Yes, he is right.

They use Nunally's services because he can do what the internal team does yet add to the effort...do new patents ring a bell....yes, Bostenaro is in that mix too!

By the same token, teaming up with IPmetrics is an admission of recognizing their shortcomings. The EDIG team needed help and they went and got it.

Handal subs out technical DD research to Blue Sands IP for the same reason, they are not EE's, CE technical experts, they know what they are good at (attorneys) and hire the rest.

An effective manager surrounds himself/herself with quality people to carry out company goals...that's what Fred is doing, same for Tony.

The way I see it, Fred has delegated duties to those who can enhance the overall effort to reach his goals.

Got to give him credit as a result.