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, LLCWed, 13 Aug 2008 21:11:09 -0700Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:09:34 -0700busdev@wtrs.netFeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0)WTRS 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 -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