The Oxford Index is a quarterly survey of projected demand for high-end information technology and engineering consultants conducted by Oxford Global Resources, Inc. Summary results of our Q3 2010 study are presented below. To view complete results, visit: http://www.oxfordcorp.com/oxfordindex.html

Information Technology
The Oxford Index for Information Technology declined from an 8-quarter high, but the Q3 score of 114.1 is well above 100, suggesting increased demand for IT consultants in the quarter.

SAP
The Oxford Index for SAP increased to another eight-quarter high, suggesting strong demand for consultants in Q3.

Oracle
The Oxford Index for Oracle eased to 110.3, but since the score is above 100, demand for consultants is anticipated to be positive in the quarter.

PeopleSoft
The Oxford Index for PeopleSoft declined dramatically this quarter. However, there were a relatively low number of responders and considerable negative sentiment from those who did respond.

Software
The Oxford Index for Software Engineering eased to 102.1, suggesting demand will level off in Q3, but will still be positive

Hardware
The Oxford Index for Hardware Engineering eased to 108.3, but still remained above 100, suggesting continued positive demand for consultants in Q3.

Mechanical
The Oxford Index for Mechanical Engineering continued its rise, moving to 112.1 which suggests increased demand for consultants in Q3.

Electrical
The Oxford Index for Electrical Engineering continued its rise, moving to 118.2 in Q3, which suggests increasing demand for consultants during the quarter.

Network & Telecommunications
The Oxford Index for Network and Telecom eased to 103.6. However, since the score is above 100, it suggests demand will be positive for consultants in Q3.

QA, RA, Validation
The Oxford Index for Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Validation continued its volatile pattern but remained within its normal range, suggesting demand for consultants will not change in any material way during the quarter.