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To: Rob L. who wrote (17285)	5/20/1998 4:38:00 PM
From: DD™	Respond to of 31646

Stochastics in oversold territory, signalling a potential reversal, however, moving averages have not crossed.. iqc.com Waiting for a trend reversal. DD

To: Rob L. who wrote (17285)	5/20/1998 4:39:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31646

'Interview on Embedded Systems: Ken Owen, TAVA Technologies' Ulrich and Hayes are among THE top Y2k experts. I have described their Y2k standard book in another post. John _____ TRIAXSYS RESEARCH LLC was founded by Steven L. Hock, William M. Ulrich and Ian S. Hayes. Their combined 60 plus years of experience in the Information Technology Industry caused them to recognize the pressing need for corporate managers and investors to understand the inextricable interrelationship between technology, law and economics. Until now the business community has lacked a single source of reliable research and analysis on the combined technical, legal and economic aspects of major technology challenges, including the Year 2000 problem. To fill that void, the founders of Triaxsys joined forces, assembled a team of leading independent research consultants, and are preparing truly interdisciplinary research reports. ________ triaxsys.com Triaxsys Research Report ú Vol. 1 No. 1 ú January 1998 Executive Perspective.....................................................................................................1 An editorial perspective on the contents of this issue. Taking Stock of Recent Developments............................................................................2 A survey of important recent developments, products, and upcoming events in the Year 2000 field. Industry Focus.................................................................................................................4 Year 2000 Impacts on Bank Profitability: The cost of compliance could obviously decrease a bank's profit margins. However, of greater concern are the data links between banks and third parties. Data contamination can disrupt billions of dollars in transactions despite compliant internal systems. Banks serving manufacturing sectors, which potentially have both supply chain and embedded chip problems, are also at risk. Risk Reduction in Banking Industry Year 2000 Conversion Projects: Banks should (1) complete a systems inventory, (2) identify external data interchange points, (3) identify all third-party dependencies, (4) define interdependencies among business functions, (5) articulate potential problems in business terms, (6) prioritize projects based on business impact, time to failure, and more. Banks Facing Unique Year 2000 Legal Risks: When the SEC begins reviewing Year 2000 disclosures, financial institutions will be targeted. In addition, the Federal Reserve has made it clear that enforcement actions against banks failing to address Year 2000 are probable. Banks also face unique liability risks to third parties. Complications/Solutions................................................................................................10 Certifying Year 2000 Compliance: The complication is that thorough testing of every device or application is required to ensure compliance, but that few if any information technology (IT) organizations will be able to complete full testing efforts. The solution is a risk based testing plan. Common Legal Pitfalls in Testing: Juries have little difficulty grasping the importance of testing. They are quick to perceive and condemn poor testing programs. Companies must take steps to avoid common legal pitfalls in the testing process. The Official Story...........................................................................................................13 Federal Government Waking Up to Year 2000 Reality: Representative Stephen Horn (R-CA) states, "Another year has passed and the latest data show that the current work on Year 2000 in Federal computers is unacceptable and potentially disastrous." Government reports reveal substantial omissions in the government's efforts, and it is clear that a number of federal agencies will not meet their Year 2000 deadline. Action in Washington -- Disclosures to Shareholders Regarding Year 2000: SEC investigations into Year 2000 disclosures and resultant enforcement actions are likely to begin soon. According to SEC Bulletin No. 5, "Companies should review, on an ongoing basis, whether they need to disclose anticipated costs, problems and uncertainties associated with Year 2000 consequences." The bottom line is the SEC "takes this issue very seriously." Worldwide.....................................................................................................................16 European Update: European Year 2000 efforts lag behind US efforts by six months to one year. A significant number of companies have yet to begin any Year 2000 work. UK Prime Minister Tony Blair Pledges Action on Year 2000. Features........................................................................................................................19 Electronic Supply Chains: Virtually all companies rely on data processed through other sources. Electronic supply chains are especially vulnerable to corruption by weak links in a chain. Companies have devoted insufficient attention to Year 2000 problems inherent in electronic supply chains and must consider defensive actions. Embedded Technology: The Ultimate Year 2000 Challenge: Embedded systems range from simple chips running a single circuit to complex integrated hybrid systems. Management must move quickly to assess their company's exposure based on guidelines described herein. Remediation and testing strategies are outlined. Interview on Embedded Systems: Ken Owen, TAVA Technologies: Owen, Vice President, TAVA Technologies, discusses the magnitude of the embedded systems problem, the economic sectors impacted by the problem and methodologies for dealing with it. Myth vs. Reality.............................................................................................................29 "Worldwide panic is now inevitable...". Gloom and doom are predicted by many, including Gary North, for the Year 2000. North predicts the breakdown of society: Triaxsys' predictions are not so dire.

To: Rob L. who wrote (17285)	5/20/1998 4:41:00 PM
From: B.D.Bauden	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31646

"I'm sure Scott and jenkins are getting bombarded with calls and hopefully they will respond with news. That will be the turning point IMO." Has anyone been in touch with Scott and discussed our current situation? Is there any news on the horizon? I would appreciate it if someone would send me Scott's phone number. Bruce

To: Rob L. who wrote (17285)	5/20/1998 4:43:00 PM
From: James Strauss	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 31646

Buy Low... Rob: We are seeing some selling due to Margin Calls begetting more selling... I think today was the Climax of this selling... Now that many are giving up on TAVA is when it should turn around... I bought more today... Nothing has changed to dampen the great potential of this company... Jim

To: Rob L. who wrote (17285)	5/20/1998 4:43:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 31646

TAVA, RWBeck at conference 'Potential Disasters of Embedded Chips' powerin.org Electricity Shutdown 2000 Potential Disasters of Embedded Chips February 19, 1998 Shilo Inn - Portland, Oregon One-Day Summit: Join us for this one-day summit to review your Year 2000 readiness. The Power Institute is sponsoring this summit to help Western area electric utilities and suppliers clarify their Y2K trip line risks, understand the scope of current efforts and determine how these trip effects can be collectively negated. .. Discussion Schedule 6 am Continental Breakfast 7 am Registration 8:00 am Y2K Business Risk & Focus Areas R. Wayne Horscroft, Director, Y2K Project, PacifiCorp Asset integrity is fundamental to our business. What potential business risks loom with the Y2K challenge? This session will cover asset integrity, the importance of communications and critical information technologies required to keep the business running. 9:00 am Potential Consequences of Unplanned Outages Bill Mittelstadt, Principal Transmission Planning Engineer, BPA Bill will share examples of failures that could occur in the interconnected grid. 9:15 am Y2K Trip Line and Its Potential Points of Failure Richard Brown, Engineering Manager, TAVA Technologies/ACT Richard will share an actual report on embedded chip issues for computerized equipment resident in generation facilities. 10:30 am State of the Project - Y2K Utility Status Reports Each utility will share their progress towards mitigating the Y2K challenge. 12 Noon Lunch 1:00 pm State of the Project - Year 2000 Utility Status Reports (continued) 2:00 pm Interactive Roundtable Discussions 1.Asset Integrity - Keeping the Lights On Donald LeMaster, P.E., President, RW Beck Plant Management Michael Ferris, Industry Manager-Utilities, TAVA Technologies Pete Sukraw, Senior Staff Engineer, PacifiCorp This panel will discuss uncovering potential trip points in the supply line for devices that may or may not handle the Y2K transition. 2.Communications and Contract Issues John Stevason, Partner, Chair Intellectual Property Group, Lane Powell Spears Lubersky James F. Fell, Partner, Stoel Rieves LLP Clear communications is basic to solving the Y2K business challenge. This session will clarify strategies for effective communications and help to mitigate legal problems. 3.Information Technology: Questions & Answers David Hurst, Director of Non IT Issues, Data Dimensions, Inc. R. Wayne Horscroft, Director, Year 2000 Project, PacifiCorp Engage in a free-for-all discussion on the broad applications of IT including, mainframes, PCs, vendor relationships, communications and project management. Bring your questions. 4:30 pm Summary Session: What Now? An overview of key lessons learned, then discuss how we can support efforts to mitigate negative impacts of the Y2K challenge. 5:00 pm Summit Adjourns ...