Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors , including but not limited to : ( i ) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions ; ( ii ) delays or reductions in information technology spending ; ( iii ) risks associated with acquisitions and investments , including the challenges and costs of integration , restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies ; ( iv ) competitive factors , including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions ; ( v ) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues ; ( vi ) component and product quality and availability ; ( vii ) the transition to new products , the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change ; ( viii ) insufficient , excess or obsolete inventory ; ( ix ) war or acts of terrorism ; ( x ) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees ; ( xi ) fluctuating currency exchange rates ; and ( xii ) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC 's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission .