The Oxford Index is a quarterly survey of projected demand for information technology and engineering consultants conducted by Oxford Global Resources, Inc. Summary results of our Q2 2011 study are presented below. To view complete results, visit: http://www.oxfordcorp.com/oxfordindex.html

Information Technology. The Oxford Index for Information Technology declined slightly, but remained above 100 at 116.8, suggesting continued strong demand for IT consultants into the second quarter of 2011.

SAP. The Oxford Index for SAP decreased from last quarter, but remained well above 100, suggesting continued strong demand for SAP consultants in Q2.

Oracle. The Oxford Index for Oracle decreased but remained above 100, at 107.9, suggesting continued positive demand for consultants in the second quarter of 2011.

PeopleSoft. The Oxford Index for PeopleSoft increased slightly to 114.3, suggesting demand for consultants will increase in Q2.

Healthcare IT. The Oxford Index for Healthcare IT rose to 117.6, suggesting growing demand for consultants during the quarter.

Software. The Oxford Index for Software Engineering increased to 124, suggesting strong consultant demand in Q2.

Hardware. The Oxford Index for Hardware Engineering increased to 115.3, suggesting demand for consultants will increase in the second quarter of 2011.

Mechanical. The Oxford Index for Mechanical Engineering declined from last quarter, but still remains above 100 at 108.5, suggesting continued strong demand for consultants in Q2.

Electrical. The Oxford Index for Electrical Engineering continued its increase to an eight-quarter high of 133.3, suggesting demand for consultants will increase in the quarter.

Network & Telecommunications. The Oxford Index for Network and Telecom remained well above 100 despite a slight decline to 117.4, suggesting continued strong demand for consultants in Q2.

QA, RA, Validation. The Oxford Index for Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Validation increased slightly, but remained below 100 for the fourth quarter in a row, suggesting declining demand for consultants in the second quarter of 2011.