GLG News by Red Hat Enterprise Linux Series Experts (North America)

1) Due diligence is expected and the news of tightening belts was predicted. 2) In the last quarter we have found all verticals are experiencing some level of conservative spending. 3) However, we have also seen increased spending with some vendors and/or specific vendor products and solutions. ...

The best course for Microsoft is to release the next OS ahead of schedule and write Vista off as an interim step.  If Microsoft can get a solid Windows 7 released in the middle of 2009 they will retain their hold on the desktop market.  If not, they risk losing a large percentage of...

The central concern with broadband in the U.S. may not be addressing the gap between the U.S. and other nations, but how the gap is being redefined.  Indeed, it may take additional private funding of studies to shore up broadband facts the U.S. government would rather ignore.  Broadband in...

With the overall state of the economy a general slowdown in technology companies is inevitable.  That does not equate to a collapse akin to 2001 or the current Financial Services sector.  Unless something changes only the weak companies will be hurt severely.

Microsoft has made surprising progress in the last 2-3 years to get into Gartner’s leaders magic quadrant.  The recent massive consolidation in the BI market gives Microsoft a window of opportunity to win market share at the expense of the well-known vendors. 

1.  Solid State drives are the future (not too distant) 2.  Reports of problems grab headlines, but rarely stop a trend

1. The ability to run Windows and macintosh software on the Macbooks creates less of a barrier for Macintosh in corporate america. 2. The iPhone as a corporate solution enhances Apple's position

The only thing preventing flash memory from taking over the notebook market is price.  With prices on flash currently in free-fall, that barrier is likely to be reduced or removed in the next few months.  Seagate and Western Digital’s patents are not likely to protect their market share.

1. Saving money in areas where basic computing is sufficient will increase in the coming years. 2. Linux is in the server room making support a possibility.

The iPhone has such a wide following among consumers, many of whom hold influential positions in enterprises, that some penetration into enterprises will happen quickly.  Once that early stage is past, however, future growth promises to be more difficult.  RIM is a formidable competitor!