Barry Wilderman

The NPD Group, Inc. engages in the provision of market information and advisory services. Its products include best-in-class data, perspective analytics, and industry experience. The firm serves industries including apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, consumer technology, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, retail, sports, and video games industries. The company was founded by Henry Brenner on September 28, 1966 and is headquartered in Port Washington, NY.

META Group, Inc. provides research and analysis for information technology trends & markets. The firm's advisory services, which include research, on-site briefings, strategic plan reviews, phone consultations and conferences. It is specialized in enterprise architecture, e-commerce and global networking, as well as industry-specific programs. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Lawson Software, Inc. provides business application software and consulting services to services organizations in the healthcare, retail, government and education, banking and insurance and other markets. Its software suites include enterprise performance management, distribution, financials, human capital management, procurement, retail operations and service process optimization. The company's software applications automate and integrate critical business processes, aiding in collaboration among its clients and their partners, suppliers and employees. Its software is comprised of core business applications such as enterprise performance management applications and software extension tools. Lawson Software provides products and services to a variety of mid to large size businesses. The company was founded by H. Richard Lawson, Bill Lawson and John Cerullo in 1975 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.