Dramatic Shifts In Global Wireless & Broadband Markets.

The Strategis Group announced several studies that are planned for release in early 2002, building on recent findings from the firm that point to dramatic market shifts in global telecommunications markets in 2002 and beyond.

“The long-awaited arrival of next-generation technologies and services is expected to drive growth in markets for consumer and enterprise users of mobile devices and applications in the U.S. and abroad,” said Scott Chase, president and CEO of The Strategis Group. “Following the recent turbulence seen in technology markets around the world, our upcoming studies on Global Wireless Markets, European Cellular Markets, U.S. Wireless Market Segmentation, and Residential High-Speed Internet and Interactive TV in the U.S. will help vendors and investors gauge the future of evolving wireless and broadband markets.

Recently, The Strategis Group predicted that one-third of the global population would have a wireless device by 2008. New market catalysts, including the availability and competitive pricing of next-generation devices and services, are expected to drive an increase in demand for high-speed wireless devices and applications. One significant trend to watch is the continued expansion of wireless local area networks (WLANs) in public “hot spots,” including airports and college campuses, as more users grow to depend on ubiquitous access to mobile data.

Another market that is expected to grow is the telematics industry, as reduced costs of implementing telematics systems will drive more widespread consumer demand for the service.

“This past year, we launched our benchmark ‘The Strategis Group Tracking Survey: The State of the U.S. Telecommunications Industry,’” Chase said. “This survey tracks economic conditions of the industry, which became increasingly worrisome for telecommunications executives in 2001. We’re seeing more companies beginning to plan for a longer-term recovery than was previously predicted, yet the arrival of next-generation products in both the wireless and broadband sectors is now promising to revive growth in markets around the world. Meanwhile, our consulting and research divisions are offering clients a great advantage in this turbulent market, aggressively seeking new opportunities in this time of dramatic change.”

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