NI Technology Releases its State of Tech Report Providing 2012 Outlooks and Forecasts for EMC, VMWare, NetApp, Citrix and Alcatel-Lucent

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), announces the release of its earnings previews and its 2012 outlooks for Citrix Systems (Nasdaq: CTXS), EMC (NYSE: EMC), NetApp (Nasdaq: NTAP), VMWare (NYSE: VMW), and Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU).

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The OEM State of Tech report, which was published this morning, is the sixth in a series of reports that analyzes various tech sectors from the ground up.  This report covers some of the largest OEM tech companies in the world.  In its 25 pages, it includes 11 tables providing fundamental data and valuation analysis as well as detailed commentary, forecasts and actionable ideas for the various companies that are making headlines today.

Next Inning has already published its State of Tech Reports on broadband and smartphone semiconductor companies, digital semiconductor companies, electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor companies as well as a special in-depth report focused on Intel and its competitors.

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McWilliams covers these topics and more in his recent reports:

• A year ago, McWilliams suggested that investors interested in virtualization should favor Citrix over VMWare.  As it turned out, Citrix modestly outperformed VMWare.  Going forward, which stock does McWilliams think investors should hold for 2012?  What does he think about splitting the bet and holding both or pairing VMWare's big brother, EMC, with a position in Citrix? 
• A year ago, McWilliams suggested that NetApp shareholders sell and move proceeds to EMC.  During the year that followed, NetApp lost more than a third of its value while EMC held essentially flat.  Does McWilliams believe EMC is still the stock to hold going forward?  What is his price target for EMC?  What is the appropriate way to calculate EMC's value given its 80% ownership of VMWare?  What trends does McWilliams think will continue to favor EMC and VMWare?
• What three distinct challenges did Alcatel-Lucent face in 2011? Will these challenges continue into 2012? Did Alcatel-Lucent make the right move in deciding to sell its customer contact software business Genesys? What is McWilliams' earnings forecast for Alcatel-Lucent in 2012? Could Alcatel-Lucent shares double or even triple from current levels this year?

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NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926.  Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information.  Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

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