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 Q4 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 for the second consecutive quarter but still remains above 100, suggesting consultant demand will continue to be positive in Q4.

SAP
The Oxford Index for SAP declined from Q3 but remains above 100, indicating continued positive demand for SAP consultants in Q4.

Oracle
The Oxford Index for Oracle eased to 105.9, but since the index remains above 100 demand for consultants is anticipated to be positive in the quarter.

PeopleSoft
The Oxford Index for PeopleSoft rebounded dramatically this quarter, indicating an increase in demand for PeopleSoft consultants during Q4.

Software
The Oxford Index for Software Engineering jumped to an eight-quarter high of 130.4, suggesting strong demand for consultants in Q4.

Hardware
The Oxford Index for Hardware Engineering reached an eight-quarter high, suggesting strong consultant demand in Q4.

Mechanical
The Oxford Index for Mechanical Engineering declined from an eight-quarter high, but remains well above 100 suggesting continued strong demand for consultants through the end of 2010.

Electrical
The Oxford Index for Electrical Engineering came in at 100 for Q4, indicating demand for consultants is anticipated to be stable during the quarter.

Network & Telecommunications
The Oxford Index for Network and Telecom has been flat the past four quarters and increased slightly to 106.1 in Q4, suggesting increased demand for consultants in the quarter.

QA, RA, Validation
The Oxford Index for Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Validation remained below 100 for the second consecutive quarter, suggesting a decline in demand for consultants in Q4.