Basex executives have over 50 years of combined experience working with clients to deliver visionary results. As a team, we bring our strengths and experiences across a wide diversity of companies and industries to you, our client. Jonathan B. Spira, CEO and Chief Analyst, founded Basex in 1983. He is recognized as one of the technology industry's leading thinkers and pundits, having pioneered the field of Collaborative Business Knowledge, which is the intersection of content management, portals, knowledge management, and collaboration. Mr. Spira, who directs all Basex research and analytic activities, is a founding board member of the Association of Internet Professionals whose columns are syndicated widely. A recognized expert in Collaborative Business Knowledge and related market segments, Mr. Spira makes frequent appearances speaking on the future of technology and has authored hundreds of papers on technology issues. He is the co-author of The History of Photography (published by Aperture), which was named a best book of the year by the New York Times, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He conducted graduate-level research at the Ludwig-Maximilians Universität (Munich). David M. Goldes, President and COO, has managed Basex and its operations for the past eleven years. In his role as an analyst, Mr. Goldes has helped pioneer Basex' research in Collaborative Business Knowledge, with emphasis on implementation and end-user issues. He is widely cited in industry publications and speaks frequently on these topics at major conferences. Mr. Goldes is also responsible for overseeing Basex' day-to-day operations.