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

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.

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

We're delighted to hear of the settlement and that the matter is resolved. Those of us who rely on instant access to our corporate e-mail are breathing a huge sigh of relief -- our significant others, maybe not.

Microsoft's entry into any technology arena ought to seriously scare competitors in that space. Companies heavily invested in the Microsoft Exchange environment will see this as a viable alternative for wireless email. We would too.

How in God's green Earth would they pull that off? I would think the carriers would not be happy about that at all, letting some but not all off the hook.