Our Work in Progress -- Disruptive Technology Market Research

We're studying emerging technology developments and associated trends. Each topic is reviewed from a human factors and usability perspective -- within the context of end-to-end product or service lifecycles.

We utilize an approach that enables network service providers, semiconductor or device manufacturers, systems vendors and software developers to evaluate the adoption potential of a new technology -- so you can incorporate validated user requirements within your product design process.

Current Research Focus:

• Social Media (Web 2.0, RSS, Mash-ups)
• Unified Messaging (Voice, Email, Chat, IM)
• Presence/Proximity Detection (RFID & GPS)
• Mobile Multimedia VAS (SMS, MMS, IM, WAP)
• Digital Signage (P2P Content Delivery Networks)
• Wi-Fi Public Hotspots (Open Wireless Broadband)
• Wireless Mesh Networks (Wi-Fi & WiMAX Integration)
• Social Networking Software (Community Development)
• Peer Group Application Support (Customer Corps Model)
• Collaborative Micro-Publishing (Wiki, Weblog, and Podcast)
• Interactive New Media Co-Creation Models (User Engagement)
• Digital Content Monetization Models (Advertising and Sponsorship)