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We buy a significant amount of our products from a limited number of suppliers, and they may not provide us with competitive products at reasonable prices when we need them in the future. Our business could be harmed by consolidation of mobile operators. The current global economic downturn could cause a severe disruption in our operations. Our operations could be harmed by fluctuations in regional demand patterns and economic factors. We have debt facilities that could prevent us from borrowing additional funds, if needed. We may have difficulty collecting our accounts receivable. We rely on our suppliers to provide trade credit terms to adequately fund our on-going operations and product purchases. A significant percentage of our revenues are generated outside of the United States in countries that may have volatile currencies or other risks. Our operating results frequently vary significantly and respond to seasonal fluctuations in purchasing patterns. We make significant investments in the technology used in our business and rely on that technology to function effectively without interruptions. Our future operating results will depend on our ability to continue to increase volumes and maintain margins. Our business growth strategy includes acquisitions. Our business depends on the continued tendency of wireless equipment manufacturers and network operators to outsource aspects of their business to us in the future. We depend on third parties to manufacture products that we distribute and, accordingly, rely on their quality control procedures. Rapid technological changes in the global wireless industry could render our services or the products we handle obsolete or less marketable. Natural disasters, epidemics, hostilities and terrorist acts could disrupt our operations. The global wireless industry is intensely competitive and we may not be able to continue to compete successfully in this industry. We may not be able to grow at our historical or current rates or effectively manage future growth. Our business strategy includes entering into relationships and financing that may provide us with minimal returns or losses on our investments Our implementation of European Centers of Excellence may not be successful. We are subject to certain personnel related issues. We rely to a great extent on trade secret and copyright laws and agreements with our key employees and other third parties to protect our proprietary rights We depend on our computer and communications systems.

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