Technology is opening up so many more things for us that just weren't around previously. These pieces of software allow us to manipulate the information and analyze it a lot more,

Intel Virtualization Technology provides a foundation for Virtual Iron to efficiently create new and better software capabilities that build upon Intel's platform innovation. By supporting Intel Virtualization Technology in its products, Virtual Iron is helping to increase flexibility and reduce total cost of ownership for its enterprise customers.

As far as we can tell, technology spending for enterprise hardware and software remains very soft and does not appear to be improving.

CA is clearly one of the preeminent global providers of technology management software whose products represent a strong addition to our growing library of content. We view this latest agreement with CA as further evidence that a growing number of major software companies will be incorporating virtual inventory as part of their channel distribution strategy.

Although we recognize that Oracle is one of the pre-eminent names in the software space and a technology bellwether, it is difficult to make an argument for the stock to move meaningfully higher over the near term, in our opinion.

To sell successfully into the financial services marketplace, technology software or services sales teams must master three critical competencies. They must understand the links between financial services institution business drivers and trends, and specific IT investments. It is critical to then understand how their own solutions are aligned with these drivers, trends and investments, as well as how their solutions are best deployed to solve tangible business problems. Finally, sales teams must be able to engage both IT and business executives within institutions in meaningful, bottom-line oriented dialogues.