Webcast held on Jan. 29, 2009. One hour.

David Ferris, Richi Jennings, and other Ferris Research analysts gaze into their crystal balls and present their predictions for 2009, focusing on the worlds of messaging and collaboration, content control, archiving, compliance, e-discovery, and data leak prevention.

Among other fascinating insights, you will learn why:

• Babies born in 2009 will be immortal.
• Spam will get better in 2009 yet also get worse.
• Software as a Service (SaaS) will break through in 2009, but not for all types of customers.
• Microsoft is well placed to capitalize on 2009’s challenges but is also being overly optimistic.
• Notes/Domino is not about to disappear.
• Someone will lose out in the mobile phone platform war.
• Organizations will become less compliant with some regulations.

Participants also have an opportunity to ask questions.

Webcast 809.

Speakers

• David Ferris, Senior Analyst, Ferris Research. A technology analyst since 1991, David got into computer science research at Stanford University while working on a Ph.D. in philosophy. He wrote the first syndicated column in the computer industry and has since written hundreds of articles and bulletins and co-authored three books. Initially focusing on messaging technologies, David recently expanded his areas of knowledge to include compliance, archiving, content control, e-discovery, and data leak protection. He is frequently quoted in the technology and business press.
• Richi Jennings, analyst, Ferris Research. The practice leader for spam and boundary services, Richi has been involved with messaging and collaboration technologies since 1985. His main areas of focus are Linux, security, spam, viruses and other malware, large-scale enterprise deployments, TCO, and wireless.

Who Is This Webcast Suitable For?

This webcast is suitable for IT planners, vendor management staff, and investors.