Harbor Research, Inc., Explores Pervasive Internet Applications

Coverage of the Internet in the late 90s focused on B2B and B2C models that revolutionized the way business is done. It is high time for that focus to shift. The next level of change will prove to be even more dramatic as billions of everyday devices, equipment, appliances and machines become networked. This new level of connectivity will result in a degree of customization and service that was once unimaginable. New applications and opportunities will soon mature, providing the customer with a brand new user experience.

Boston - August 2002 -- Harbor Research, Inc., announces the latest issue of The Pervasive Internet Report, an online tool combining a comprehensive research database with an analytical monthly report. This new service helps companies make fast, informed decisions about how to approach the smart device and services market. It provides companies access to information on the technologies, standards, adoption behaviors, and corporate alliances underlying the Pervasive Internet.

Harbors newest issue of the Pervasive Internet Report focuses on the applications and opportunities that arise with Pervasive Internet adoption. There is huge, untapped potential in devices and systems that currently reside in homes, businesses, and factories. Companies can use the dormant information in these products to improve customer service and marketing efforts, provide remote diagnostics and customized services, optimize their own product development, and increase revenue. The applications and opportunities of the Pervasive Internet are myriad and the businesses that take advantage of them first will set the standards in their venues. Harbor has done extensive research on the financial benefits of networking. Our eight-year market forecast shows huge revenue potential ($264.5 million by 2010) in device enablement, monitoring, and services.

The new issue of the Pervasive Internet Report includes

1.    Applications and Opportunities in the Pervasive Internet"-a detailed overview based upon Harbors most recent research, analysis, and interviews with company executives

2.    Complete Harbor profiles of five important emergent players: Graviton, Innovada, LiveDevices, ManageTheWorld, and Volantis

3.    Recent key events of the Pervasive phenomenon, from M&A activity to product announcements and standards news, with Harbor commentary and links

4.    Profiles or ten primary market-venues with full real-time queries of our Knowledge Base-displaying listings and micro-profiles of all companies, products, and events related to each venue.

For more information on the The Pervasive Internet Report" or on Harbor Research, please visit the companys Web site at http://www.harborresearch.com. To receive Harbor Research press releases by email, send a request to info@harborresearch.com.

Founded in 1984, Harbor Research, Inc. is a high-tech strategic consulting and research firm. At the core of Harbors approach is a thorough understanding of the technologies, business characteristics, and management and organizational challenges of technology enterprises. Harbors strength is built on years of experience with in-depth strategic consulting and research and analysis services.