Thank You!

As the 2008 year comes to a close, I wanted to say Thank You!

Thanks to the hard working Cadence people who experimented with new ideas about the Cadence web site, polished those ideas, and included blogging to allow another format for customers and Cadence individuals to extend discussions on EDA, design techniques, and new technology topics.

Thanks to my Cadence friends. It has been a tough economic year for the world and closer to home, the United States. The electronics industry and EDA specifically has of course been affected. While Cadence has experienced challenges in 2008, there is a constant that keeps us a strong and valued company - our people. I've been working at Cadence for close to 20 years and utilizing EDA tools for almost 25 years. Throughout this period of great times, exciting times, downturns and upturns, the Cadence people have been fantastic! While nobody has a crystal ball, I'm confident that the strength of the Cadence people will continue to innovate, build, and drive Cadence towards a brilliant path.

Thanks to our valued customers! I've met and spoken with so many knowledgeable, personable, and helpful customers over the years. Several are professional colleagues and some personal friends. It's great when we discuss a technical issue that we can also talk about our personal lives, families, world events, etc. I consider many of those I've worked with over the years my "customer family". Your suggestions and confidence in the Cadence technology and people will continue to propel us to enhance our solutions - making ever more efficient products.

Finally, a special thanks to my family. I have a gracious and talented wife and four outstanding children. The oldest began college this year. They are all excellent students and they set goals to reach. I like that about them! Setting life goals, struggling to attain them, watching them advance, seeing how they learn - what an experience for me.

I wish all my Cadence, customer, and family friends the best of health and prosperity in 2009.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Jerry GenPart