Amplitude Research Tech Survey: IT Professionals and Technology Executives Have More Positive Attitudes on Salary Increases and Ease in Finding a New Job, but Remain Negative on the Overall U.S. Economy.

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Survey also Reveals More Positive Attitudes on Outsourcing 

Amplitude Research(R) today announced the results of its fourth annual survey of the economic climate within the technology sector -- a study that gauges the sentiment of IT professionals, technology company executives and other technology professionals on the health of the economy. The study is produced and managed by Amplitude Research(R) relying on survey data collected from its proprietary Panelspeak(TM) web panel.

The 2005 results indicate a very high level of satisfaction with a career in technology, with significant improvement from 2004 and 2003 in the timing of salary increases. Ease in finding a new job is at the highest levels since the annual study began in 2002, and job security continues to improve when compared with the 2003 and 2002 results. The one negative area is in opinions on the overall economic climate in the United States, with continuation of a negative shift in confidence that began in 2004.

"One of the more interesting findings was on the subject of outsourcing of technology jobs to offshore locations such as India, China, and other foreign countries," said Stephen Birnkrant, CEO and founder of Amplitude Research. The 2005 results indicate overall a statistically significant improvement from 2004 regarding respondent attitudes on the impact of outsourcing on job security and levels of compensation. Birnkrant noted that "when we limited the analysis to respondents who indicated that they work for a company that currently outsources technology jobs, the results indicate similar levels of improved attitudes when compared to 2004."

The study was conducted over a 20-day period beginning on September 12, 2005 and ending on October 1, 2005. There were 615 survey respondents, of which over 71% have worked in the technology sector for six years or more. The margin of error was 3.93% at a 95% confidence level. Members of the press may obtain a free copy of the 23-page study by emailing [e-mail].

About Amplitude Research, Inc. (www.amplituderesearch.com):

Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Amplitude Research(R) (www.amplituderesearch.com) is a full-service survey research organization with blue chip clients located throughout the United States and Canada. Amplitude uses its proprietary survey technologies, experienced professional services, and advanced statistical analysis to deliver Loud and Clear(TM) survey results. Through its robust online panel of U.S. consumers, IT professionals, and business executives (www.panelspeak.com), and extensive use of timers and re-screening on its proprietary platform to filter the response data, Amplitude provides its clients with high-quality feedback on consumer, business and technology related subjects.