVE has let to lots of speculation that Apple would no longer support XSAN and may get out of the professional video market altogether

Thomas CoughlinPresidentCoughlin Associates

Tape company consolidation points to more focused storage market

January 25, 2011

Analysis of:Imation Announces Strategic Alliance With TDK Corporation for Joint Development and Manufacturing of Magnetic Tape | www.hughsnews.ca

Imation signed a deal with TDK corporation to consolidate tape coating operations in TDK’s Yamanashi manufacturing facility. Imation is closing down its Oklahoma tape manufacturing facility in April 2011. Imation and TDK signed a strategic agreement to develop and manufacture magnetic tape technologies. The agreement between Imation and TDK points to consolidation in the magnetic tape industry. What are the continued opportunities for magnetic tape?

Thomas CoughlinPresidentCoughlin Associates

Seagate opens GoFlex to allow universal storage module standard

January 24, 2011

Seagate introduced its GoFlex interface standard last year. The GoFlex standard effectively extends the HDD SATA interface to external connection cables. AT the 2011 Storage Visions Conference (a partner to the 2011 CES) the SATA-IO standards organization announce a version of the the GoFlex interface as an open standard for removable consumer devices (Universal Storage Module--USM). At the 2011 CES show Seagate highlighted third-party companies introductions for GoFlex/USM on CE products.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

Social networking arrives at the Enterprise

January 22, 2011

Social networking is coming to the network. It is coming from Microsoft with the release of Sharepoint 2010 and it is coming from newer companies like JiveSoftware. I had the chance to meet with both companies when they presented to a CIO group I belong to.

David BarnesPrincipal & OwnerBizWitz LLC

LG Display and the AMLCD Industry Remain on Track

January 21, 2011

Analysis of:LG Display Posts First Loss in Almost Two Years | www.bloomberg.com

Active-matrix LCD (AMLCD) producers have provisioned for fines but that does not alter their long-term trend. Results at LG Display confirm that sales continue to fall faster than cash cost. Their EBITDA per CapEx trend remains one; a dollar in, a dollar out.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

The New CRM will drive revenue

January 15, 2011

As the economy improves, companies with better CRM systems will be positioned well to attract new customers and manage existing customers. This could lead to increased revenues for companies with CRM systems over their competitors. In addition, there is a lot of new technology investment happening in this area so there should also be a surge in IT jobs in this area.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

Digital Home entertainment will lead to simplified Converged IT solutions

January 9, 2011

Analysis of:Cisco unveils Internet TV and more at CES | www.networkworld.com

Cisco has joined the group of large companies offering a home networking solution for digital media. It has become a very competitive environment with Apple, Microsoft, Google, and now Cisco entering the market.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

Five IT New Years Resolutions

January 6, 2011

It is that time of year to look into the future and plan for a new and improved IT services. These are less resolutions than they are areas that I believe will be important in 2011. Below are my top five resolutions that I will use to grow my IT capabilities.1. Career development 2. Business Focus 3. Smartphones4. Virtualization and Cloud5. Upgrades

David BarnesPrincipal & OwnerBizWitz LLC

Display Supply Chain Adapting to Tablet Diversity

January 4, 2011

Introductions of iPad-alternatives see,s all the rage at CES at the start of 2011. News from Asia suggests that Hon Hai (Foxconn) will support Vizio tablets as well as Apple products but it needs to hive off its small panel business units to serve multiple clients well.

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