FUTURE IMAGE AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Future Image is the leading independent center of expertise on the convergence of imaging, information technology, and business. Since 1991, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors in more than 50 countries turn to the San Mateo, California, firm for its research and advisory services.

Future Image is also the managing partner of the Visual Communication initiative. This  research and communication project focuses on the growing importance of visual content as a tool for businesses to increase productivity, cut costs, develop new revenue streams, and communicate more effectively with customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and employees. Future Image hosts the Visual Communication: Infoimaging At Work executive conferences. Additional information is available at: www.visualcommunication.info .

Future Image offers two subscription-based information services, plus primary research studies, and a deep array of advisory services in its fields of expertise.

FUTURE IMAGE’S INFORMATION SERVICES

The Future Image Executive Information Service consists of a concise weekly executive briefing covering the most important news in the Digital Imaging industry, with commentary from Future Image analysts, as well as a monthly 16-page journal of behind-the-scenes coverage of key trends, technologies, and players. For more information and a free trial subscription, please see: http://www.futureimage.com/sfm.cgi?t=d/ft .

The Future Image WIRE (Wireless Imaging Research Edition) focuses on the intersection of imaging and wireless technology. It includes weekly “WIRE News” reports; monthly “WIRE Close-Ups,” and a hard copy of “Wireless Imaging – Infrastructure and Players” – the definitive report on Wireless Imaging. All documents and information are accessible through a keyword-searchable Web site.

For more information: www.wirelessimaging.info  or http://www.futureimage.com/sfm.cgi?t=home .

FUTURE IMAGE’S RESEARCH REPORTS

Future Image underwrites and publishes primary research studies on the impact of emerging, imaging-focused technologies or business trends. Recently published studies include:

Image Servers – Vendor Competitive Profiles and Early Adopter Case Studies. In-depth profiles of key vendors, and of the experiences of reference early adopter companies. For more information:  www.futureimage.com – go to “Imaging eServices.”

Digital Cameras: The Battle for the Emerging Consumer Market. Examines the current battle for dominance of the mass consumer market for digital cameras. For more information: www.futureimage.com –  go to “Imaging Appliances.”

THE FUTURE IMAGE ANALYST TEAM

Alexis Gerard, President
Mr. Gerard ranks among the visionaries whose insights and actions have contributed to shaping today’s digital imaging industry. He founded Future Image in 1991 and is the co-author (with Bob Goldstein) of a forthcoming book on Visual Communication.

Paul Worthington, Sr. Analyst for Devices and Services
Mr. Worthington’s areas of research include the impact of digital technology on image capture devices, printing services, and alternative output, and the convergence of still and video imaging.

Tony Henning, Sr. Analyst for Imaging Infrastructures
Mr. Henning’s areas of research include wireless imaging – the convergence of imaging and telecommunications, image servers, visual asset management, and digital rights management.

Joe Byrd, Sr. Analyst for Business Imaging
Mr. Byrd’s areas of focus are funding and ROI models for the imaging industry.

Future Image is the official information and research partner of the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A).

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Written by: Alexis Gerard, Tony Henning, Paul Worthington, Joe Byrd
Editorial Contact: Joe Byrd – JByrd@FutureImage.com