Press Releases/2000-1998: MRG Multimedia Research Group Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA - October 23, 2000 - A new report from MRG, Inc. provides a crucial composite of active biotechnology companies, a sector now enjoying major advances in capital markets. US Microarray/DNA Chip Industry: Current Status and Future Outlook: 2000-2010 profiles the multinational biotechnology corporate and university labs involved and the respective technologies and developments of each major player.

US Microarray/DNA Chip Industry details how the biotech industry is gearing up for an entirely new era of DNA and biomedical breakthroughs. Many of these will bring extraordinary growth to certain industry segments, such as patient testing, pharmaceutical target screening, and disease research. Technologies analyzed include Spotting devices, On-Chip (in-situ) Synthesis, proteomics, Scanning/Detection, and "Lab-on-a-Chip" devices.

Growing from work on the Human Genome Project, biotech will have a phenomenal impact on the $1 trillion US health care industry. Many firms are already seeing larger gains, and venture capitalists are now pumping record amounts of capital into the sector. Details on certain DNA and electronic technologies pinpoint the promising opportunities to be found. For example, a section on strategic alliances lists key players from electronics and biotech sectors. Five case studies identify how research labs integrate these technologies for product development. The report also profiles individual companies participating in this growing field, and shows how science and electronics are intrinsically advancing medical research.

Analyst and writer, Dr. Elaine Mansfield, outlines recent industry changes. "Many silicon and biotech innovators are targeting entirely new markets. Their vision and influx of capital created the biotechnology boom in Silicon Valley. The marriage of chip technology and knowledge from the Human Genome Project gave the industry a substantial opportunity to leverage its knowledge base and attack entirely new medical challenges," Mansfield concluded.

US Microarray/DNA Chip Industry: Current Status and Future Outlook: 2000-2010 is available for US $1,495.00, and is available in English or Japanese. It is a joint development of MRG, Inc. and Fuji-Keizai USA. To order or request information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553, or e-mail info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - October 23, 2000 - The rapid emergence of wireless products and services is adding a new layer of competition in the high-technology market. With indicators pointing to a PC market slowdown, Internet, hardware, and software suppliers are now moving to other platforms. Wireless devices are the new frontier for many manufacturers.

Third Generation Mobile Networks, a new report by MRG, Inc. and Fuji-Keizai USA, shows how the release of new networking standards will dramatically alter the communications market yet again, allowing smarter distribution and aggregation of content pipes. The imminent deployment of Third Generation (or "3G") networking standards will reshape the competitive landscape.

Navigating the Standards Maze

Readers are guided through the hierarchy of standards organizations found in this industry sector, plus the regional standards development organizations. The standards bodies developed specifically for 3G are also covered, as well as related issues guiding standards bodies and spectrum allocation.

2G and 3G Technologies

The report covers 2G (Second-Generation) technologies in-depth. It also details 3G advances in mobile communication, explaining air interface technologies and specific technologies moving the market forward. These include 3G air interface standards IMT-FT: DECT; IMT-SC: TDMA; IMT-DS: Wideband CDMA; IMT-MC: CDMA 2000; and IMT-TC: TD-CDMA.

3G Deployment Scenarios

Building upon the description of technologies, the report draws deployment scenarios for these networks, showing real-world examples of how they will reshape certain industries or sectors. A valuable asset to strategy planners, the report includes an U.S. adoption model for these 3G technologies. The concluding market forecast encompasses not only 3G, but also looks forward to 4G (Fourth-Generation) standards. Readers gain not only an overview for 3G, but a glimpse to 4G as well.

Third Generation Mobile Networks is available in English or Japanese editions for US $2,495.00 each. For more information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or e-mail info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - October 23, 2000 - Investors looking for opportunities in wireless communications are advised to look to across the Atlantic, where new technologies and standards are creating a wide array of choices and products for European consumers.

The State of Wireless Communications Industry in the EC, a new report by MRG, Inc. and Fuji-Keizai USA, provides a comprehensive overview of the European Community (EC) wireless services market. Wireless manufacturers and investors will find this report a valuable tool for market guidance abroad. Pan-European standards in almost every sector of the wireless telecommunications environment were the primary drivers of past market growth. Some features offered by the newer wireless standards (such as WAP) overlap and can be used for similar applications, particularly in data communications. These new standards offer users a variety of choices, and the ability to select a system that meets their financial, business, and personal needs.

In some cases, different standards compete with each other, giving rise to the potential for competition between standards adopted by different vendors. In addition, some of the standards have yet to be ratified. A shakeout will likely occur in these areas, and much will depend on the suppliers' marketing strategies and inter-company alliances.
This new market analysis highlights the European wireless product and service opportunities, and what standards are being employed for target markets. This includes a progress report and forecast for wireless product areas, such as cellular services, GSM services, Wireless LANs, paging, wireless LAN products, two-way mobile radio communications, and other wireless systems (licensed and unlicensed).

Accompanying the technology descriptions is a section on regulatory issues and developments, and what role they will play in overall market health.

The State of Wireless Communications Industry in the EC is available in English or Japanese editions for US $2,450.00. For more information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or e-mail info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - July 5, 2000 - Multimedia Research Group, Inc. (MRG, Inc.) announces its newest market analysis: IP Video and Streaming Media 2000: Server, Services, and Content Market Forecast and Analysis--2000-2004. The report provides in-depth analysis of both large and emerging companies; market trends and forecasts; and critical standards and technologies driving the Internet media industry. It also shows how IP (Internet Protocol) media server sales will exceed $4.5 billion in 2003.

Content development

The new report begins by showing how some IP media companies are different from "dot-com" companies, and why. "We've included case studies of some B2C (Business-to-Consumer) companies developing Internet media," states MRG Analyst Paul Donovan. "By looking at how companies structure their operations and business plans, the report helps investors and industry planners identify key elements of a successful IP Media company."

Broadband Buildout

All totaled, about 30 companies are profiled including Microsoft, RealNetworks, Cisco, Inktomi, Akamai, InfoLibria, Burst.com, and others. "The broadband buildout needs more than raw fiber backbone to serve the growing needs of IP Media," remarks Gary Schultz, MRG CEO. "Edge caching is part of the solution, but better use of end-to-end network capacity also will play a big part." Also included is a comparison of Cable Modems with DSL Modems in the race to broadband domination, a subject previously not considered by any research entity.

Supply/Demand

On the supply side, the report defines the "IP Media Foodchain," which explains the five market sectors in which new and established companies must play. Since the health of the IP media industry depends heavily on compelling media (content), the Foodchain accounts for how content is developed, archived and distributed. On the demand side, the report identifies, measures, and describes the key market forces and drivers in both B2B and B2C markets.

This 230-page report is available for US $3,495.00 (printed copy) and US $5,242.00 (electronic copy). For additional information, contact MRG at 408-524-9769 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - May 16, 2000 - Like the current wave of broadband cable modem and DSL services for PCs, a new wave of wireless data services is arriving for handheld appliances, including mobile ticket reservation for travelers, remote auctioning for eBay junkies, and portable trading for investors. A new report by MRG, Inc. and Fuji-Keizai USA, “Wireless Data Services: Wireless LAN, Internet Access, & Services Market Outlook”, examines the current and future state of the U.S. wireless data market, highlighting the current wireless players, technologies, and specialized services positioned at the base of the market.

Market Analysis and Forecast
In describing the state of the market, the report includes current and future activities of wireless telephony carriers, wireless ISPs (Internet Service Providers), and specialized service providers. In measuring the size of the U.S. wireless data market, the analysis includes forecasts of consumer wireless subscriptions from 2000-2003, a market growth timeline, real and potential market drivers, and past barriers to growth.

The Players
Highlighting the top 15 U.S. wireless companies, the report details their development strategies and plans for building market share. Companies profiled include Advanced Radio Telecom (ART), American Mobile, AT&T Wireless, Bell Atlantic, DirecPC, Metricom, SkyTel, and Wavepath. Users and Technologies The report's user profiles show what kinds of customers are likely to buy certain wireless services. The case studies show how several industries use wireless not only as an extension of traditional voice and data communications, but also as specific tools in e-commerce, medical care, travel, auctioning, messaging, stock/investment trading, and other fields.

It also examines satellite and local loop issues, satellite Internet access technology, one-way (Hybrid-Telco Return) satellite solutions for rural applications, and two-way (micro-VSAT) solutions for rural market backbone access. MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System) and LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution System) fixed wireless technologies also are covered.

Wireless Data Services: Wireless LAN, Internet Access, and Services Market Outlook is available for $1,800.00 US. To order or request information, contact 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - May 5, 2000 - Despite the dark clouds moving over the "dot com" sector, the broadband data infrastructure sector sees long stretches of sunny weather ahead. Regardless of which content and e-commerce companies eventually survive the inevitable era of consolidation, one continuing certainty is the need for reliable and robust communications networks, according to a new report from MRG, Inc. (Multimedia Research Group, Inc.) Many of these changes will occur in the Central Offices (COs) of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs).

Next Generation Networks: Trends and Business Opportunities in Technologies and Services examines how the replacement and upgrading of these network infrastructures will bring fresh opportunities across many industry sectors. By focusing on the growth of programmable switches (or soft switches), Integrated Access Devices, Wireless Base Stations, and both cable and DSL modems, the report shows how these new products are successfully leading the migration to high-speed services. Services include Voice-over-IP, PCS (Personal Communications Services), unified messaging, voice-activated menu services, and others. The report also examines how such "value-added" services have become a key role in the industries' marketing strategies.

Broadband subscriber growth forecasts include DSL providers, ILECs, CLECs, and cable (MSO) providers. Equipment growth forecasts include DSL modems, Integrated Access Devices, Cable Modems, and Wireless Base Stations.

The report includes what Cisco Systems, Lucent, and Nortel have in store for the modern CO, including which specialized switches will be found there, and how these specialized switches will augment or accommodate existing communications, e-commerce, and industrial uses.

Next Generation Networks: Trends and Business Opportunities in Technologies and Services is available for US$3,650.00, or US$5,475.00 for an online version. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com. The report is produced by MRG publishing partner Fuji-Keizai USA.

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Sunnyvale, CA - January 12, 2000 - The race to bridge the "last mile" for high-speed Internet, voice, and data services will not be won only by fiber or copper cable. As ILECs (Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers) gear up for possible CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) competition, and as companies such as AT&T and AOL fight over local wireline access, a large segment of service providers are taking their services to the air.

FCC Chairman William Kennard believes that "wireless will break the back of the Bell monopoly in residential and local markets." This opinion is rapidly gaining favor among wireless investors, as LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service) and MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service) suppliers prepare to win market share.

To monitor this growing wireless presence, a new report by MRG, Broadband Wireless Forecast and Business Opportunities 1999-2004, provides a probing analysis of major LMDS and MMDS players, and domestic market growth.

"Broadband Wireless should emerge in 2000 as an important high-speed access option for consumers, small businesses, and large businesses in the US," according to Bob Larribeau, Sr. Analyst for MRG,Inc. "Broadband Wireless will provide new options for users of DSL, T1, T3, and OC3 to create an even more competitive telecommunications market."

LMDS providers featured include Nextlink, Teligent, and WinStar. MMDS providers and suppliers profiled include MCI WorldCom, Sprint, Bay Junction, WavePath, DNAI, LaunchNet, Slip.Net, CAI Wireless, and Wireless One.

Also examined are broadband system integrators, including Ericsson, Hughes Network Systems, Lucent Technologies, Newbridge Networks, and Siemens AG; and related broadband wireless manufacturers including BEL-Tronics, Com21, Harmonic Data Systems, Hybrid Networks, P-Com, and Stanford Telecom, and others.Along with an overview of broadband wireless technologies, the report compares wireless with wired technologies; provides various business cases; and examines the available services for wireless customers. Also discussed are the problems and reliability levels associated with data over spectrum; and detailed pricing and forecasts for wireless services.

Broadband Wireless Forecast and Business Opportunities 1999-2004 is available in an English language edition for US$2,495.00 (print version) or US$3,650.00 (electronic version). For additional information, contact Rob Smith at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - September 23, 1999 - With the Internet quickly reshaping how companies manage information, professional IT (Information Technology) services are more crucial than ever. Network efficiency has always been important, but never before has the worldwide demand for IT solutions been so strong, according to the new report from MRG, Inc (Multimedia Research Group, Inc).

The report includes a comprehensive summary and forecast of the worldwide professional IT services industry. The summary includes the top IT solution providers (based on revenue), and the top IT solution providers (based on technology or type of expertise). The five-year market forecast/summary examines growth of several sectors, including: IT and Business Process Outsourcing, Integration Solutions Consulting, Product Support/Maintenance, Business Management Consulting, and other segments of the industry.

The new report, Next Generation IT Solution Providers: Market Development, Business Strategies, and Market Forecast: 1999-2004, also contains eleven case studies of IT business solutions across a range of environments including professional, medical, retail, financial and technological. IT case studies include Merrill Lynch, Ingram Micro, the State of Nevada, Kaiser Permanente, Domino's Pizza, Consumer Value Store, Sony Entertainment and others.

Along with case studies, profiles of nineteen IT solution provider companies provide details about the next generation of services.

Profiled IT services firms include KPMG Peat Marwick, Anderson Consulting, and Price-Waterhouse Coopers, and others (for manpower-based solutions); IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Unisys and others (for broadly focused computer vendor solutions); and CBSI, Ernst and Young, or USWeb/CKS and others (for innovative use of branding solutions). This study also reveals how emerging service organizations can have a fighting chance in this huge market opportunity. This 180-page report has 36 tables and figures.

Next Generation IT Solution Providers: Market Development, Business Strategies, and Market Forecast 1999-2004 is co-published by Fuji-Keizai USA and MRG, and is available in English or Japanese for $2,450.00 per edition. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - September 21, 1999 - A new report by MRG shows how CLECs (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers) and IXCs (Inter-Exchange Carriers) are aggressively pushing into the multi-billion dollar local phone service market with a mix of high speed data, DSL, system integration, voice and Internet services. Given the growing demand for both Internet and "corporate intranet" applications, CLECs are tailoring their offerings to fit both large and small businesses over the next 5 years. The carriers profiled include Frontier, Level 3, MCI WorldCom, Qwest, and WinStar in addition to other CLEC contenders.

Alliances, partnerships and strategies highlighted

Because of the emerging competition seen by the industry since 1996, the report provides a scorecard of acquisitions, alliances, and partnerships that helps investors understand how competitors in one market will create alliances in another. WinStar and Lucent, for example, have a partnership that enables WinStar to offer its customers turnkey services and equipment packages.

Regulatory Update

The report also reviews how regulatory agencies will have different policies for cable and telco carriers in the next five years. "The FCC clearly has a pro-competition agenda for local services, but expects faster progress from ILECs in opening local markets than from cable operators," says Gary Schultz, MRG President. The report's regulatory update helps investors and decision-makers anticipate FCC policies and expectations about large ILEC mergers, such as between SBC and Ameritech.

Valuable Competitive Insight

The competitive attributes of each of the five major CLEC/IXC carriers also are discussed. These include infrastructure status, specific services and fees, current and future technology trends, strategic alliances, and acquisitions. By describing each carrier's distinct usage of telecom equipment and its research and development activities, the report provides valuable insight into the carriers' strengths and strategies.

New Carriers, CLECs, and IP Service Providers: Market Trends and Investment Opportunities: 1999-2005 is available in both English and Japanese, and is available for $2,200 each/$3,500 set, and is co-published by MRG and Fuji-Keizai USA. For additional information, contact Rob Smith at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - July 20, 1999 - The rollout of digital television and the explosive growth of Internet multimedia will play a critical role in the growth and health of the display industry. DTV and Internet multimedia will be for the next decade what the PC was for the 90s. Once you look deeper than the superficial dismissal that "HDTV is too expensive and won't happen," you see a powerful combination of industries all pushing hard to implement digital television transmission and two-way, video-capable bandwidth.

The new report, Display Opportunities in the DTV Era, forecasts the state of DTV programming, and how it affects the growth rate for DTV monitors. It also explains why DTV's high-definition capability will initially play a less prominent role than its widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) and interactive features; and how today's desktop PC , linked to the Internet, has outgrown the old 4:3 display dimensions.

"Focusing on HDTV tends to obscure the real market drivers", says Ron Cooke, co-author of the report, co-published by Multimedia Research Group (MRG) and McLaughlin Consulting Group (MCG). "Our industry survey of over 150 specialists indicates broad support for widescreen SDTV (Standard Definition Digital Television), multicasting, datacasting, and two-way digital services into the home."

"Our research shows humans' width of vision is at least twice their height of vision" states Gary Schultz, CEO of MRG. "As paper files on the desktop are replaced by virtual files, our PC displays have to better resemble our horizontal working space than they do now. The current 4:3 display dimensions date back to the old movie screens, and do not reflect how we work today."

The PC, Internet, networking, broadcast, cable, telecommunications and satellite industries are all investing heavily in broadband buildout. More than 100 large corporations active in developing the market are identified in the report.

Display Opportunities in the DTV Era. This 129-page report is available for US $4,950.00. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - June 24, 1999 - Two new reports by Multimedia Research Group (MRG) track the progress of two promising technology markets.

U.S. Personal Information Appliances: Market Forecast and Future Business Opportunities details how the market for personal and compact-size information devices is coming of age. Personal Information Appliances (PIAs), which include hand-held PCs and multi-function phones, are seeing increased use for both business and personal use. Well-known players in this market, including 3Com, Casio, and Microsoft are but a fraction of the firms seeking to ride the approaching wave of PIA products.

The report discusses key technologies associated with PIA devices, including networking and wireless standards issues. A discussion of regulatory topics is included to help identify possible market drivers
and barriers for companies.

Illustrating the scope and direction of the PIA industry, the report includes forecasts and analyses of overall PIA market size, as well as market size by unique market sectors. Also covered are the market drivers for PIA, focusing on where developers plan to supplant existing PC, voice, and data products; and a special section on electronic book devices, or "E-books."

Intel Architecture 64-Bit: Industry Impact and Market Forecast looks at Intel's new processor from these perspectives: a basic description of its EPIC Architecture; the technology partners for IA-64; and how IA-64 fits within Intel's overall Enterprise strategy.

A broader overview of how IA-64 will factor into the already-established Enterprise computing market, and the issue of Microsoft Windows(/Intel) versus UNIX are included. IA-64 is expected to be a key component of Enterprise infrastructures, and companies not ready for this shift must prepare for the ensuing changes it will bring. This report illustrates these changes, through interviews with key suppliers, manufacturers and end-user companies.

A summary highlights specific markets where IA-64 will drive growth. Also included are fast- and slow-growth scenarios for IA-64-related products, plus market trends and forecasts.

U.S. Personal Information Appliances: Market Forecast and Future Business Opportunities and Intel Architecture 64 Bit: Industry Impact and Market Forecast are co-published by Fuji-Keizai USA and MRG, and are available in an English or Japanese edition for $1,195.00 each. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - June 22, 1999 - The recent growth of MP3-based digital music distribution is only the first wave of digital content distribution on the Internet and corporate intranets. A new report by MRG Inc. shows demand for digital music, video, and streaming media will change not only the IP (Internet Protocol) server and network business, but also that of ISPs, traditional broadcasters, and content developers.

The report, IP Video and Streaming Media - Servers and Services Market Overview 1999-2001, takes a multi-year look at how streaming media will change both the intranet and Internet markets; and what will drive incumbent telcos (ILECs) and cable companies (MSOs) to advance their broadband deployment. It projects growth in media servers from $557 million in 1998 to over $1.1 billion in 2000 for the U.S. market.

For server and IP network suppliers, this report describes how traditional client-server networks are being replaced by more flexible networks using decentralized caching and "mirroring". To illustrate this, the report includes strategies of Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Inktomi, RealNetworks, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Tektronix, and others.

For content developers and ISPs, the report covers issues relating to digital music and video distribution via IP. "Both RealNetworks and Microsoft have assembled a formidable collection of alliances in therace for dominance of audio and video," states Paul Donovan, Analyst. "But music is different from video, and has to be seen separately." "We see a big war for brand awareness building between 'mega-portals' like AOL, Yahoo, Excite@Home, Road Runner, and others states Gary Schultz, CEO. "Video will be a key determinant in these wars. We also think digital satellite to the home will play a big role the future of high speed services."

For cable, satellite and ISP operators, the report profiles major players, including Excite@Home, Road Runner, Broadcast.com, Concentric Networks, and GTE. It also explains a new market for aggregators to handle the digital content distribution for corporations. Case studies include BMC Software, CNN, and the WWF, two of which have established a presence in online commerce. Strategies of online content providers Bloomberg, ZDNet, CNN and NBC also are included.

IP Video and Streaming Media - Servers and Services Market Overview 1999-2001. This 200-page report is available for U.S. $2,995.00. For additional information, contact Rob Smith at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - March 15, 1999 - The rapidly growing world of Internet and online services has led to an unprecedented growth of technological opportunities for emerging product and service providers. As the U.S. market continues to surge upward from its current number of about 5,000 separate ISP providers, the purchase decision cycles for such companies becomes shorter and shorter.

A new report from MRG, Internet Service Providers - Analysis of Business Expansion, Growth Opportunities and Profitability, highlights short-term opportunities and growth areas not only for U.S. ISP companies, but related industries including communication service providers, telcos, and even international ISP companies.

Analysis of the U.S. ISP industry includes summary of findings involving ISP revenue and company size. It also includes discussion of future growth related to Voice-Over-IP (VoIP), Internet video, Quality of Service (QoS), high-speed networking, and information management services is also discussed in the report.

Internet Service Providers - Analysis of Business Expansion, Growth Opportunities and Profitability. This 315-page report, co-published by MRG and Fuji-Keizai USA, is priced at U.S. $2,495.00, and is available in Japanese or English versions. To inquire, please contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

Sunnyvale, CA - February 12, 1999 - A new generation of consumers, new alliances between program producers and carriers, and advanced digital set-tops together are creating a new era of digital television and broadband data services. The latest report from MRG, New-Format Digital Television Report: Cable, Satellite, & Terrestrial Settop & Infrastructure Market Analysis: 1999-2002, tracks market growth of settops, related infrastructure, and content creation as part of this new market phase.

By analyzing cable, satellite and ATSC (DTV) settops, the report shows how over 4.6 million set-tops were shipped in 1998 and over 6.1 million are expected for 1999. It also shows how program developers are targeting both the TV and the PC with newly developed content. "With about 50% of U.S. homes now having a PC, the digital set-top becomes a critical hub for importing content for the TV and the PC," states Gary Schultz, Principal Analyst. "Internet growth, cheap PCs, shifts in consumer preferences, and a younger consumer base all contribute to the shift." Additionally, improved EPGs (Electronic Program Guides) enhanced memory, optional modems, and smart cards are part of the new settop features examined.

To describe the new consumer demand, the report argues that the old "television set" market is now six separate analog/digital market tiers. "Carriers and CE manufacturers failing to realize this fundamental change are likely to become road-kill," states MRG Analyst Paul Donovan. "U.S. consumers are too savvy to tolerate poor product or service definition and sub-standard sales consultants," he adds.

The analysis is based on in-depth interviews with the top 20 U.S. Cable carriers, the major Satellite carriers, and about 50 of the top 150 Terrestrial broadcast stations. Also interviewed for the report were over 20 analog/digital settop, infrastructure, and television suppliers, along with major retail chains.

New-Format Digital Television Report - Cable, Satellite, & Terrestrial Settop & Infrastructure Market Analysis: 1999 - 2002. This 190-page report, co-published by MRG and Fuji-Keizai USA, is priced at U.S. $3,995.00, and is available in Japanese or English versions. For additional information, contact Rob Smith at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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LCD MONITOR FORECAST BY MRG, INC. PREDICTS
NEW COMPETITION FOR DISPLAY VENDORS

Sunnyvale, CA - December 18, 1998 - A new market analysis for the LCD display industry demonstrates how LCD vendors will soon see brisk competition in all popular sizes, according to MRG, Inc. (Multimedia Research Group).

The new report, U.S. LCD Color Monitor Market Demand Forecast & Vendors' Strategies, profiles 20 vendors of LCD color monitors in the U.S., including Akia, Compaq, IBM, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Sony, and Toshiba.

Each profile describes the company's LCD product lines (both current and expected models), distribution strategy, future product development plans, and reported product placement. Over 30 table and figure charts are found within this analysis.

Market models for conservative, moderate, and aggressive pricing scenarios help form composites of overall LCD market activity. These models derive from companies' product development and sales data (including their demand forecasts); and, from an analysis of vendor product lines and vendor performance.

U.S. LCD Color Monitor Market Demand Forecast & Vendors' Strategies. This 92-page report, co-published by MRG and Fuji-Keizai USA, is priced at U.S. $2,495.00, and is available in Japanese or English versions. To inquire about the contents of this report, contact MRG at 408-524-9769 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - December 18, 1998 - The use of Mobile IP standards promises to significantly reshape the wireless communications landscape, according to a report announced by MRG. Whereas previous protocols did not allow continuous Internet access from one medium to another, such as Ethernet to wireless LAN, Mobile IP will enable seamless Internet access across multiple mediums. The use of Mobile IP access could mean a far greater adoption rate for wireless products than before, and may greatly widen the field for wireless communication services available to consumers.

The new report, Mobile IP – Technology Update, Standards, and Business Opportunities, includes a composite of the current activity related to this area. Also featured is a new market analysis technique to sketch the "value chain" of mobile IP-related businesses. In a value-chain analysis, a comparison is made of the likely revenues and margins for the various elements of mobile IP-based data services.

This report shows how mobile IP standards are now moving beyond earlier standards models, such as Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) versions. Standards groups, including the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and its Mobile IP Working Group, are forging ahead to solidify the proposed RFC-2002 standard for mobile IP. Concurrently, mobile IP applications are being developed by institutions such as Stanford University, University of Lancaster, State University of New York, and numerous companies.

The report describes Mobile IP products under development at network and transport layer-related companies, such as Bay Networks, Geoworks, Palm OS, Sun Microsystems, and others. Mobile IP plans of many systems integration companies also are described, including Cambridge Technology Partners, Core Systems Inc., Global Wireless Data LLC, Onyx Software, Puma Technology, SPS Techologies, and Trimble, among others.

Looking into the future, the report illustrates how new Mobile IP networking fits into an overall network scheme.

Mobile IP – Technology Update, Standards, and Business Opportunities. This 126-page report, co-published by MRG and Fuji-Keizai USA, is priced at U.S. $1,495.00, and is available in English or Japanese versions. To inquire about the contents of this report, contact MRG at info@mrgco.com.

Sunnyvale, CA - October 10, 1998 - A new report from Multimedia Research Group, Inc (MRG) shows how the increased globalization of satellite technology has led to a rapid increase in satellite competition, and increased use of mobile communication, remote data devices, and satellite-based entertainment services.

The report, U.S. Satellite Services Market: 1998 - 2005, details where the most desirable opportunities lie ahead for the industry.By focusing primarily on business and entertainment-related markets, the report highlights each market segment's barriers and prospects for growth.Service characteristics for both geosynchronous (GEO) and non-geosynchronous (non-GEO) services are included.

Forecasts for communications services include DTH (Direct-to-Home digital TV) subscriber growth, and DTH settop* unit and revenue growth to 2001. For mobile voice communication services, forecasts include revenue and handset shipments to 2005.

The report describes service characteristics for USSB, DISH, PRIMESTAR, and DirecTV DTH services, and for several NVNG messaging services, including ORBCOMM, LEO One, Final Analysis, and E-SAT. A revenue forecast for NVNG services also is included.

Service characteristics for non-GEO satellite service providers include GlobalStar, Iridium, Aries/ECCO, and Ellipso.

U.S. Satellite Services Market: 1998 - 2005 is published by MRG and Fuji-Keizai USA. This 139-page report is available in English or Japanese versions for $1,195.00 each. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

Sunnyvale, CA - September 28, 1998 - A new report from MRG, Inc. chronicles the emergence of Internet-based telecommunications, and how its presence promises to heavily impact the already established local and long-distance carriers.

The report, Internet Telephony: Technology Update, Standards and Business Opportunities outlines what lies ahead for voice and data services transported over the World Wide Web, including market forecasts.

The current status and future directions of FCC regulation of Internet-based telecommunication illustrate how the FCC's decisions may be influenced by the IXCs (Inter-Exchange Carriers). Along with international regulatory developments, a more focused composite of the industry's progress is given.

This report shows the future outlook for worldwide interoperability and architecture standards for Internet telephony, using various market scenarios. This includes highlighting the impact on local and international telephony, and the effect on electronic commerce usage.

Business models of successful telephony-related product vendors (software and hardware) are explained, including models for certain ITSPs (Internet Telephony Service Providers), ISPs (Internet Service Providers), and CLECs (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers).

Internet Telephony: Technology Update, Standards and Business Opportunities is published by MRG Inc. and Fuji-Keizai USA. This 115-page report is available in English or Japanese versions for $1,500.00 each. To inquire about the contents of this report, contact MRG at info@mrgco.com.

Sunnyvale, CA - Sept 18, 1998 - A new report by MRG highlights the Digital Television (DTV) conversion plans and budgets of the 1,500 U.S. stations over the next 3 years. In their conversion to the new DTV standard, stations were asked to elaborate on how they plan to finance, staff, train, and manage the new facilities; and what kinds of and how much new programming they plan to offer, including HDTV (High Definition TV), SDTV (Standard Definition TV), Multi-channel video and Data-casting (or Internet services).

The report, DTV Broadcasters' Strategy, ROI, and Market Analysis 1998 – 2006, shows that stations plan to use a wide variety of minimum-risk strategies to improve viewer ratings and revenues. How stations use these services to increase their competitive advantage directly impacts their decisions about production, advertising, and capital budgets.

Station executives also elaborate on their equipment and service needs over the next three years, including transmission, production, post-production, and infrastructure requirements. Their detailed analyses of costs and revenues for DTV programming helps further clarify where capital budgets will be used in the long-term. The interviewed affiliates and O&Os (stations affiliated with or owned by major networks) include ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and PBS. Group owners interviewed include Sinclair, Tribune, Capitol, and many others.

Major markets covered include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, and the other top 30 U.S. DMAs (Designated Market Areas). Projected revenues and ROI for each region, based on latest 3-year actual gross revenues, include revenues and profits for NTSC, HDTV, SDTV, Multi-channel and Data-casting.

Market analyses also include an update of the DTV Production and Consumer Electronics market for all 1,500 stations (and 211 DMAs), using both fast- and slow-growth scenarios. To help calibrate current growth with current events is a "Growth Scorecard" that identifies and scores the top 10 factors affecting growth as of late-1998.

DTV Broadcasters' Strategy, ROI, and Market Analysis - HDTV, SDTV, Multi-channel, and Data-casting 1998 - 2006 is available in both English and Japanese versions for $3,995.00 each, or $995.00 per section. It contains 170 pages and over 60 tables, charts, and illustrations. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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Sunnyvale, CA - July 17, 1998 - A new report by MRG (Multimedia Research Group, Inc.) identifies accelerated growth for xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology, as major providers struggle to meet increasing demand for bandwidth. Driving this growth are the various versions of xDSL --including the PC industry's Universal ADSL (Asymmetric DSL); and the various competing service providers, including *ILECs, CLECs and ISPs.

The report, xDSL for CLECs, ILECs, & ISPs: Market and Business Case Analysis: 1998-2002 includes provider profiles and specific market rollout dates, price structures and service tiers for each major region of the US. Provider profiles also disclose the cost and location of various services, and which business cases work best for ILECs, CLECs and ISPs. "No single xDSL solution fits all markets," states Analyst Bob Larribeau. "We're forecasting a large growth, but we have found significantly different levels of opportunity for ILECs and CLECs."

Competitive analyses include an assessment of the different types of xDSL - ADSL, RADSL, IDSL, SDSL, and IDSL - and how rival ISDN and Cable modems will compete to meet the continued demand for bandwidth by both business and residential markets. Also examined are market barriers and enablers for both service providers and equipment suppliers of xDSL; and market models based on fast-growth and slow-growth scenarios.

Supplier profiles explain company strategies and product plans for major companies including Alcatel, 3Com, PairGain, Paradyne and eleven others; and they provide guidelines for separating winners from losers in this fast-changing market.

xDSL for CLECs, ILECs, & ISPs: Market and Business Case Analysis: 1998-2002 is a 130-page report priced at U.S. $2,495.00 each; and is available in English or Japanese. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-524-9769 or info@mrgco.com.

*ADSL=Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line; xDSL=Digital Subscriber Line; ILECs =Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers, or local phone companies; CLECs=Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, or competing local phone companies; and ISPs=Internet Service Providers.

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Sunnyvale, CA - February 3, 1998 - A new report by Multimedia Research Group, Inc. (MRG) shows how Gigabit Ethernet (a faster version of Ethernet) will gain in the battle for the corporate Local Area Network (LAN) market against its rival, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) technology. The report, Gigabit Ethernet Market Overview: Forecast & Trend Analysis 1998-2001, predicts the topple of ATM and FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) as the dominant players in the corporate LAN backbone and server backbone markets. The report also shows how Ethernet product vendors are recapturing control of the network by packing more functions into their core switch products, and by solving pricing problems that ATM vendors have left unsolved. Because both technologies (GbE and ATM) are competing for the lucrative corporate network market, multi-million dollar decisions ride on which technology gains favor inside the corporate network backbone.

In-depth supplier profiles of both large and small manufacturers of Gigabit Ethernet products capable of 1 billion bits per second transmission rate also appear in the report. The profiles spotlight dominant companies like Bay Networks, 3Com, Cabletron, and Cisco; and emerging companies like Extreme Networks, Alteon, Asante, Foundry, GigaLabs, Jato, Netcom Systems, Packet Engines, NBase, XLNT Designs, Xylan, and others.

By incorporating both "fast growth" and "slow growth" market models, the report pinpoints the factors that will speed up or slow down market growth in 1998-2001.

Customer case study profiles include examples of GbE in use in corporate, financial, educational, Internet service, publishing, and engineering applications. By asking case study participants the same questions asked of GbE suppliers, the report shows important differences between supplier and customer viewpoints.

Gigabit Ethernet Market Overview: Forecast & Trend Analysis 1998-2001, co-published by Multimedia Research Group Inc. and Fuji-Keizai USA, is available in both English and Japanese, and is available for $2,450.00 each. To order this report or request a Table of Contents, contact Rob Smith at info@mrgco.com.

Sunnyvale, CA - January 7, 1998 - The emergence of new content delivery technologies promises to alter how television programming is both viewed and used, according to a new publication detailing the transition from passive to a more interactive form of TV viewing. The report, The Future of TV: The Infrastructure Environment of the Personal Computer-TV (PCTV), Settop Box, and Push Software Business forecasts how three basic technologies--PCTVs, set-top terminals, and push technology--will lead this evolution of content delivery into the home and office.

Explained in detail is the current and future outlook for PCTVs and computer-based set-top terminals, including consumer and business-related opportunities for each type of product. Adding their own insights about the dynamics of these markets, several companies participated in this report, including Microsoft/WebTV, Intel, Marimba, Scientific Atlanta, Teknema, NetChannel, and PointCast. Also detailed is the emergence of service industries that seek to exploit future advances.

A look into push technologies shows how, after years of limited success with interactive TV, broadcasters are finally beginning to use existing technologies such as vertical blanking interval technology (VBI) to their advantage, by using it to supplement programming with interactive or Web-based content.

The Future of TV: The Infrastructure Environment of the Personal Computer-TV (PCTV), Settop Box, and Push Software Business is a 136-page report, co-published by Fuji-Keizai USA and MRG. It is available in English or Japanese for $1,800.00 each. For additional information, contact MRG at 408-453-5553 or info@mrgco.com.

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