The NMS Insider
February 8, 2001
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In this issue:
1. What's happening to the dot.commoners?
2. The envelope please...
3. Consultant's Row
4. Dex Pro Contest
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Hello Insiders,
Pretty interesting what continues to unfold
in the world of technology. The "I've
fallen and I can't get up" syndrome is
piling up internet businesses in
droves. Is it all doom and gloom? No,
but it's pretty scary out there folks. However,
there are still some exciting things happening in the e-world
and many of you are responsible (you know who you are)...
1. What's happening to the dot.commoners?
Despite signs of an
economic slowdown in the United States, most companies have no
intention of reducing their e-commerce spending in
2001. Need a little inspiration? Read
on...
Second only to Christmas,
Valentine's Day continues to generate more online sales than
any other national holiday, proving that the Internet is one
of Cupid's most powerful tools for reaching
romantics. According to a survey by
BizRate.com, the leading comparison-shopping site on the Web,
over one-third of buyers intend to make a Valentine's Day
purchase online in 2001, and BizRate.com forecasts that sales
will increase to more than $2 billion in sales -- a
significant 31.7% increase from the same period last
year.
Exciting things are
happening in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan's wireless
boom may very well revolutionize internet access. And,
as their regional internet expansion continues,
highly-populated countries like China and India will slowly
gain a significant online presence. Numerous other
developments are expected to stimulate future internet and
e-business growth in the region.
Many catalog retailers have
succeeded on the web -- in some cases surpassing pure-plays
and brick-and-mortar retailers with a web presence. As much as
34% of retail e-commerce revenues are going to catalog-based,
online retailers, according to Boston Consulting Group. BCG
finds that of catalog companies that have moved online, 72%
are profitable. In contrast, the profitability of pure-plays
is much lower, at 24%.
2. The envelope please...
Here are the results from our most recent
survey (1,258
responses):
What factor is most important for your database
applications?
Speed in processing information:
48%
Multiple search options: 3%
Customization: 18%
Easy to use functionality: 5%
All of the above: 26%
Apparently we want to do everything at
warped speed with some bells and whistles to boot. Thank
you to everyone that participated in our survey. If
you'd like to participate in our latest poll, please visit us
on the information superhighway at http://www.newmsc.com.
Now Playing:
What operating system do you use most often?
3. Consultant's Row
New Network Consultant:
We are proud to introduce the services of Mr. Scott Finkle.
His professional profile includes:
- Microsoft and Novell Certification
- Operating Systems: Netware 5.x, 4.x,
3.x, NT 2000, 4.0, 3.x, Windows 98, 95
- Project Management, Networking
and Disaster Recovery
- Over ten years experience with
Netware and four years with NT environments
- Design, implement and maintain Novell
and Microsoft LANs / WANs servicing as many as 6,000
workstations using a variety of protocols and topologies.
Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and
experience to Team NMS so please join us in
welcoming him.
4. Dex Pro Contest
Time is running out to enter the Dex Pro
Contest and your chance to win a cool prize. Click
here for more
Hope this newsletter was helpful and
informative.
