"I want my testimony to stand on that point. But I would point out that Zona Research Inc. showed we have increased market share among business users, educational users, and government users over the past several months - and that's more recent than the IDC report"
- Jim Barksdale
About this Quote
Jim Barksdale is highlighting the importance of the proof he exists in his statement. He is also highlighting the findings of Zona Research Inc., which show that the business he is representing has increased its market share among company, academic, and government users in the previous few months. This is more recent than the IDC report, which suggests that the business is succeeding and is likely to continue to do so in the future. Barksdale is likely trying to demonstrate the success of the business and the validity of his testimony.
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