Interviews, commentary, and analysis of emerging wireless technologies and markets from <a href="http://www.wtrs.net">WTRS</a>.http://www.westtechresearch.com/wtrsfeed.htm(c) 2007 West Technology Research Solutions, LLCSun, 14 Aug 2011 21:41:48 -0700Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:02:48 -0700busdev@wtrs.netFeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0)&#147;The opportunity for wireless sensor networks in smart meters is far from settled,&#148; according to Kirsten West, principal analyst with WTRS. &#147;While there are a fair number of wireless sensor network chips in new meters installed in the field, most are not active and many did not ship with a software stack on board. Additionally, most of the emerging opportunity for smart meters will be outside the US. Much of the success will depend on the development of home area network applications.&#148;http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_081511.htmPress ReleaseMon, 15 Aug 2011 06:02:48 -0700"One of the primary hurdles to wireless sensor market adoption is the requirements imposed by battery implementation", said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. "Large installations that require units to undergo battery replacement can create maintenance costs that overpower the initial cost of the equipment. Logistics surrounding battery condition monitoring and replacement can overwhelm customers."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_062011.htmlMon, 20 Jun 2011 09:37:44 -0700"Significant communication protocols in contention for control of the Smart Metering and HAN applications include ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth LE, Powerline, IEEE 802.15.4, and WiFi", said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. "It is most likely that all protocols will be used in different implementations within the sector, with the underlying common requirement being the ability to connect via Internet Protocol (IP)."www.wtrs.net/smartmeter.htmPress ReleaseSun, 8 May 2011 12:17:54 -0700"The opportunity for Low Power Embedded WiFi is substantial and eclipses that of ZigBee, given the existing infrastructure that WiFi-based networks can leverage and the lack of generalized demand for complex mesh networking among the majority of WSN applications", said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. "If proponents of this WSN technology can stimulate the WiFi Alliance to place attention on the WSN sector, with sufficient marketing focus, it is quite likely that low power embedded WiFi will gain a strong and significant portion of the overall WSN market."http://wtrs.net/pressrelease_050211.htmPress ReleaseMon, 2 May 2011 05:12:44 -0700"This trend to centralize and converge building energy management is key, given the fact that only five percent of small and medium sized buildings (100,000 square feet or less) are equipped with a building management system," said Kirsten West, principal analyst at West Technology Research. "Small and medium-sized facilities account for 98 percent of all buildings and 65 percent of floor space, making this segment the largest underserved market in the industry by far. That's why the ability to populate a facility with sensors that can communicate over TCP/IP to a centralized building automation system is key to this Greenfield market segment."http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/enocean-now-fully-interoperable-with-tcp-ip-00003343.asp?sessionid=1WTRS CitationWed, 27 Apr 2011 10:14:43 -0700&#147;Many of the technologies competing for market share in the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) sector are still in a developing state&#148;, said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;It appears that much of the growth likely in 2011 will be due to market demand for solutions to overall network connectivity and battery-free operational constraints.&#148;http://wtrs.net/pressrelease_042511.htmPress ReleaseMon, 25 Apr 2011 10:11:03 -0700A new West Technology Research Solutions report initiates coverage of the Dash7 wireless sensor network specification. The report includes coverage of all significant emerging wireless sensor network technologies and applications.<br> <br> &#147;The strengths of the Dash7 protocol include its reliance on an international standard, use of the 433 MHz frequency that enables international operation and longer range than its competition, and its design for lower power operation than many of its competitors&#148;, said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;Given the serious interest and participation by key players in several commercial markets as well as the technical capability of the protocol, it is likely that Dash7 will penetrate markets currently the target of other WSN technologies and could displace a good portion of its competition."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_1121510.htmPress ReleaseWed, 15 Dec 2010 09:15:39 -0700&#147;WSN technologies are becoming available in more useful forms than simple protocol specifications and chipsets&#148;, said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;Modules are becoming more sophisticated and more capable of meeting the demands of a broad market opportunity. A broad majority of the market opportunity for wireless sensor networks exists in applications that represent smaller individual market volume, not worth the development costs entailed in producing a chip for many of the large semiconductor manufacturers.&#148;http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_112210.htmPress ReleaseMon, 22 Nov 2010 09:10:56 -0700The newly updated study, "WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends, Q4 2010", reviews and analyzes the available and proposed technology solutions competing for dominance in the wireless sensor network segment. <br> <br> "The forecast for ZigBee components has not changed significantly over the last year", said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. "While the ZigBee market survived the generalized market recession, it did not rebound as strongly as it could have. This is in part due to a continued absence of an IP-based stack option for ZigBee."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_110810.htmPress ReleaseTue, 9 Nov 2010 10:55:03 -0700A newly updated study, &#147;WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends, Q2 2010&#148;, reviews and analyzes the available and proposed technology solutions competing for dominance in the wireless sensor network segment. <br> <br> &#147;Bluetooth Low Energy will be a significant contributor to the overall Wireless Sensor Network market, representing nearly half of all shipments in 2015&#148;, said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;Bluetooth Low Energy is designed to compete with protocols like ZigBee in applications which require infrequent and short bursts of data communication. The advantage to this new protocol is that it is totally optimized for low power battery operation.&#148;http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_062810.htmPress ReleaseMon, 28 Jun 2010 11:09:06 -0700A newly updated study, &#147;Wireless Video Connectivity &#150; A WTRS Q2 2010 Report&#148;, reviews and analyzes the available and proposed technology solutions competing for dominance in the wireless video connectivity sector. <br> <br> &#147;WHDI is positioned as a leader in the market for streaming of wireless video content applications today and is forecast to maintain market dominance through 2015&#148;, according to Kirsten West, PhD, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;WHDI is optimized for wireless video applications and has achieved significant growth over the last few quarters. Protocols such as WiGig and WirelessHD are likely to address both streaming video and bulk data transfer in consumer electronics and enterprise applications&#148;.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_061610.htmPress ReleaseWed, 16 Jun 2010 11:07:44 -0700A new West Technology Research Solutions report evaluates the market opportunity for Low Power Wi-Fi chipsets.<br> "The market for wireless sensor network technologies remains quite fragmented with a combination of open and proprietary approaches used to address a variety of applications," according to Kirsten West, PhD, principal analyst with WTRS. "Of these, low power embedded WiFi is perhaps the most interesting due to the adaptation of existing WiFi protocols building on the installed base of WiFi networks that can be used as a connecting infrastructure for low power embedded WiFi installations."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_051010.htmPress ReleaseMon, 10 May 2010 07:55:45 -0700A new West Technology Research Solutions report evaluates the opportunity for 802.15.4, EnOcean, Bluetooth Low Energy, Low Power Wi-Fi, and ZigBee chipsets. The newly updated study, &#147;WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends, Q1 2010&#148;, reviews and analyzes the available and proposed technology solutions competing for dominance in the wireless sensor network segment. <br> <br> &#147;The market for wireless sensor network components appears to be on the rebound&#148;, said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;Companies are back in growth mode and are looking for new opportunities to expand their revenues. Some OEMs are taking an acquisition approach to evolving their product line, while others are integrating emerging wireless sensor network options into their products. New wireless protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy are emerging and gaining interest among OEMs in the marketplace.&#148;http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_040710.htmPress ReleaseWed, 7 Apr 2010 08:27:27 -0700A new West Technology Research Solutions report forecasts the growth and development of the wireless video connectivity technology market, identifying key IP players and alliance activities. The report includes a five-year forecast of dominant technologies.<br> <br> "Wireless video technology is maturing to the point that OEM's are becoming interested in the opportunity", according to Kirsten West, PhD, Principal Analyst with WTRS. "Newer protocols such as Wi-Di and WiGig are joining existing protocols including Wireless USB, WirelessHD, and WHDI to compete for design wins and, ultimately, for market share".<br>http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_021010.htmPress ReleaseWed, 10 Feb 2010 06:31:36 -0700"In the U.S., millions of people are in senior care situations such as adult day care, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and continuing care retirement centers", said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst with WTRS. "Most facilities view the assistive and monitoring technology as assets that will last for 30 years. Thus as an open and interoperable standard with a long term road map, ZigBee provides a key benefit to manufacturers that produce and support products for this market."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_121509.htmPress ReleaseTue, 15 Dec 2009 09:46:09 -0700"Lutron Electronics Inc. is one of the major incumbents in this market space and enjoys a long history of licensing, managing and protecting its significant IP portfolio&#148;, according to Kirsten West, PhD, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;Companies developing products for this market often overlook the prior art held by Lutron and other market participants".http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_120209.htmPress ReleaseWed, 2 Dec 2009 09:44:41 -0700&#147;Both EnOcean&#146;s patent portfolio and its commitment to protecting that portfolio are very strong&#148;, according to Kirsten West, PhD, Principal Analyst with WTRS. &#147;Companies marketing solutions that combine the use of wireless sensor technologies integrated with energy harvesting technologies need to be aware of existing intellectual property&#148;.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_110309.htmPress ReleaseTue, 3 Nov 2009 10:38:35 -0700&#147;Over the last 12 months, many of the emerging wireless technologies are being adopted by OEMs who are beginning to exploit market sectors ranging from home automation to industrial and consumer electronics&#148;, according to Kirsten West, principal analyst with WTRS. &#147;From wireless sensor networks to wireless connectivity to Telecom applications, emerging wireless-based products are beginning to penetrate the market. While growth in some sectors has been slowed by current economic conditions, the overall picture today is one of general positive market expansion&#148;.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_082509.htmPress ReleaseMon, 24 Aug 2009 20:21:13 -0700Smart Metering applications are evolving and becoming standardized today. Among the standards being evaluated, ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 have made significant progress penetrating the Smart Metering market application. <br> <br> &#147;The emergence and growth of the Smart Grid is at a dynamic and critical stage today as protocols are chosen and standards defined in support of the various components&#148; according to Kirsten West principal analyst with WTRS. &#147;Smart Meters and the Home Area Network represent fundamental components of the overall grid, and wireless protocols such as IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee could be key players in that market.&#148;http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_063009.htmPress ReleaseTue, 30 Jun 2009 08:24:11 -0700"ZigBee plays a strong role in smart metering as one of the primary contenders to connect the stand-alone or meter-integrated AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) gateway into the home, as well as the basis for creating the home area network (HAN) of appliances and electronics that will be networked to the meter," according to Kirsten West principal analyst with WTRS. "The primary risk to market adoption lies with the uncertainty regarding consumer acceptance of these new use cases and options afforded by AMI that include demand response and general electricity usage monitoring."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_062209.htmPress ReleaseMon, 22 Jun 2009 08:25:54 -0700New release of the WTRS WiMAX Emerging Technology Report 2009 finds WiMAX has achieved a strong foothold in the market today with deployments throughout the world. Market drivers for WiMAX include global availability of spectrum, superior throughput while maintaining mobility, and interest demonstrated by large range of component, OEM, and service providers. These drivers are not significantly affected by economic conditions. In the near-term there may be some delay in the deployment of WiMAX infrastructure, but WTRS forecasts a timely resurgence. <br> <br> &#147;Demand for WiMAX in North American and European markets for products in the mobile communications category are likely to be depressed over the coming 18 months, but that is an excellent opportunity for service providers to complete infrastructure build-out in order to be ready for WiMAX-hungry consumers after the economic uncertainty has passed,&#148; according to Kirsten West, principal analyst with WTRS. &#147;However, in developing nations the story is quite different.&#148;http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_040109.htmPress ReleaseWed, 1 Apr 2009 08:27:25 -0700New forecast in the latest edition of the WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Report projects strong market growth in the market for Low Power WiFi chipsets to reach 322% CAGR, over the 2008 to 2013 period.<br> "For years the largest misconception about WiFi has been that it cannot be optimized for 'low power' sensor network operation," according to Kirsten West principal analyst with WTRS. "This gave rise to alternative development projects, such as the creation of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and software stack variants based on IEEE 802.15.4. Recently several companies have developed Low Power WiFi products that exhibit power consumption on par with competing ZigBee or IEEE 802.15.4 components."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_010509.htmPress ReleaseMon, 5 Jan 2009 09:57:20 -0700Mobile WiMAX is now primed and ready for clearly defined markets. The standard is in place, components are available, and regulatory conditions are favorable for industry growth and adoption. New report from WTRS identifies winning markets, drivers and challenges for WiMAX within the wider wireless broadband arena.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_120108.htmPress ReleaseMon, 1 Dec 2008 08:56:03 -0700Mobile communication and computing devices are currently the most fertile ground for new business opportunities, with the integration of functionality from a converging stable of applications addressing individual use cases in single products. No longer is it a question of which wireless modality will find the &#147;killer app&#148; in mobile devices.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_111808.htmPress ReleaseTue, 18 Nov 2008 08:54:59 -0700Latest WTRS report finds focusing on consumer needs is key to industry success and drives wireless applications.<br> "Today market uncertainty is in the forefront of public thought and concern," according to Kirsten West, PhD, principal analyst with WTRS. "This is the time for companies to invest in research and development of the next emerging wireless technology in preparation for the inevitable recovery of markets. It is not a good time to release consumer products based on emerging wireless protocols that do not satisfy a clear need. In current market conditions consumer delighters will not mean successful strategy, instead meeting essential consumer requirements at the lowest cost will be the winning tactic."http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_103108.htmPress ReleaseFri, 31 Oct 2008 11:19:49 -0700After languishing for years, the push to extend networking technology to dumb devices is becoming reality--an expansion that could help small and mid-size businesses collect information, such as energy usage, to help lower operating costs. Better yet, an increase in Internet Protocol (IP) networking products should drive down pricing.http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/2008/10/17/small-business-networks-ent-tech-cx_bm_1017bmightyipnetworks.htmlWTRS CitationFri, 17 Oct 2008 15:14:21 -0700The newly published Issue No.2 of 'Energy Harvesting & Self-Powered Devices Newsletter' by WTRS looks at many different conceptions of current developments in energy harvesting.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_101608.htmPress ReleaseThu, 16 Oct 2008 15:30:01 -0700WTRS has released a new UWB Emerging Technology Report 2008. Findings cover an assessment of market drivers, technology evolution, a 5-year forecast of detailed sales volume, unit shipments, average selling prices, and standards development.<br> <br> The report contains specific and detailed analysis of data which can be used to build business or product plans, as well as a comprehensive underlying framework allowing participants in this industry to understand the broader picture of competitive challenge and areas of opportunity.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_092508.htmPress ReleaseWed, 24 Sep 2008 19:57:14 -0700In a recent interview with WTRS President George West, Dr. H&#229;kan Millroth shared the insights gathered during a career devoted to designing, building and managing scalable networking systems, the NETCONF standard and the products from Tail-f Systems based on that standard that simplify the management of complex network infrastructures.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_092208.htmPress ReleaseMon, 22 Sep 2008 11:37:41 -0700"ZigBee technology certainly enjoys the advantage of receiving more attention over the past few years as a result of an early start in the standards setting process," said George West, principal of market watcher West Technology Research Solutions LLC (Mountain View, Calif.) "IP and 6LowPAN represent a much later entry and have more ground to cover in order to overtake ZigBee mind share and market momentum." <br> <br> However, businesses looking to deploy sensor nets want a standard, West added. "Most of these organizations deploy on TCP/IP today and they also see 6LowPAN as an easy extension to this architecture," he added. <br>http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=210601750WTRS CitationTue, 16 Sep 2008 15:21:35 -0700"The SK6533x components fill out the Ember portfolio, enabling it to more easily compete with TI in providing extended range solutions, said Kirsten West, principal analyst at West Technology Research Solutions LLC (Mountain View, Calif.) <br> <br> One downside, according to West, is the modules boost power consumption to hit the extended range. <br> <br> "This will take them out of the realm of devices intended to operate for extended time on battery power or while powered by energy harvesting technologies," she said. "But since [many] devices for these applications will have access to mains power, the power consumption issue should not be a critical one," she added.<br>http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=210600257WTRS CitationMon, 8 Sep 2008 15:19:29 -0700In an extensive interview with WTRS President George West, Dr. Michael Farese presents a discussion of both BitWave Semiconductor and the new Softransceiver&#153; RFIC. The BitWave Softransceiver&#153; RFIC is a software programmable component that enables portable wireless devices to switch between multiple frequency bands and communications protocols using software defined configuration files. This enables handset and portable device manufacturers to reduce component counts and BOM costs while shortening the product development cycle and improving time to market.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_090308.htmPress ReleaseWed, 3 Sep 2008 10:57:46 -0700WTRS issues new study of wireless technology trends and forecasts status and market potential for WiMAX, ZigBee, Ultrawideband, and Bluetooth.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_081408.htmPress ReleaseWed, 13 Aug 2008 21:09:34 -0700New WTRS Report finds that extended operation on battery power or the use of energy harvesting technologies is a key requirement in the deployment of wireless sensor networks that will define the competitive landscape going forward.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_072808.htmPress ReleaseMon, 28 Jul 2008 12:42:35 -0700The latest WTRS Wireless Connectivity Technology Trends Report examines the market potential, effectiveness of existing technologies and components, global & regional market trends & forecasts, outstanding regulatory issues, progress of de facto standards development, regional economic effects, and strategic developments of market makers. The report includes a thorough evaluation of emerging "Wireless Connectivity" technologies including applications of Bluetooth, millimeter wave wireless, UWB, and IEEE 802.11n.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_071508.htmPress ReleaseThu, 17 Jul 2008 06:30:00 -0700The newly released "WTRS EnOcean Emerging Technology Report, Summer 2008" covers the emerging EnOcean wireless sensor network technology and compares it to competitive protocols including IEEE 802.15.4, Z-Wave, Wavenis, and ZigBee. The report tracks the formation of the EnOcean Alliance, development of standards, analyzes the potential market opportunities for component OEMs, describes initial versus long-range drivers in the market, and analyzes potential partnership opportunities and existing alliances.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_070908.htmPress ReleaseWed, 9 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0700On the drawing board in Many energy companies&#146; board rooms are plans to automate energy delivery from source to destination.<br> For those plans to be realized, these corporations need a networking technology capable of collecting information from various home devices, such as thermostats. ZigBee has auditioned for that role, but it is not clear at the moment if it will get the part.http://energycentral.fileburst.com/EnergyBizOnline/2008-4-jul-aug/Tech_Front_ZigBee.pdfTue, 17 Jun 2008 15:17:07 -0700"Having Cisco place its focus behind Roll is interesting, as that company has the ability to influence a large number of IP-based applications," said George West, president and senior analyst at West Technology Research Solutions (Mountain View, Calif.). The effort could also let developers tap into the wealth of tools for IP nets, West said.<br> "Having some broad standards that are applicable across a number of application areas is one of the keys to accelerating adoption," said analyst West. He noted that some ad hoc standards in industrial control, as well as new profiles for energy management and home control emerging from the ZigBee Alliance, are gaining traction.<br> West Technology, which specializes in market research in wireless technology, forecasts that sales of chip sets for 802.15.4 sensor nets will rise from 31 million units this year to 312 million in 2012, growing at a compound annual rate slightly above 100 percent.<br> <br>http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=GRGZZLII44KPGQSNDLPCKH0CJUNN2JVN?articleID=207601626WTRS CitationTue, 20 May 2008 17:04:20 -0700According to a newly released Report by WTRS (West Technology Research Solutions, LLC), Mobile WiMAX or IEEE 802.16e, has evolved to the point of realistic market acceptance. Additional factors are creating a condition of strong positive growth for the market for Mobile WiMAX over the next 18 months.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_050708.htmPress ReleaseWed, 7 May 2008 06:42:27 -0700Energy mandates will drive the convergence of ZigBee-based home automation and control applications with AMI (Advanced Meter Infrastructure) applications. Automated meters will work in both dimensions, saving significant reading costs for the utilities and offer structured rate formulations. At the same time AMI allows the consumer/user himself to drastically channel energy uses to precise need times and volumes.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_042308.htmPress ReleaseWed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0700Samsung and Intel dominate an increasingly active WiMAX patent scene, according to WTRS principal analyst Dr. Kirsten West, who hails the vigorous activity as a sign of a rapidly maturing industry.http://www.wimax-vision.com/newt/l/wimaxvision/article_view.html?artid=20017511477WTRS CitationThu, 3 Apr 2008 16:58:43 -0700New WTRS Report finds that ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 wireless network protocols will reach mass adoption status with development tool offerings ready to fit the needs of specific market applications.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_040208.htmPress ReleaseWed, 2 Apr 2008 16:43:05 -0700Report analyzes the intellectual property ownership and development of companies in the emerging 'Wireless Broadband' segment in order to track early strategic and technology shifts in the marketplace. The substantial increase in patent activity in the last two years is a key to understanding the potent growth possibilities in WiMAX success. Intel and Samsung continue their predominance in WiMAX patent filings.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_022708.htmPress ReleaseWed, 27 Feb 2008 16:42:04 -0700WTRS report on wireless connectivity technologies examines market potential, trends and forecasts, and standards development for applications in WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB and related technologies of interest to the WiMedia Alliance, Bluetooth SiG, WiFi Alliance and Wireless HD. Applications are now adopting end product technologies ahead of standards groups.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_020508.htmPress ReleaseTue, 5 Feb 2008 16:41:02 -0700WTRS has released a new Wireless Broadband Tech Trends market analysis which outlines the key role that Wireless Broadband plays in the very strong growth rate expected for Mobile WiMAX. The Report includes a thorough evaluation of emerging technologies including WiMAX, both fixed and mobile, WiBRO, HSPA, BPL (broadband over Powerline), and advanced optical fiber. This report is designed to support development of business and product planning activities. Analysis includes an assessment of the market, regulatory, and governmental drivers on global scale. The report includes analysis of the WiMAX Forum, IPv6, and the emergence of ENUM, as well as global & regional market trends & forecasts, regulatory issues, standards development, economic effects, and strategic developments. The report also offers a comprehensive analysis of total addressable market issues in individual early geographic areas that makes it possible to join other companies that are entering a particular geographic market and will achieve a reasonable ROI.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_012908b.htmPress ReleaseTue, 29 Jan 2008 16:39:33 -0700A new market study, WTRS Telecom Application Report 2008, analyzes and forecasts the overall Telecom client-side RF chipset market. It is written primarily for component-level companies who are in the process of evaluating the Telecom market, the "Wireless Broadband" sector, and the participation of WiMAX (802.16a, 802.16d-2004, and 802.16e). This report is designed to support development of business and product planning activities and includes an assessment of the market, regulatory, and governmental drivers on a global scale. The report analyzes potential market opportunities for component OEMs, describes initial versus long-range drivers in the market, and analyzes partnership opportunities and existing alliances.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_012908a.htmPress ReleaseTue, 29 Jan 2008 16:37:45 -0700Carlos Garcia summarizes highlights of CES 2008, Digital Experiencehttp://www.wtrs.net/CES2008.htmWTRS PodcastMon, 14 Jan 2008 10:36:50 -0700Carlos Garcia summarizes highlights of CES 2008, Central Hall Las Vegas Convention Centerhttp://www.wtrs.net/CES2008.htmWTRS PodcastMon, 14 Jan 2008 10:35:11 -0700Carlos Garcia summarizes highlights of CES 2008, Sands Convention Centerhttp://www.wtrs.net/CES2008.htmWTRS PodcastMon, 14 Jan 2008 10:33:17 -0700Carlos Garcia summarizes highlights of CES 2008, South Hall Las Vegas Convention Centerhttp://www.wtrs.net/CES2008.htmWTRS PodcastMon, 14 Jan 2008 10:29:28 -0700WTRS Newsletter outlines doubt about INSTEON&#146;s future success, projecting two intersecting forecasts with the outcome dependent on both the Housing Market decline and decisions by SmartLabs to proceed in one of two directions. The opportunity for powerful challenge from ZigBee is a potential consequence.<br>http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_120307.htmPress ReleaseMon, 3 Dec 2007 07:07:01 -0700The delay is also a setback for companies such as Intel and Motorola that have invested heavily in the technology. WiMax-enabled laptops and cellphones may not hit the market as soon as anticipated, said George West, president and senior analyst of West Technology Research Solutions in Mountain View, Calif. <br> "It's not the death knell of WiMax, but certainly a sign that it's a little farther out that we'd been expecting," he said.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/09/AR2007110902193.html?sub=newWTRS CitationSat, 10 Nov 2007 15:08:56 -0700That flexibility also impressed West Technology analyst Kirsten West, who said SynapSense's technology had the potential "to revolutionize the industry."<br> <br> That's because, unlike offerings by its competitors, it can be easily installed and managed, she said. It also can easily be adapted to other industries, including chip manufacturing, where the sensors could monitor clean rooms and production lines for contaminants that could scuttle chip production.http://www.sacbee.com/103/story/369884.htmlWTRS CitationMon, 10 Sep 2007 15:06:40 -0700"Sprint looks like it's in the position where it needs to do this to survive," said Kirsten West, principal analyst with West Technology Research Solutions, a market-research firm in Mountain View, Calif. "Without it, they see themselves as being far less competitive."http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/07/AR2007080701927.htmlWTRS CitationWed, 8 Aug 2007 15:05:15 -0700"Research indicates that companies can recognize up to 30% to 90% reduction in operating costs by simply wirelessly enabling a process," says WTRS president George West, who reports that he's seen ROI achieved in as little as 90 days.<br> Industry Weekhttp://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=14594&SectionID=4WTRS CitationWed, 1 Aug 2007 15:00:53 -0700"The impetus for a WiMax market development and expansion is the growth of services in end-user applications that utilize the expanded mobility and high bandwidth that WiMax affords," said WTRS principal analyst Kirsten West in a statement.<br> Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/02/AR2007080200022.htmlWTRS CitationThu, 2 Aug 2007 15:00:20 -0700&#147;The impetus for a WiMAX market development and expansion is the growth of services in end-user applications that utilize the expanded mobility and high bandwidth that WiMAX affords,&#148; said WTRS principal analyst Kirsten West, in a statement to the press. &#147;This is exactly what Sprint is doing, the partnership with Google being one example.&#148;<br> TMCNethttp://internetcommunications.tmcnet.com/topics/broadband-mobile/articles/9098-study-significant-market-opportunity-wimax-the-us.htmWTRS CitationTue, 31 Jul 2007 14:58:57 -0700The attach rate of MIMO Antenna technology, a critical component of 4G wireless broadband, will grow to over 60% says a new research report published by West Technology Research in "WTRS Smart Antenna Report Fall 2007."C:\Documents and Settings\Kirsten West\My Documents\My Web Sites\083007_web\pressrelease_102407.htmPress ReleaseWed, 24 Oct 2007 14:57:20 -0700WTRS introduces a Market Report cluster covering all aspects of WiMAX technology, markets, standards and intellectual property development.C:\Documents and Settings\Kirsten West\My Documents\My Web Sites\083007_web\pressrelease_082707.htmPress ReleaseMon, 27 Aug 2007 14:56:11 -0700A new report issued by WTRS finds that the opportunity for content and voice service providers is larger today than ever. The emergence of Femtocells and Wireless HDI enable new services and applications for broadband communications and digital video.C:\Documents and Settings\Kirsten West\My Documents\My Web Sites\083007_web\pressrelease_080707.htmPress ReleaseTue, 7 Aug 2007 14:54:37 -0700A new report issued by WTRS forecasts that mobile WiMAX will emerge into the early adopter phase of market expansion in the 2008 time frame. Markets for emerging wireless Broadband technologies WiMAX, WiBRO, BPL, and others are updated, contrasted, evaluated, and forecast.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_073007.htmPress ReleaseMon, 30 Jul 2007 06:07:06 -0700New Wireless Sensor Networks IP and Patent Report from WTRS indicates a significant shift in the overall amount of patent activity as well as a qualitative change in the types of patent applications and grants over the last 12 months,. Until recently, wireless sensing patent activity was primarily focused on the technology required to implement networks and devices used to provide sensor services. Current activity indicates that technology development is driven by the requirements to enable specific network functionality and a necessity for larger and more robust networks. There is a significant increase in patent applications as well as patent grants related to Home Control and Automation, Building Control and Automation, Industrial Control, Vehicular Applications and Energy Management. Also significant is the trend where companies with real product and application focus are entering the arena of technology development.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_072307.htmPress ReleaseMon, 23 Jul 2007 14:48:48 -0700WTRS's new "WiMAX Emerging Technology Summer 2007 Report" finds three shifts in the market for wireless broadband services. First, WiMAX offers real competition to T1 in broadband backhaul systems. Second, WiMAX enables third-world emerging players and markets to leapfrog copper landline telecommunications infrastructure. And finally, WiMAX is, of course, a growing alternative to incumbent broadband services such as DSL, Cable Modem, fiber, and others.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_062907.htmPress ReleaseFri, 29 Jun 2007 09:37:18 -0700Mobile communication and computing devices are currently most fertile ground for new business opportunities, with the integration of functionality from a converging stable of applications addressing individual use cases in single products. No longer is it a question of which wireless modality will find the "killer app" in mobile devices. It is, rather, a market for technologies to work together, each in its most efficient format.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_062707.htmPress ReleaseWed, 27 Jun 2007 08:47:12 -0700WTRS new report finds wireless connectivity to be the single most important attribute for consumer electronics growth, and those wires hanging down the back of the gadget are the single most important barrier to new product sales.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_062107.htmPress ReleaseThu, 21 Jun 2007 09:45:56 -0700The announcement on June 4th by Mayor Bloomberg and Senator Schumer of a new federal plan to increase energy efficiency of buildings nationwide by 30% will have major resonance in the wireless control network technologies. Details can be found on Senator Schumer's website - www.senate.gov/schumer. A new report from WTRS examines further the energy conservation potentials of wireless sensor networks. The opportunities for projects and products that more effectively manage energy use are being driven by a confluence of events.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_061807.htmPress ReleaseMon, 18 Jun 2007 08:44:35 -0700Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) will find huge impact in home and building applications. WTRS's new Report demonstrates that while the usual listing of home security, entertainment and lighting control, automated fire containment and alarm, burglar deterrence, etc. etc. are all important, the application in energy use monitoring and utility management will be immense. WTRS finds that nearly 70% of the average household utility bill could be influenced by WSN application to temperature and lighting.http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_051007.htmPress ReleaseWed, 9 May 2007 23:14:26 -0700Analysis and Review of Dust Networks & SmartLabs by Kirsten West, PhD, Principal Analyst with WTRS.WTRS PodcastMon, 30 Apr 2007 11:39:49 -0700Wireless Connectivity has grown over the last ten years from a technology concept to actual end products. A new report from WTRS examines the key market players in UWB, Wireless USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi. The report also analyzes the functionality and potential of Metro WiFi, examines the viability of WirelessHD, and evaluates the impact of pre-standard IEEE 802.11n on the adoption of other high data rate connectivity technologies. <br><br> (April 19, 2007)http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_041907.htmPress ReleaseThu, 19 Apr 2007 08:48:58 -0700By incorporating UWB and WiFi radio protocols into the Bluetooth definition, the Bluetooth SIG will have a major impact on the adoption of these technologies. A new report from WTRS examines this issue and also investigates WirelessHD, analyzes the functionality and potential of Metro WiFi, and evaluates the impact of pre-standard IEEE 802.11n on the adoption of other high data rate connectivity technologies. <br> (April 16, 2007)http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_041607.htmPress ReleaseMon, 16 Apr 2007 08:46:39 -0700Tendril enhances Zigbee network operating platform<br> &#147;Deployments of ZigBee are poised to accelerate rapidly, and software will play an important role in addressing the operational issues that would otherwise slow down the adoption curve for this wireless technology. Tendril has been a pioneer in providing robust software that accelerates and simplifies the process of working with ZigBee, and this new release of the Tendril Network Operating Platform continues that track record of market leadership,&#148; said Kirsten West, Principal Analyst at West Technology Research Solutions, LLC. &#147;Tendril is the only software company focused on Network Operations that has close technical partnerships with each of the major hardware vendors in the ZigBee market, and these relationships are a major asset in ensuring that its software platform meets the needs of customers.&#148;http://www.automation.com/store/p1030details21345.phpWTRS CitationTue, 3 Apr 2007 11:10:07 -0700Icron releases world's first and only wireless USB 2.0 HUB based on 802.11g.<br> "Icron is first to reach the holy grail of seamless high-speed wireless connectivity between USB-enabled products," stated Kirsten West, principal analyst with WTRS, an independent market research firm covering emerging wireless technologies and their applications. "This is a tremendous accomplishment not only for Icron, but also for the USB community as a whole. Icron's WiRanger, in combination with their general ExtremeUSB line of products, addresses a tremendous market opportunity by making connectivity seamless regardless of the underlying connection type."http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/April2007/02/c9135.htmlWTRS CitationMon, 2 Apr 2007 11:08:04 -0700WTRS' George West Interviews Robert Eisses, President & CEO of Icron Technologies. Discussion covers Icron's ExtremeUSB technology, the company's status and prospects, and insights into Freescale's DS-UWB efforts.http://www.wtrs.net/newsletter_032607.htmWTRS Executive InterviewMon, 26 Mar 2007 11:04:47 -0700The WTRS 'Residential Wireless Control Network IP and Patent Report' uncovers the risk of aggressive litigation and IP protection strategies on the adoption of RF-only home control, or residential wireless control network, technologies.<br> (March 7, 2007)http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_030807.htmPress ReleaseWed, 7 Mar 2007 11:03:04 -0700A new report issued by WTRS finds that mandates to develop global "universal broadband" offer an unexpected market driver for mobile WiMAX, and also create a fertile bed for competitive technologies to develop.<br> (March 7, 2007)http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_030207.htmPress ReleaseWed, 7 Mar 2007 11:00:31 -0700A new Report from WTRS finds dramatic growth surge in WiMax patent activity. Completing intensive study of almost 500 WiMax related patents, WTRS now predicts phenomenal increase in WiMax industry, but IP litigation activities will affect market leaders.<br> (Feb. 2, 2007)http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_020207.htmPress ReleaseFri, 2 Feb 2007 09:25:45 -0700The WTRS Wireless Control Network Technology Trends Report provides the industry's only accurate and independent examination of current market conditions, plus analysis of design wins, for ZigBee, 802.15.4, Wavenis, Z-Wave, and INSTEON. Companies who relied on inflated projections are starting to exit the market. Larger product suppliers are succeeding while smaller tier niche product companies are lagging.<br> (Jan 29, 2007)http://www.wtrs.net/pressrelease_012907.htmPress ReleaseMon, 29 Jan 2007 14:32:55 -0700Summary and Analysis of CES2007 highlights from Carlos Garcia, Market Analyst with WTRS.WTRS PodcastWed, 17 Jan 2007 23:20:39 -0700Factors Required to Accelerate Consumer Adoption of ZigBee and 802.15.4 Identified by New WTRS Study.<br> (Nov.28, 2006)http://www.westtechresearch.com/pressrelease_112806_1.htmPress ReleaseTue, 28 Nov 2006 16:18:36 -0700WTRS Study quantifies relative market positions and current design wins that will result in ZigBee end product shipments in 2007.<br> (Nov. 29, 2006)http://www.westtechresearch.com/pressrelease_112906.htmPress ReleaseWed, 29 Nov 2006 16:17:09 -0700Automation is coming home<br> Sept 14, 2006 - The Financial Times <br> (Discussion of opportunities for wireless home automation and Control4)http://www.ft.com/cms/s/d57879a2-4410-11db-8965-0000779e2340.htmlWTRS CitationThu, 14 Sep 2006 16:15:04 -0700Intel, Motorola Stimulate WiMAX Will Not End Uncertainties<br> Oct 16, 2006 - Wireless Design & Development Asia<br> (refers to recent WTRS study)http://www.wirelessdesignasia.com/article.asp?id=3392WTRS CitationMon, 16 Oct 2006 16:13:41 -0700Certified wireless USB will revitalize stagnant peripherals market<br> Oct 18, 2006 - Daily Channel News<br> (Reference to recent WTRS study)http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=21293WTRS CitationWed, 18 Oct 2006 16:10:50 -0700The market for mobile light switches.<br> Jan. 3, 2007 - The Financial Times<br> (In depth article about Jennic and the potential for wireless microcontrollers built on the 802.15.4/ZigBee standard)http://www.ft.com/cms/s/e3b9eed0-9a71-11db-bbd2-0000779e2340.htmlWTRS CitationWed, 3 Jan 2007 16:06:08 -0700Interview of CEO of TDVision, a company with a unique solution to 3D gaming, video, medical, and military applications.WTRS PodcastWed, 17 Jan 2007 23:20:39 -0700