Harbor Research, Inc., announces The Pervasive Internet Report

The world's devices are getting smarter. Some are learning how to talk with their users, and each other. This is going to revolutionize the design, use and management of billions of devices across all industries. Harbor's Pervasive Internet Report covers the growth of this pervasive computing and networking phenomena including players, trends, technologies and opportunities.

Boston - July 2002 – Harbor Research, Inc., announces 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.

A recent Harbor Research study indicates that by 2010, the non-PC intelligent device market will soar past $250 billion with over 500 million intelligent devices networked for online services and remote monitoring. According to Harbor President, Glen Allmendinger, Over the next several years Pervasive Internet adoption will revolutionize the way companies do business. We found that over 60% of device OEMs plan to have Internet-enabled capabilities by 2003. This will create a huge shift in product design and consumer expectations. People will interact with devices in a completely different manner and look for a whole new degree of depth and personalization of services."

The term Pervasive Internet" signifies the phenomenon of electronic devices with embedded intelligence, allowing for greater speed and communication both in business and in day-to-day life. The Pervasive Internet Report includes original Harbor analysis and timely perspectives on the trends and issues impacting the growth of Pervasive Internet technologies. Harbors report provides insight into venue activity (retail, industrial, power, consumer, building, transportation, etc.), market adoption, corporate transactions, organizational changes, and financial news, and includes a comprehensive list of relevant industry events. In addition to in-depth market analysis, the report includes profiles of companies actively providing solutions in the Pervasive Internet arena. This allows companies interested in moving into the Pervasive Internet marketplace an easily navigable database of potential partners. Whether looking to invest or compete in the Pervasive Internet arena, companies can rely on Harbors research to facilitate informed decision-making.

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.