I (Ed) will be on vacation from July 16 - Aug 6 2006. During this time I will be generally not reachable except in case of emergency. While I am away, the business shall continue to run as usual. The top decision making responsibility while I am away will break down as follows: For the consulting side of the organization, Ken Clark will be in charge. For the sourcing side, Gary Hynes will be at the helm. For tcVisualize, Nick Lenares will be run the show. All three of these folks will work closely with Kristina Zak to ensure continuity and consistency across the company. In an emergency the business leaders will be able to contact me, but otherwise I will not be available by phone or email.

I expect there will be a few new faces around by the time I get back, and I hope you all make them feel welcome and at home. Work hard, play hard, and please - no office evacuations due to phantom mold!

Thanks all!

Ed