There are very significant concerns from the enterprise market as to the credibility of Microsoft in terms of their ability to deliver.

J.C. Flowers' credibility and ability to move very quickly give him a head start on almost any other institution. Most people can't move that fast. It's being sold under extreme circumstances at a possible bargain price.

For a government to maintain any credibility, it has to have the ability to pay people's salaries, turn on the lights, be able to have desks, telephones ... etc.

Where security strategies are dependent upon the timing of investment and deployment, enterprises may be forced to turn to other vendors to meet schedules and budgetary requirements.

Truly understanding the concerns of the front-line enterprise customer is critical for any vendor looking for traction in a competitive market, but it is all the more critical in a sector with such high sensitivity to the customer?s livelihood.

Either Larry King has a knack for picking weak products to pitch, or manufacturers seek him out to lend credibility to supplements that could use some.