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		Analysing the Future of Classroom Display Technology - July 2010
		A one-off report analyzing the landscape of interactive display technology in education. The report draws upon Futuresource's unique history tracking technology in the classroom environment and the wider display hardware industry. Interactive learning, and more specifically Interactive Whiteboards, has become a boom area but until recently there has been very little pressure from new entrants and technologies. This picture changed in early 2010 with the launch of interactive flat panel displays and interactive projectors from major display vendors. As the strategic and competitive landscape changes and new hardware solutions are introduced this report assesses the likely market impact. It considers the entire education market from funding models and key usage/technology considerations through to pricing and roll-out scenarios. Key areas include: Overview of the current market situation - existing technology, market size, key players, class penetration, route to market and opportunities. Hardware Landscape and future considerations - cost structures, usage issues, impact of alternative display technologies. Content & Software - the impact of new entrants (hardware and software) on incumbent business models and software licensing structures. Installation Issues - impact of flat panels on areas such as transportation, insurance, resource, speed, classroom architecture and the like. Roll out scenarios - scenarios and forecasts developed with particular focus on cost matrix and software licensing models.		Chris McIntyre-Brown +44 (0) 1582 500 172 chris.mcintyre-brown@futuresource-hq.com

		Interactive Displays Quarterly Insight: State of the Market Report - May 2010
		This report looks at the worldwide market for Interactive displays where there was another strong quarter with few credit-crunch blues and education is still an enviable sector to be in. The report is close to 100 pages and coverage includes: Brand Analysis Sector Update, by Primary, Secondary, Higher Ed, Corporate Product and Feature Analysis Vendor Opportunities Short-throw Projector Models Tender Watch List - the countries where action is expected Classroom penetration forecasts by country This report comes with added value commentary from our team of analysts and consultants, which draws out key trends and explains market movements.		Colin Messenger +44 (0) 1582 500 151 colin.messenger@futuresource-hq.com

		Living With Digital, Wave 2, Consumer Research Study - March 2010
		Futuresource Consulting has completed another wave of its in-depth study based on original new research, "Living With Digital: Consumer Insights into Entertainment Consumption". The tracking study explores consumer behaviours when watching, playing and listening to entertainment content, drawing on direct feedback from users in the UK, France, Germany and the USA. In this second wave the research focused on changing TV viewing habits. The in-depth study was conducted with a representative sample and includes feedback from consumers as young as 12 years old. Questions that are addressed in this wave of the research include: What type of consumer behavior are we witnessing on TV screens? How important is high definition, multi-room and on-demand content (catch-up TV)? Are consumers paying for VoD or just watching for free? Which other devices are consumers watching online TV on? How long are they watching downloaded or streamed content? Will consumers pay for TV online? Are there some consumers more likely than others to pay? What type of content will consumers pay for online? Are people watching video on their phones? What are they watching and for how long? Are they paying for content on mobile phones and will they pay in the future? How interested are consumers in 3D in the home? Are consumers prepared to replace their current TVs to get 3D? How is interest and propensity to purchase a new TV impacted by experiencing 3D in movie theatres?		Alison Casey +44 (0) 1582 500 125 alison.casey@futuresource-hq.com

		Pro Camcorder EMEA Quarterly Market Update - February 2010
		The pro camcorder market is at a crucial point: years of growth culminating in a record 2008 left the market unprepared for the significant drop in volumes in 2009. With the average price of pro camcorders dropping and margins being squeezed, manufacturers are under pressure to examine the strategies used to maximise brand share, whilst effectively managing the channel. This, coupled with the threat from HD-capable DSLRs and ever-more sophisticated consumer camcorders, means that a return to the volumes witnessed before the economic downturn is by no means assured. Futuresource Consulting’s detailed pro camcorder market tracking service follows the market on a quarterly basis by examining volumes and values at a brand and country level and by covering verticals from videographers to education and corporations to broadcasters. The report covers the whole of EMEA and is based on actual volumes from manufacturers dating back to 2006. Forecasts by country and specification up to 2014 are also provided.		Adam Cox +44 (0) 1582 500 178 adam.cox@futuresource-hq.com

		Home Video Market Report: India - January 2010
		The Indian home entertainment sector is becoming increasingly competitive. Combined with the continued threat of piracy and a burgeoning pay TV market, the Indian home video market has faced considerable challenges but clear opportunities still remain. This report reviews the packaged home video market in India, looking at key issues, developments and impactors in the market in 2008/2009 and beyond. Market commentary and detailed software market volume/value quantification across VCD, DVD-Video and Blu-ray is provided from 2007 to 2013. In addition, home video hardware projections covering DVD, VCD and Blu-ray players are also included.		Mai Hoang +44 (0) 1582 500 117 mai.hoang@futuresource-hq.com

		Digital Camera Market Report - January 2010
		The Compact camera market is shrinking as a result of saturation, the recession, and moving forward, the growing threat from Cameraphones. The DSLR market on the other hand is still growing as it is far from saturated. This report reviews both the current situation and the future prospect for the European Digital Camera business in terms of the Compact and DSLR camera formats. The report looks at market volumes and drivers, pricing and value, and includes share of volumes by camera brand. Coverage is total Europe with individual country analysis extending to 16 countries.		James Wells +44 (0) 1582 500 148 james.wells@futuresource-hq.com

		Handheld Device Convergence - December 2009
		A 70-page strategic report focusing on the impact of convergence across the spectrum of handheld devices, drawing on Futuresource Consulting’s continuous global research services covering key segments such as digital consumer electronics, digital imaging and digital content distribution.		David Luu +44 (0) 1582 500 157 david.luu@futuresource-hq.com

		Games Report - December 2009
		Games markets have seen a reversal in fortunes in 2009 following a record breaking 2008, with many witnessing market declines. This report provides a summary of recent and expected trends in the games software and hardware markets. Detailed forecasts to 2013, split by console and handheld platform are provided, for physical product only. The geographic focus is on the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.		Patrik Pfandler +44 (0) 1582 500163 patrik.pfandler@futuresource-hq.com

		Online Video Report - December 2009
		Online video consumption in 2009 grew at an impressive rate, fuelled by free services such as YouTube and online TV services, as the PC/laptop becomes the hub of the digital home. This report summarises recent and expected trends in the overall online video sector, including market forecasts and analysis of the competitive environment. Within this, updated paid-for online video forecasts are provided, as well as forecasts relating to the wider online video markets, including the free online video sector. The geographic focus is on the USA, UK, Germany and France, with all forecasts relating to legitimate content only.		Mai Hoang +44 (0) 1582 500117 mai.hoang@futuresource-hq.com

		Recordable Media Market Report, Asia-Pacific – November 2009
		This report quantifies the markets in the Asia-Pacific region for recordable and re-recordable optical media. The report covers the CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW formats. Coverage of BD-R/RE is also included for Japan. Coverage of niche formats (Printable CD-R and DVD+/-R, Double-Layer DVD+/-R, 8cm DVD+/-R/RW and LightScribe CD-R and DVD+/-R) is also provided for the Japanese market. Specific data points in this report include: Trade Shipment data for 2007/2008 and forecasts to 2013, split by country for combined CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW media. ‘Per-disc’ average trade prices for 2007/2008 forecasts to 2013. Total trade market value for 2007/2008 and forecasts to 2013. 2008 market shares by vendor for Asia and for Japan. Estimated 2009 market shares by vendor for Asia and Japan 2009 distribution channels for the Asia-Pacific region for CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW and combined CD-R/RW & DVD+/-R/RW media.		Mats Larsson +44 (0) 1582 500170 mats.larsson@futuresource-hq.com

		Recordable Media Market Report, Worldwide – November 2009
		This report provides a worldwide recordable and re-recordable optical media market summary, drawing from our Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific Recordable Media Market Reports that were published between September and November 2009. The report covers the CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW formats. Coverage of BD-R/RE is also included for the USA, Western and Eastern Europe and Japan. Specific data points in this report include: Trade Shipment data for 2007/2008 and forecasts to 2013 for CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW media and combined CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW media. ‘Per-disc’ average trade prices for 2007/2008 forecasts to 2013 for CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW media. Total trade market value for 2007/2008 and forecasts to 2013 for CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW and combined CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW media. 2008 worldwide market shares by vendor for combined CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW media. Estimated 2009 worldwide market shares by vendor for combined CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW media.		Mats Larsson +44 (0) 1582 500170 mats.larsson@futuresource-hq.com

		Optical Drives Market Report - November 2009
		This report provides recent data and five year forecasts for the trade-shipment sales and installed base of the following optical disc drives in the Global OEM Markets and Aftermarkets: CD/DVD Combo Drives, DVD-ROM Drives, DVD Re-Writer Drives and Blu-ray Drives (combined BD-ROM, BD Combo and BD Re-Writer Drives). The regions covered by this report are the USA, Western Europe and Japan for all formats. Information is also provided for Asia for CD/DVD Combo Drives, DVD-ROM Drives and DVD Re-Writer Drives.		Jeremy Wills +44 (0) 1582 500154 jeremy.wills@futuresource-hq.com

		Home Video Market Report: Nordics – October 2009
		This report provides an outlook for the packaged home video market in the Nordics, covering Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The report reviews key issues and developments in 2009 and beyond. Market commentary and detailed forecasts from 2007 through to 2013 are provided. Forecasts cover DVD-Video and Blu-ray and includes: sell-through retail unit sales, sell-through retail value, rental retail value, as well as average sell-through retail pricing. In addition Blu-ray hardware projections covering standalone BD players and PS3 consoles are also provided.		Mai Hoang +44 (0) 1582 500 117 mai.hoang@futuresource-hq.com

		Recordable Media Market Report, Europe - October 2009
		This report quantifies the markets in Western and Eastern Europe for recordable and re-recordable optical media. The report covers the CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW and BD-R/RE formats. Coverage of niche formats (Printable CD-R and DVD+/-R, Double-Layer DVD+/-R, 8cm DVD+/-R/RW and LightScribe CD-R and DVD+/-R) is also provided for the total Western European market. Specific data points in this report include: Trade Shipment data for 2007/2008 and forecasts to 2013. ‘Per-disc’ average trade prices for 2007/2008 forecasts to 2013. Total trade market value for 2007/2008 and forecasts to 2013. 2008 market shares by vendor for Western Europe, Eastern Europe and all countries covered by this report. Estimated 2009 market shares by vendor for Western Europe and Eastern Europe and the top-6 Western European markets. 2009 distribution channels for CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW and combined CD-R/RW & DVD+/-R/RW media.		Mats Larsson +44 (0)1582 500170 mats.larsson@futuresource-hq.com

		The Business Potential for Networked Audio, USA and Western Europe - September 2009
		This report looks at the market prospects for networked audio i.e. products able to connect to the Internet or equipment across home networks. The analysis is focused on consumer electronics hardware, but includes a review of Internet Radio and music services development, which Futuresource sees as key market drivers. The report assesses how DLNA may affect networking development by consumers against the ‘personalisation’ of music using computers, handheld devices and physical connectivity to audio systems. The study draws on ongoing Futuresource research in global consumer electronics and entertainment media, plus dedicated interviews with major equipment vendors, component suppliers in different segments of the market. Regional market focus is on the USA and Western Europe, with country profiles for major European countries in respect to uptake of digital music and Internet Radio. Forecasts for key hardware categories are provided until 2013. Companies/Brands mentioned in this report include Sonos, Logitech, Rhapsody, Sirius, Apple, Spotify, Slacker, Pandora, Deezer, Denon, and Pure Digital.		John Bird +44 (0)1582 500137 john.bird@futuresource-hq.com

		Blu-ray Disc Replication Update - July 2009
		This report quantifies global pre-recorded Blu-ray disc manufacturing and provides strategic commentary, as well as analysis of current and projected disc production volumes and manufacturing capacity by world region, the competitive situation amongst BD replicators, global BD production by plant for 2006 to 2009 inclusive and the balance of supply and demand and bare disc pricing.		Michael Boreham +44 (0)1582 500161 michael.boreham@futuresource-hq.com

		DVD Industry Outlook Report - August 2009
		This report, as part of the DVD Watch Service assesses the current position and health of the global pre-recorded DVD replication industry. The report provides insight via commentary, as well as a regional breakdown of current and forecasted DVD replication volumes and replication capacity and an overview of the competitive situation amongst replicators by major world regions. The report also includes a snapshot of DVD bare disc pricing in the USA and Europe. It is accompanied by plant-by-plant DVD disc production tables for 2006 to 2009 inclusive, worldwide.		Jeremy Wills +44 (0)1582 500154 jeremy.wills@futuresource-hq.com

		Professional Tape Market Report - August 2009
		This report quantifies and forecasts the trade shipment demand for professional tape and other media used in the broadcast, production and post-production environments. The geographical coverage is the USA and the top 6 Western European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK). The report includes forecasts, by format to 2013 for the demand, trade price and trade value of analogue and digital tape media. Also included are market shares by media brand for 2008 and 2009, media usage by channel and tape shell size, as well a top-line summary of the key trends in this sector.		Jeremy Wills +44 (0)1582 500154 jeremy.wills@futuresource-hq.com

		Recordable Media Market Report: Americas - September 2009
		This report provides an overview of demand for recordable and re-recordable optical media in the Americas. The geographical coverage is North America (the USA, Canada and Mexico) and South and Central America (with country breakdowns provided in some cases). The formats included in the report are CD-R/RW, DVDR and DVDRW. For the USA, recordable and re-recordable Blu-ray (BD-R/RE) and the niche formats (Printable CD-R and DVDR, Dual-Layer DVDR, 8cm DVDR/RW and LightScribe CD-R and DVDR) are also covered. Key data points in the report include: forecasts for trade shipment volumes, average trade price per disc and total trade value by format and country, an assessment of distribution channels, 2008 and 2009 market shares by brand and format. An Executive Summary highlighting the key trends and developments in the Recordable Optical Media Markets in the Americas is also included. The report is accompanied by data tables in Excel providing projected disc sales, average trade price per disc and total market trade value by country and/or region and format.		Mats Larsson +44 (0)1582 500170 Mats.Larsson@futuresource-hq.com

		Photobook Market Report, Western Europe - September 2009
		This report has been prepared as part of the Futuresource Digital Imaging Watch Service and follows the Photobook & Photo-Merchandise report published in July 2008. It assesses the development of the photobook market in Western Europe and includes volume and value forecasts through to 2013, distribution trends and a detailed overview of the competitive situation. Geographic coverage includes Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK. Over 60 interviews were undertaken between May and August 2009 with key manufacturers, vendors, Online service providers and retailers across Europe. Some companies/brands mentioned in this report include CeWe, Photobox, Snapfish, HP, Hewlett Packard, Xerox, Kodak, Indigo, iGen, Nexpress, Extrafilm, Albumprinter, Hofmann, Photocity, Rikorda, Fotoprix, Hema, Webprint, Kruidvat, DM and Schlecker.		Joanna Wright +44 (0)1582 500147 joanna.wright@futuresource-hq.com

		Television Display Regional Market Summary: Europe - July 2009
		This report provides an update for the TV Displays market, including: unit shipments, average price and market value forecasts to 2013 by technology, segmented by screen size and key flat panel feature set (IP connectivity, Digital Tuners, High-Definition), LCD and Plasma competitive analysis by country, and Flat Panel channel distribution analysis by country. Geographically the report breaks out 19 countries in Europe. Companies/brands mentioned in this report include Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Philips, LG, and Toshiba.		David Watkins +44 (0)1582 500171 david.watkins@futuresource-hq.com

		IP connected devices & the role of ‘over the top TV’ - July 2009
		This report provides an overview of the current state of the market development for IP enabled video devices in the USA and Western Europe. IP connectivity is rapidly being integrated as a function into an increasing number of CE products. - TVs, BD players and recorders, STBs, games consoles and other devices. It is games consoles that currently have the highest level of penetration of this feature. The biggest area of development is in the TV market where this feature is rapidly gaining penetration across all ranges such that the vast majority of TV products will have this capability within the next two years. Creation of IP connectivity in a wide range of CE equipment allows the development of new content markets bringing new entertainment services into the home. These services are already established (e.g. BBC iPlayer) but have largely been delivered to the PC. In order to assess the market impact of this capability, primary research has been conducted amongst CE manufacturers, Hollywood studios, games publishers and component suppliers. As importantly research has been conducted amongst consumers into their use of PCs and Internet delivered content. Additionally, the report draws on the ongoing research and analysis from a number of Futuresource subscription programmes including consumer electronics, broadcast and home video. Companies/brands mentioned in this report include Yahoo, Netflix, Flickr, BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Hulu, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Vizio, PS3, Xbox 360, Canvas, and CinemaNow, Widgets.		Graeme Packman +44 (0)1582 500131 graeme.packman@futuresource-hq.com

		AV Speaker Dock Market Outlook USA, Japan and Western Europe - June 2009
		The AV Speaker Dock market grew 25% in 2008 across the USA, Japan and Western Europe to reach 15.2 m units. Growth was fuelled by increasing demand for high–end portable AV players such as Apple’s iPod Touch, falling prices and the integration of ‘docks’ into other audio products, including clock radios and Home Audio systems. This report provides an assessment of the AV Speaker Dock and Universal Portable Speakers market including: Volume and Value forecasts through to 2013, Product segmentation and forecast through to 2011, average price development. Geographically the report covers USA, Japan and Western Europe (including breakout for UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy). Some companies/brands mentioned in this report include Bose, Logitech, Intempo, JBL, Gear4, Logic3, Altec Lansing, Philips, and Sony.		David Watkins +44 (0)1582 500171 david.watkins@futuresource-hq.com

		Global Consumer Electronics Market and Competition Update - June 2009
		This Global Consumer Electronics Market Competition Update report reviews developments across the global consumer electronics hardware market, updating the previous Futuresource Global CE report published in May 2008. The report covers the full range of CE products including AV, PC, mobile-centric products, games, imaging and automotive. Some companies/brands mentioned in this report include Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Apple, Nokia, Canon, Nintendo, and more.		John Bird +44 (0)1582 500137 john.bird@futuresource-hq.com

		Home Networking Global Update - May 2009
		Increasing ownership of home PCs, especially laptops, combined with the growing availability and uptake of high speed broadband are contributing significantly to the development of Home Networking as users seek to share internet access across multiple in-home PCs and provide access to peripheral devices such as printers. The next step in the home network’s evolution is connecting entertainment devices, both to enhance their functionality and to enable digital content distribution around the home. This report provides detail analysis of the current status of the home networking environment and provides a detail insight into the drivers that will shape the concepts future development. Companies/brands mentioned in this report include MoCA, Netgear, Linksys, D-Link, and DLNA.		Carl Hibbert +44 (0)1582 500110 carl.hibbert@futuresource-hq.com