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NEW BUSINESS TOOL HELPS COMPANIES NAVIGATE THE INTERSECTION OF IMAGING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONSThe Future Image WIRE Service provides ongoing in-depth coverage and analysis of the wireless imaging industry. New York, NY – October 2, 2002 – The convergence of wireless technology with digital imaging and the Internet promises to extend personal and business communications — communications enriched by visual information — to any device, anywhere, anytime. That goal, once a distant dream, is now within reach — and it’s going to be big business. In 2000, the Council of Economic Advisors projected that next-generation wireless services will have a $500 billion impact on the U.S. economy by 2010 and wireless imaging will be responsible for a major share of that impact. To empower companies to take advantage of the opportunities presented by this rapidly growing market, Future Image, Inc. has launched a new business tool — “The Future Image WIRE” (Wireless Imaging Research Edition) continuous information service. Led by Tony Henning, Senior Analyst for Imaging Infrastructures, the service provides subscribers with unparalleled access to information and analysis covering all aspects of the business of Wireless Imaging. Henning is the unquestioned independent authority in the field of wireless imaging and the author of “Wireless Imaging – Overcoming the Challenges,” widely viewed as the seminal research work in the field, benchmarking the technology challenges, business opportunities, and key players. “As recently as two years ago, even executives from the wireless and imaging industries were skeptical about wireless imaging,” said Henning. “Now the buzz is everywhere. Picture mail on camera-equipped cell phones is already huge in Japan and Korea and carriers like AT&T Wireless and Sprint PCS are introducing the service and the devices in the U.S. European carriers are counting on Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), the rich media follow-on to the wildly popular Short Message Service (SMS), to produce important new revenue streams.” The Future Image WIRE delivers a unique combination of timely news, expert analysis, definitive reference materials, and in person interaction with the leading independent experts in the field. The service consists of a printed copy of the 368-page Wireless Imaging report; a weekly summary and analysis of the top stories that affect the industry; a monthly “WIRE Close-up” — detailed coverage of a new company, device, or service in the wireless imaging space; and an hour a month of Henning’s consulting time. The Future Image WIRE is offered on a site license basis, with all material available directly from the Web. Subscribing companies are given password-protected access so their employees can get the information they need, anytime they need it, and regardless of where in the world they happen to be at the time. “We’re delighted with the Future Image WIRE Service,” said Robin Nijor, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at LightSurf Technologies. “The WIRE keeps our whole team up to speed on news, developments, and trends that impact our business, here and overseas. The ability to search and review all the material archived on the Web site is a particularly valuable tool for us.” Visit www.WirelessImaging.info to see samples of this unique service and learn how the Future Image WIRE will help your business. About Future Image Future Image (www.futureimage.com) is the leading independent center of expertise focused on the convergence of imaging, technology, and business. It publishes two continuous information services: The Future Image Executive Information Service, and The Future Image WIRE, focused on the intersection of imaging and wireless technology. In addition, Future Image underwrites and publishes numerous research studies on the impact of emerging imaging-focused technologies and business trends. Future Image is the official information and research partner of the international Imaging Industry Association (I3A) and the managing partner of the Visual Communication initiative (www.visualcommunication.info). ### All product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Press Contacts: Tony Henning, Future Image, (510) 526-8527, THenning@WirelessImaging.info , Joe Byrd, Future Image, (831) 647-9999, JByrd@FutureImage.com . Customer Service: Heidy Bravo, Customer
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