Seasons Greetings From Silicon Valley Research Group
At this time of year, in addition to sending good wishes and glad tidings to friends, family and associates alike, we often reflect on what kind of year it’s been, and turn an eye towards our plans, hopes and dreams for the coming year.
The past 12 months has been one of tremendous change and activity, around the world and here at home. We witnessed the shock and horror of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, brought in living color to our living rooms, PCs and mobile devices. The unfathomable destruction was made real to all of us, recorded for all time by citizen journalists and videographers armed only with their smart phones and a front row seat to nature’s wrath. Osama Bin Laden, architect of the 9-11 attacks, unceremoniously "departed this mortal coil". Social media took center stage thanks to its role in the Arab Spring uprising and Occupy Wall Street movement, connecting people nationally and internationally behind the common cause of fairness, freedom and liberty.
In technology news, the world lost a great and talented visionary with the passing of Steve Jobs, a complicated, multifaceted leader whose contribution to our interaction with the technology we use will forever be with us. Google swallowed Motorola Mobility in yet another outward stretch of the search giants industry embracing tentacles. The Groupon IPO wowed us, then disappointed us, and now leaves us wondering what the future holds for other technology companies as they too prepare for their public offerings. And then there are NetFlix, Amazon and HP, companies whose marketing missteps this year served to tarnish their shine, and left us wondering what market research was conducted and who's minding the store.
For us here at Silicon Valley Research Group, the year was a standout. In addition to the wonderful opportunities we’ve had to work with our clients, including projects providing market research, customer insights and strategic recommendations related to embedded devices, consumer electronics, alternative energy, cloud based storage and technology retail, we’ve also added new products and services such as OpinionBridge(TM) and MarketBuilder(TM). 2012 promises to just as exciting and fast paced.
We wish you all, clients and readers alike, a warm, safe and loving holiday season, and hope you all enjoy a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year
Most Sincerely,
Al Nazarelli
President & CEO
Silicon Valley Research Group