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Tech BeatRussell 2000: Time for a breatherThe most likely action this week will be a consolidation “breather,” with the Russell 2000 pinging back and forth between 800 and 760. Tech Beat: Encryption technologyYour mother’s maiden name may be sufficient to protect personal email conversations with friends and family, but when it comes to transmitting valuable company data or private health records, a higher level of security is in order. Tech Beat: Betting on online gamblingLike the song says, “You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em.” The same applies to investing in online gambling companies: Magna Entertainment Corp. is a stock you might want to hold, while YouBet.com, Inc. would rate a “fold.” Tech Beat: Network Management SoftwareA new level of software, called network management software, works to ensure everything in the back office runs smoothly and is quickly becoming a critical part of large IT departments. Tech Beat: Two networking gear IPOs show promiseAlthough the networking gear startups Airvana Inc. and Veraz Networks, Inc., which both went public this year, must compete with far larger players, they are innovative and nimble and show great promise. Tech Beat: Novatel, SierraThese two high-flying wireless small caps are definitely companies to watch closely – from the sidelines. Considering the big run their shares have already seen, it’s not the ideal time to buy. Tech Beat: Two small cap chip companiesThe semiconductor business is tough enough even if your name is Intel. For the smallest players in the sector, the competitive challenges are often magnified. Here are two small caps that are weathering the storm. Tech Beat: Business softwareThese two small caps have already enjoyed a good run, but demand for their products is still gaining momentum, suggesting their stock prices have further to go on the upside. Tech Beat: IT outsourcingA look at a handful of small-cap companies that are holding their own in the IT outsourcing business. Wanted: Spam killerTwo Israeli small caps working on solutions to the problems posed by unwanted email have seen strong sales growth and stock price gains this year. Tech Beat: Enterprise information technologyThis industry is still relatively young, so there's a lot of room for smaller players serving a particular niche of the market. Here's a look at two such small-cap players serving two distinct segments that helps illustrate both the opportunity and the risks involved. Tech Beat: Room for small caps in wireless?In the booming wireless industry, small players struggle to compete with industry leaders. Online Marketing: The new gold rushUnica Corporation is a hot small cap in an even hotter segment. Portable Broadband: The world as your hotspotPeople on the move are still tethered to hotspots when it comes to Internet access. Enter WiMAX, and two small-cap companies poised to benefit. Tech Beat: Prime time for downloadable movies?While the market prospects of digital media are strong, its operational environment is challenging, as success depends on the integration of several different technologies.
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