Our Thumb on the Pulse By aligning ourselves with market makers and smaller innovators we stay in intimate contact with all aspects of our industry. The information and training we acquire through our partners strengthens our position as advisors and keeps our skills on the bleeding edge. The following list represents our premier partners and the primary technology platforms. Microsoft - NASDAQ: MSFT Registered Partner Web Site: www.microsoft.com   Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. Oracle - NASDAQ: ORCL Member Partner Web Site: www.oracle.com   Oracle Corporation is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and the world's second largest independent software company. With annual revenues of more than 10.1 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services, in more than 145 countries around the world. IBM - NYSE: IBM Business Partner - Software Web Site: www.ibm.com   With 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate, IBM® is the world's largest information technology company and a leader in providing e-business solutions. IBM is helping enterprises worldwide take advantage of the business opportunities made possible by digital technology. IBM offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software and services, helping transform creative and business processes into new digital formats and positioning them to leverage those digital assets into new commercial opportunities. Ektron Technology Partner Web Site: www.ektron.com   Since 1998, Ektron has focused on providing companies with Web content management tools and solutions. The growing list of vendors integrating Ektron technology into their own solutions includes: Documentum, FatWire, Interwoven, Microsoft, Percussion, Silk Road, Stellent, Vignette and others. With more customers worldwide than any other CMS provider, we have had the unique opportunity to talk with and listen to thousands of developers, helping us identify real-world Web challenges - and putting development resources into solving those challenges. MovableType ProNet Member Web Site: www.movabletype.org   MovableType, is the premiere weblog publishing tool for individuals, organizations and web developers. With version 3.0 it has become a full-featured platform for development and customization of business blogs. MovableType is produced by California-based SixApart, Inc. SixApart was founded by husband and wife team Ben Trott and Mena G. Trott in 2002 (www.sixapart.com). Telerik Registered Partner Web Site: www.telerik.com   Telerik specializes in the development of presentation layer and content management components for the Microsoft .NET platform. Their r.a.d.controls suite provides developers with the essential ASP.NET components needed to streamline their development and reduce project costs. And their r.a.d.editor is the foundation for WYSIWYG editing in the Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS).