The Army is capable of running the software, but if it breaks, it is our expertise that allows us to fix it.

To me, what you're buying with an ASP is not just the software, it's the expertise that comes with it.

Fragmented boards can't have the expertise needed to review the Army Corps of Engineers plans for the levee system nor the clout to hold them accountable. Multiple boards cannot be part of a cohesive solution for the region. It is also reasonable to expect that a single board is going to be more efficient and cost effective yielding greater results everywhere for everyone.

Tom is a seasoned software leader with a strong business track record. His deep domain expertise makes him an ideal leader for our software business and a great addition to the HP team.

Throwing is one issue, but covering bases and getting his running back is a big point of concern. It was already starting to swell by the time I got to him (on the field), and putting him on an airplane didn't do him any favors.

Until now, the virtualization market has been dominated by high-end solutions consisting of software (snapshot, replication, etc.) running on high-end chassis hardware (Cisco).