Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> August 24, 2009

Predictions For Christmas 2009

Brendan Furlong, Technology Analyst, joined Miller Tabak + Co., LLC, in October 2002. For three years, he published a technology strategy newsletter for the firm. Mr. Furlong then joined the company's technology research sales team. In March 2008, Mr. Furlong returned to Miller Tabak's equity research group to cover semiconductor and components companies. Prior to joining Miller Tabak, Mr. Furlong worked at two New York-based hedge funds where he focused on the technology sector. His analysis focuses on the entire hardware food chain, including equipment OEMs, semiconductors, contract manufacturers and distributors. Mr. Furlong holds a B.A. from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, and he holds an associate's degree in civil engineering, which he also obtained in Ireland. Profile
TWST: Would you bring us up to date on recent trends and developments in the

semiconductor sector?

Mr. Furlong: Obviously, it's been a volatile year after a volatile 2008. But the