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Cash for (SIEM) Clunkers

9. November 2009

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While some might consider the title a bit strong - it’s interesting that for the second time this year, we find ourselves offering a Competitive Upgrade Program.   First, it was the now defunct High Tower software and then came this week’s possible demise of Cisco MARS.

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I LOVE THE MID MARKET!!

3. February 2009

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I yelled that to a crowd of over 300 at last year’s Gartner MidSize Enterprise Summit while I was accepting an award on behalf of TriGeo for “Best of Show” – where, by the way, we beat out HP.  At conferences like the Gartner MidSize Enterprise Summit and CIO Decisions, I get the pleasure of spending a lot of time with midmarket executives who always voice their frustrations with vendors who simply, “don’t get them.”

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INDUSTRY SHAKEUP

29. January 2009

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High Tower Software was the first to fall, closing their doors in November.  The company chose to not provide any notice to customers -- before or after it ceased operations.   How long will the VC’s continue to fund companies with products that customers don’t want?

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Economic Uncertainty? Maybe it’s a Good Thing…

6. November 2008

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It's likely that the downturn will lead to the disappearance of many of the marginal SIEM and log management products on the market – a bit of 'Natural Selection' in action. This is the best possible news for consumers. They'll get better products for better prices.

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PCI in a Box, PCI Simplified, PCI Made Easy

27. June 2008

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These are the kinds of headlines, taglines, and marketing pitches from Log Management and SIEM vendors that fill my inbox daily, and I'm sure yours as well.

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The Midmarket Gold Rush

3. June 2008

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Years ago some folks in the industry questioned TriGeo's exclusive focus on the midmarket. Many felt we'd never survive, but today we look like visionaries…

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