MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) is a business intelligence technology company. By providing integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software, the company helps organizations make better business decisions. Founded in 1989 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company is known for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability.

Cimatron Limited (CIMT), an Israeli provider of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) solutions for the toolmaking and manufacturing industries, reported second quarter 2008 financial results this afternoon after the close. Revenues rose to $10.7 million, an increase of 94% year-over-year from $5.5 million.

Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions worldwide, announced that it has officially submitted a proposal to acquire Zi Corporation (ZICA) for $0.80 per share. The proposal is subject to a mutually agreeable definitive agreement, the completion of limited and confirmatory due diligence, and the satisfaction of other general approvals and conditions.

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NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NTWK), a developer and provider of software solutions for finance and leasing industries worldwide, announced solid sales and earnings forecasts for fiscal year 2009 this morning. The company anticipates revenues to grow 30% to 35% over 2008, and net income is forecasted to be between 40 cents and 45 cents for the full year.

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Founded in 1990, Ultimate Software Group Inc. is a provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions. The solutions they provide for their customers are highly flexible and easy-to-use, and suited for customers who need integrated human resources software, payroll software, or a convenient payroll service model.

Deep and full research of Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ: SMSI). Analysis of both bullish and bearish indicators + risk factors and marketing strategy.

Excerpt - "An April 8-15 ChangeWave corporate spending trends survey shows a deterioration in 2nd Quarter software purchases with little relief in sight. But there's good news on the Virtualization front - with strikingly upbeat findings for VMware (VMW) and good indications of momentum for Citrix (CTXS)."

Sierra chart is a high quality realtime and historical charting, technical analysis and quote software program for the financial markets. It has a large variety of tools which helps the trader in doing their business seamlessly and efficiently. The program downloads and store intraday charts for a symbol when one is connected to the data feed and an intraday chart for the symbol is open.

Despite attractive economics and the potential for lasting competitive advantages, the Software sector is not a favorite of the Magic Formula screen. I examine why in this article, as well as providing some attributes to look for when picking a Software company from the screen.

The IBD 100 is up 228.5% compared to SP 500’s 49.5% since 4/18/08

-IBD 85-85 and IBD 100 were down for the week (-.9% compared to Nassy .8%) but they were up over 2.5% on Friday compared to Nassy down .2%.

-This appears to be rotation of some sorts out of commodities into some new sectors

-Internet-Network Solutions up 9% this week

-Computer Software-Design up 5% this week

Microstrategy is a Business Intelligence (BI) software vendor, a very attractive business with high switching costs and low capital requirements. The company is in great shape today, but facing down 4 software giants is not an enviable position to be in.

Openwave Systems, which provides server and client software products and services for the communications and media industries worldwide, named Charles Levine non-executive chairman of the board, replacing interim Chairman Robert Vrij, who will continue as president and CEO.

A bit of bad news is that they lost their chief financial officer Jean-Yves Dexmier, with no explanation as to why.