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Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

The virtualization hangover - What to do once the savings have been realized?

December 1, 2008

Analysis of:Virtualization's Pain Points | www.forbes.com

1. Virtualization strategies can make management complex.  2. New applications require experience before proper placement of the virtualized application.

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Apple’s iPhone, RIM’s Blackberry, and Windows Mobile

November 24, 2008

Analysis of:BlackBerry maker battles back | money.cnn.com

Smartphones are increasingly capable, attractive and usable.  While they still represent a minority market share in the cell phone market, their popularity is growing.  Apple gets most of the publicity, but RIM, Nokia and others are not sitting still.

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Will It Be a Cold Christmas for PC Vendors?

November 11, 2008

Analysis of:Holiday shoppers like Apple and Dell | apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com

The short answer is – yes!  Both enterprises and consumers seem unlikely to spend much on PCs this holiday season.  Nonetheless, bad times can work to the long-term advantage of vendors if they are properly positioned going in.

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Negative Publicity May Dampen Offshore Outsourcing

November 7, 2008

Analysis of:Pfizer Accused of Using U.S. Workers to Train Foreign Replacements | www.eweek.com

There is an increasing backlash in the US to offshore outsourcing, particularly the large deals typically outsourced to large Indian providers.  The new political climate may embolden displaced US workers to complain more loudly, and Washington to listen more.   Even if little concrete action is taken the negative publicity could impact deals.

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Windows 7 = Vista SP3?

November 3, 2008

Analysis of:Windows 7 Upgrade Chaos Looms | www.informationweek.com

It appears Microsoft has listened to the complaints about Vista and is addressing them with a more-compatible, leaner and easier-to-use Vista/Windows 7.  Windows 7 looks like it could also be named Vista SP3.  This is exactly what enterprises are waiting for and if Microsoft delivers it in late 2009 as expected the adoption rate among enterprises should be very high.

Cliff BellChief Information OfficerINFOGAIN CORPORATION

Solid High tech companies to gain technology advantage during recession

October 29, 2008

Analysis of:Big tech goes bargain hunting | money.cnn.com

1. Strong Technology companies like Cisco, Oracle, Apple, and Amazon will gain new technology in Recession.  2.  Will we see anoher I-POD like device?

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Video Conferencing IS the Future!

October 29, 2008

Analysis of:Polycom ups telepresence ante | telephonyonline.com

Several factors are converging to make video conferencing more commonly used.  Improved technology, increased network bandwidth, and both the cost and effort/time invested in traveling are all factors.  Telepresence provides the “halo effect” for video conferencing, similar to the effect the Corvette has for the overall Chevrolet product line.

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Oracle’s Fusion Apps in 2010?

October 13, 2008

Analysis of:Oracle Fusion apps: Is 2010 delivery too little, too late? | www.networkworld.com

Oracle’s Fusion Apps have the potential to be a “game-changer” in the ERP market.  Although Fusion likely won’t be delivered when initially expected, and will instead trickle out into the marketplace in pieces during 2009 and 2010, that is soon enough.  Details on schedule and content are vague or non-existent, but early indications suggest competitors should be concerned.

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Offshore Outsourcers Hurt by Financial Meltdown

October 7, 2008

Analysis of:Offshore Outsourcing: What Role Will the Recession Play? | www.cio.com

As the economy contracted many thought that would actually help offshore outsourcing, as the effort to reduce costs would drive more business their way.  Judging from early returns, that doesn’t appear to be the case.  On the contrary, this may well be the beginning of a sea change in the overall offshore outsourcing market.

Paul MassieSenior Director Operations & ITYouSendIt Inc

Is Tech a Safe Haven Today?

October 7, 2008

Analysis of:What Should Investors Do Now? | online.wsj.com

No segment of the market is completely safe from economic woes, but key tech players are as well positioned as any to weather the storm.  This is the time to choose carefully among investments, but the tech arena today boasts solid investment choices among both large and small companies.  However, due diligence today needs to be “more diligent” than usual!

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