Professor Bruce was a little worried about one of my prior blogs on the mood at PhocusWright that I described as "somber".
So a little clarification and then a commentary.
Somber is the description of the mood beneath the surface. There are many people who know that the coming year 2009 will see slashed budgets and restricted spending. Many folks will actually lose jobs and contracts will be postponed or canceled outright. Already I have seen projects that were already approved canceled at the last minute. Others from top drawer and very (currently) profitable companies are being curtailed. That we know. That is something everyone has feared and now knows.
PhocusWright's annual shindig is a must attend event. The chaps at PCW put on a great show and its a terrific opportunity to network and hang out with old friends - even make new ones. This year's effort was no different.
But 2009 is going to be a tough year. So party on guys. Next year's belt tightening is going to impact us all.
However I remain optimistic that things will ultimately get better. But this time next year - there will be a more austere PCW I woould bet.
Cheers
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