TFI News - Archive

2006

Happy Holidays to all from TFI!
Larry Vanston speaks on "Telecom Technology Convergence."
TFI announces publication of its new report, Assessment of Wireless Broadband as a Competitor to Wireline Broadband
Authored by Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D. and sponsored by the Telecommunications Technology Forecasting Group (TTFG) (November 2006).
David Smith is on the panel "Stimulating Innovation" and speaks on "Innovation Benchmarks for the Future."
Texas Lyceum's Harnessing the Lightning: An Economic Growth Summit for Texas in San Antonio, Texas (November 14, 2006).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "A Futurist's Perspective: It's More Than Just Technology."
MEMS Executive Congress in Scottsdale, Arizona (November 5, 2006).
David Smith speaks on "Top Technology Trends You Can't Ignore."
InnoTech Conference in Austin, Texas (November 2, 2006).
TFI announces second annual seminars/symposium series: Technology Forecasting Mini Seminar, Broadband Futures Seminar, and Impacts of Broadband on Asset Valuation Symposium scheduled February 5-7, 2007.
Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D. (Seminars/Symposium Director). Also featuring John Vanston, Ph.D., David Smith, Ray Hodges, and invited panelists to be announced. Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown, Austin, Texas. (November 2006).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "Future Trends--Future Directions."
National Business Incubation Association's Summit for Advanced Incubation Professionals in Denver, Colorado (October 30, 2006).
David Smith is a Keynote Speaker on "Future Trends, Technology, and Innovation: The Enablers for Transformation."
Future Technologies Conference II sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration in Washington, D.C. (October 12, 2006).
David Smith and Chelsea Skelley contribute article on how manufacturers must evolve to succeed in today’s business environment.
David Smith and C. A. Skelley, "Comprehending Partnerships," The Machinist (October 2006).
David Smith discusses communications networks that move with users.
Dan Zehr, "Giving New Meaning to 'Mobile Communication,'" Austin American-Statesman (October 5, 2006).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Examining the Impact of Price and Other Factors on Forecasting for Technology Adoption Rates," conducts one-day TFI Post Conference Workshop entitled "Technology Adoption and Substitution Forecasting in Telecoms," and is Chair the final day of the conference.
IIR Telecoms Market Forecasting 2006 in Lisbon, Portugal (September 28, 2006).
David Smith speaks on "An Overview of Emerging Technology."
The City of Austin's Emerging Technology and Telecommunications Meeting in Austin, Texas (September 27, 2006).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Convergence within the Communications Industry (Property Tax)."
2006 Broadband Tax Institute Conference in Chicago, Illinois (September 19, 2006).
Bill Kleinebecker and David Smith welcome the new technology bubble.
Eric Decker and Elizabeth Hockerman, "In Search of: The Next Google," Small Business Times (September 15, 2006).
Larry Vanston says transition to VoIP technology is inevitable.
Shelly Orman, "Staying on the Line: Companies Are Discovering the Benefits of High Tech Phone Service," Austin Business Journal (August 25, 2006).
David Smith wraps-up semester speaking on "Future Trends and Paradigm Shifts in Technology Transfer."
Masters of Technology Commercialization Program at IC2 Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, in Austin, Texas (August 25, 2006).
David Smith talks about increasing bandwidth demand.
Jonathan Sidener, "Need for Speed," San Diego Union-Tribune (August 21, 2006).
David Smith and Chelsea Skelley contribute article for special manufacturing issue of magazine.
David Smith and C. A. Skelley, "Globalization Transformation," Tennessee's Business Magazine (Summer 2006).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Convergence Within the Communications Industry—What Does It All Mean?"
36th Annual Wichita Program, Appraisal for Ad Valorem Taxation of Communications, Energy and Transportation Properties in Wichita, Kansas (July 25, 2006).
David Smith discusses communication habits of "tweeners."
Vicki Gervickas, "Hooking Up With GenerationNext," Communications Crossroads (Summer 2006).
David Smith speaks on "The Digital Convergence Initiative—It's About the Horizontal Not Just the Vertical."
Texas Independent Games Conference in Austin, Texas (July 23, 2006).
John Vanston is Panel Chair for "Superpower Panel: Where Do Great Ideas Come From?" and speaks on "The Five Views of the Future™."
Emerging Technologies, New Product Development and Marketing Innovations 2006, sponsored by Frost & Sullivan in San Diego, California (June 19, 2006).
David Smith speaks on "The Future: Technology and Manufacturing."
NSF/SRC/ SEMATECH Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing TeleSeminar Series (June 15, 2004). This series is hosted by the Center member universities: University of Arizona, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of California-Berkeley, Cornell University, Purdue University, and Lincoln Laboratory.
David Smith gives series of Keynote Speeches on "The Future as Seen through Technology Law—It's Not Just Technology Anymore!"
FSI Knowdedge Services Seminar Series. Presentation locations include Forest Grove, Oregon (June 8, 2006), San Jose, California (June 6, 2006), New Paltz, New York (June 1, 2006), Dallas, Texas (May 25, 2006), and Austin, Texas (May 23, 2006).
Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "The 5 Technology Trends You Can't Ignore."
ITEC Dallas in Dallas, Texas (June 7, 2006).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Today's Kids: Telecom at 30."
PoliTech 2006 sponsored by the Telecommunications Association of Michigan in Lansing, Michigan (May 24, 2006).
Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "The 5 Technology Trends You Can't Ignore."
ITEC Houston in Houston, Texas (May 17-18, 2006).
David Smith is Panel Chair for "Public Private Partnerships for Cluster Development," and speaks on "Austin and Texas In Transition: A New Way of Looking at the Future Economy."
Digital Regions Seminar, World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) in Austin, Texas, May 1-2, 2006 TFI is proud to be a Partner of this event.
TFI awarded contract by the Texas State Technical Colleges System (TSTC) to conduct the studies Home Technology Integration and Mechatronics.
(April 2006).
TFI announces publication of its new report, Biotechnology: A Guide to Business and Workplace Development.
Authored by John H. Vanston, Ph.D. and Henry Elliott, M.S. (April 2006).
David Smith speaks on "Don't Be Left Behind: U.S. Technology—Its Past, Present and Future."
The SAGE Enrichment Annual Lecture Program, sponsored by the University of Texas in Austin, Texas (April 10, 2006).
Ray Hodges comments on importance of faster wireless Internet.
Tamara Chuang, "Chip to Put Faster Net on Cell Phones," Orange County Register (April 6, 2006).
TFI's market research report, Transforming the Local Exchange: Third Edition, and its lead author Lawrence K. Vanston, receive excellent response.
Mark Goldberg, "Transforming the Local Loop," Telecom Trends (March 31, 2006).
Patrick Barnard, "Report: ILECs Must Upgrade Their Networks if They Are to Survive," TMCnet (March 10, 2006).
"New Edition of Telecom Report by Technology Futures, Inc. "Transforming the Local Exchange Network: Third Edition"," Telecomworld.com (March 9, 2006).
Larry Vanston comments on competition in the telecom industry.
Elizabeth Geldermann, "Call Forwarding: Telecom Companies Bundle Up for the Next Generation," Small Business Times (March 31, 2006).
Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "The Future Is Now."
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association's Telecom Executive Forum in Palm Springs, California (March 27, 2006).
David Smith contributes digital home piece to popular magazine's 20th anniversary article, "Future Shock: Enough with the Past. We Ask 5 Futurists to Describe the Changes Coming our Way,"
"David Smith, "The Digital Home: Get Ready for On-Demand Gaming, IP TV and Do-It-Yourself Everything," Network World (March 27, 2006).
David Smith discusses continuing expansion of the manufacturing industry to a global marketplace.
Erin Edgemon, "Manufacturers Must Evolve," The Daily News Journal (March 19, 2006).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "Global Manufacturing Forecast."
Manufacturing Excellence Conference sponsored by Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (March 16, 2006).
John Vanston and Henry Elliott conduct one-day executive symposium on "Technical Intelligence for Smarter Decision Making."
Medical Industry 2006 sponsored by Frost & Sullivan in San Francisco, California (March 16, 2006).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "Manufacturing/Technology Trends in 2006."
Focus on Business sponsored by Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, Minnesota (March 14, 2006).
David Smith speaks on "Future of Education as Seen Through Technology Laws."
Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, Minnesota (March 13, 2006).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Wireless Trends: Promise of WiMax."
Fast Forward Wireless: Future Business Opportunities sponsored by MIT Enterprise Forum in Austin, Texas (March 8, 2006).
TFI announces publication of new market research report, Transforming the Local Exchange Network: Third Edition.
Authored by Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D. and Ray L. Hodges, sponsred by the Telecommunications Technology Forecasting Group (TTFG) (March 2006).
David Smith interviewed on technology trends from a manufacturing perspective.
Dennis Anhalt, "Focus on Business", KXRA Radio, Alexandria, Minnesota (February 15, 2006).
David Smith speaks on "Future of Texas as Seen Through Technology Laws."
Texas State Center for International Studies in Austin, Texas (February 8, 2006).
TFI conducts new seminar series: Technology Forecasting Mini Seminar, Broadband Futures Seminar, and Impacts of Broadband on Telecom Depreciation and Asset Valuation Seminar.
Larry Vanston (Seminar Director), John Vanston, David Smith are presenters. Austin, Texas. (February 6-8, 2006).
New TFI trends paper, "Top 7 Technology Trends for 2006," by David Smith reviewed.
"Shorter Life Spans for Tech Products," Futurist Update (February 2006).
David Smith discusses people's attachment to technology as real-time communications increase.
Michael Kinsman, "Upcoming Ruling Worries Extreme BlackBerry Users," San Diego Union-Tribune (January 29, 2006).
David Smith's presentation at the Institute of Management Consultants receives excellent response.
Art Gillis, "A Futurist's Look at Technology," Bank Systems & Technology (January 18, 2006).
TFI's graph, "Broadband Households by Nominal Data Rate," prominently featured.
"Oregon Conference Highlights FTTP Interest," Broadband Properties (January 2006).
Larry Vanston offers insight to independent telcos on offering video services.
Masha Zager, "Starting a Telco-Based Video Service", Broadband Properties (January 2006).
David Smith discusses how to manage changes in the Wi-Fi industry.
Giselle Greenwood, "The Way to Grow", Austin Business Journal (January 16, 2006).
David Smith speaks on "Suffering from Technology Confusion? Learn How to Use Emerging Technology Trends and Information to Propel Your Business Forward."
Institute of Management Consultants in Dallas, Texas (January 16, 2006).
Larry Vanston quoted on the growth of IP video.
Masha Zager, "High-Speed Zone—This Week in Broadband Data," IP Capsule E-Newsletter (CED Magazine)(January 12, 2006).
David Smith comments on progress by the PC industry to make the computer the hub of the digital living room.
Clint Swett, "Aiming for the Digital Living Room," Sacramento Bee (January 5, 2006).
David Smith speaks on "Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities."
Progress Energy's IT Leadership Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina (January 5, 2006).
TFI Once Again Ushers in the New Year with a Special Trend Paper.
TFI's anaylst report, Forecasts for Broadband Communications: An Analyst Report by Technology Futures, Inc., by Lawrence K. Vanston, receives attention.
"Report: Broadband Will Continue to be Adopted at a Rapid Rate," Cabling Installation & Maintenance (January 4, 2006).
"Bell-Backed Study Projects 50% 24-Mbps Penetration by 2015," TRDaily (December 19, 2005).
"Forecasts for Broadband Communications," Technology News (December 19, 2005).
David Smith, "Top 7 Technology Trends for 2006" (January 2006).
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2005

TFI announces new 1-day seminar series: Technology Forecasting Mini Seminar, Broadband Futures Seminar, and Impacts of Broadband on Telecom Depreciation and Asset Valuation Seminar.
The seminars are scheduled February 6-8, 2006, respectively, at the Hampton Inn and Suites in downtown Austin, Texas. Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., is Course Director.
David Smith speaks on "Austin and the Future of Texas as Seen Through Technology Laws."
The City of Austin's Future Economic Development Meeting in Austin, Texas (December 14, 2005).
TFI announces publication of new analyst paper Forecasts for Broadband Communications: An Analyst Report by Technology Futures, Inc..
Authored by Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D. (December 2005).
David Smith discussed how to allay employees' anxiety about technology change.
Liz Parks, "Managing a Technology Change in Your Pharmacy," Retail Pharmacy Management (November/December 2005).
David Smith speaks on "Digital Convergence."
2005 InnoTech: Business & Technology Innovation Conference & Expo, in Austin, Texas (November 15, 2005).
David Smith predicts changes that widespread wireless Internet access may bring.
John Van, "Plumbing. Telephone. Television. Wireless," Chicago Tribune (November 5, 2005).
David Smith speaks on "Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities."
Rackspace Managed Hosting in San Antonio, Texas (November 4, 2005).
David Smith and Chelsea Skelley write article on where Austin will be in 2030 for publication's 25th Anniversary Issue.
David Smith and C.A. Skelley, "Improving Austin Connections Will Spark Futures Growth, Innovation," Austin Business Journal (October 31, 2005).
David Smith speaks on "Austin and the Future of Texas, As Seen Through the Lens of Technology Law."
Technology Advisors Group in Austin, Texas (October 28, 2005).
Larry Vanston speaks on "So This Time Do the Telcos Have It Right?" and "Advanced Services, Beyond the Hype."
iHollywood's Triple Play: Voice, Video, Data at Telecom '05 in Las Vegas, Nevada (October 24, 2005). TFI is proud to be a Research Partner of this event.
David Smith is Conference Chairman and speaks on "Digital Convergence—What the Future Holds."
Digital Convergence Initiative Conference 2005 in San Marcos, Texas. (September 22, 2005). TFI is proud to be a Gold r of this event.
John Vanston and Henry Elliott speak on "The Role of Biotechnology in New Curricula Development."
Steering Committee of the Texas State Leadership Consortium for Curricula Development in Austin, Texas (September 13, 2005).
Larry Vanston speaks on "VoIP and Fixed Wireless."
The 19th Annual Meeting of The Society of Depreciation Professionals in San Antonio, Texas (September 13, 2005).
In-Q-Tel, the venture-capital firm TFI assisted in designing and establishing for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1999, is going strong.
The CIA has deployed roughly 100 new technologies for its analysts and spies, and the CIA, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency is expecting to commit about $65 million this year. Jay Solomon, "Investing in Intelligence," Wall Street Journal (September 12, 2005).
David Smith and Bill Kleinebecker comment on changes in Texas broadband television market.
Giselle Greenwood, "Grande for Sale?" Austin Business Journal (August 22, 2005).
TFI conducts two-day public seminar Product and Technology Roadmapping: Linking Market, Products and Technology.
David Smith (Seminar Director), John Vanston, and Bill Kleinbecker are the presenters. Conducted in conjunction with The Management Roundtable in Chicago, Illinois (August 8-9, 2005). Seminar sells out!
David Smith comments on remote monitoring of company operations via the Internet.
Corina Kellam, "Playing It Safe," Austin Business Journal (August 8, 2005).
John Speaks on "Biotechnology: The Role of Community and Technical Colleges."
Texas Leadership Consortium for Curriculum Development in Austin, Texas (August 3, 2005).
Telecom forecasting article by Larry Vanston and Ray Hodges receives attention.
"Technology Forecasting for Telecommunications," TMCnet (July 14, 2005).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Forecasts of Skyrocketing Bandwidth Needs&"
Municipal Broadband Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (July 11, 2005).
David Smith delivers Commencement Address for first graduating class.
DeVry University--Houston Campuses, Houston, Texas (June 17, 2005).
John Vanston speaks on "The Future as YOU See It."
Austin Chapter of the World Future Society in Austin, Texas (June 16, 2005).
David Smith speaks on "The Future of the U.S. and Management Consulting as Seen Through Technology Laws."
David receives the IMC's highest speaker ratings in its conference history. Institute of Management Consultants USA 2005 North American Conference in Kansas City, Missouri (May 23, 2005).
David Smith writes white paper on roadmapping using travel maps as an analogy.
David Smith, &"Strategic Roadmapping&" (May 2005).
TFI U.S. household broadband projections used in analysis.
Om Malik, &"On the Road to a Broadband Nation," Business 2.0 (May 2005).
David Smith writes article about drivers influencing the adoption of P2P networks and the market.
David Smith, "Peer Networks-Plague or Promise?" Phone+ (April 2005).
David Smith discusses mega trends that will greatly impact our technological future.
"IC2 Senior Research Fellow David Smith Addresses the U.S. Senate on Emerging Technologies," IC2 Institute Update, University of Texas at Austin (Spring 2005). For more on these mega trends, please see "TFI Provides 2005 Trends that will Catalyze the Future."
Bill Kleinebecker speaks on "A View of the Future: The Next 20 Years."
Veritas Geo-Services in Galveston, Texas (April 1, 2005).
David Smith speaks on "Local and Regional Technology Commercialization and Economic Development Initiatives."
Third Annual Austin-San Antonio NanoBio Tech Summit sponsored by The Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council. San Marcos, Texas (April 1, 2005).
David Smith accepted as a member of Association of Professional Futurists.
(April 2005).
TFI's household broadband projections and graph used in analysis.
Craig Webb, "How Fast is Fast Enough?" USTA Telecom Executive (March/April 2005).
TFI's market research report, Forecasts for Higher Bandwidth Broadband Services, and its lead author Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., receive excellent response.
Bob Pease, "Shifting Into High Bandwidth Gear," Fiber Optic Technology (March 2005).
"Forecasts for Higher Bandwidth Broadband Services," TMCnet (February 3, 2005).
"TFI forecasts U.S. Broadband to Increase the Use of Fiber," Fiber Optics Weekly Update (December 24, 2004).
"TFI: Half of U.S. Households to Subscribe to Broadband," T@G (December 21, 2004).
Preston Gralla, "U.S. Lags in Broadband Adoption Despite VoIP Demand, Says Report," EE Times (December 16, 2004).
"TFI Forecasts U.S. Broadband," Lightreading (December 15, 2004).
"Vanston: Telcos Getting Serious About Broadband," Telephony (December 13, 2004).
"U.S. broadband penetration to reach 75% by 2010, contends new report," Lightwave (December 9, 2004).
TFI awarded contract by the Texas State Technical Colleges System (TSTC) to conduct a study on biotechnology.
(March, 2005).
TFI cors presentation.
"The Free Agent Economy," Central Texas Branch of the World Future Society (February 26, 2005).
Larry Vanston discusses RBOCs future.
Meghan Fuller, "RBOCs are Banking on Video to Bolster Their Service Offerings," Lightwave (February 2005).
David Smith speaks on "Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities."
CIO Executive Meeting of The Information Management Forum in Dana Point, California. (February 14-15, 2005).
Larry Vanston comments on how broadband service revenues are starting to make up for access line declines.
Dan O'Shea, "Cashing in on Convergence," Telephony (February 14, 2005).
David Smith's views of emerging trends reviewed.
"Technology Trends in 2005 That Will Catalyze the Future," TMCnet (January 26, 2005).
David Smith interviewed on technology trends and educational needs relating to Austin, Texas.
KXAN, Channel 36 (January 21, 2005).
David Smith speaks on "Austin and the Future of Texas as Seen Through Technology Laws."
DeVry University in Austin, Texas (January 21, 2005).
TFI co-sponsors National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) Training Conference.
Austin, Texas (January 12-14, 2005).
David Smith speaks on "Future of Gaming--Networks."
IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada (January 4, 2005).
TFI Ushers in 2005 with special trend piece.
David Smith, "TFI Provides 2005 Trends that will Catalyze the Future" (January 2005).
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2004

Larry Vanston and Ray Hodges write featured article for prestigious international telecommunications journal about applying formal technology forecasting to the telecommunications industry.
Lawrence K. Vanston, Ray L. Hodges, "Technology Forecasting for Telecommunications" Telektronikk (4th Quarter 2004).
David Smith quoted on role of Web in disaster relief.
"Web Sites Get Word Out Fast to Collect for Tsunami Relief," Austin American-Statesman (December 30, 2004).
Larry Vanston quoted on the value of DSL.
Dan O'Shea, "BellSouth Looks Toward Next-Gen DSL," Telephony (December 13, 2004).
John Vanston and Henry Elliot author report, 2004 Emerging Technology Programs Report: Advanced Digital Manufacturing, Hybrid Vehicles, Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), and Computer Forensics.
Sponsored by Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and available electronically at no cost to the public on TFI's Website (December 2004).
David Smith comments on Austin's support of innovative companies.
"Strengthening Austin's Economy," Austin Business Journal (December 10, 2004).
Homeland Security: A Technology Forecast report reviewed and lead author John H. Vanston, Ph.D, quoted.
"Homeland Security Efforts Will Lead to More Texas Jobs", Study Finds, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio Business Journals (December 9, 2004);
"Focus on Homeland Security Could Create High Tech Jobs, Study Finds", Texas Government Insider (December 10, 2004).
TFI announces publication of new market research report, Forecasts for Higher Bandwidth Broadband Services.
Authored by Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D. and sponsored by the Telecommunications Technology Forecasting Group (TTFG) (December 2004).
David Smith speaks on "Introduction to Planning for the Future."
Digital Communication Technologies Project at Baylor University in Waco, Texas (November 2, 2004).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Broadband Wireless Market Forecasts."
2nd Annual Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG) Symposium in Austin, Texas. (October 20-22, 2004).
TFI is proud to be a Gold r of 2nd Annual Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG) Symposium.
Robert W. Heath Jr. (left), General Conference Chair, poses with TFI Staff at TFI booth in Austin, Texas (October 20-22, 2004).
John H. Vanston, Ph.D. and Henry Elliot author report, Homeland Security, A Technology Forecast, for Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System.
The report offers information, insights, and forecasts on U.S. homeland security. Available electronically at no cost to the public on TFI's website (October 2004).
TFI founder and chairman, Dr. John Vanston, writes article on applying a systematic assessment framework to forecasts for The Industrial Research Institute's prestigious journal.
John H. Vanston, Ph.D., "Testing the Tea Leaves: Evaluating the Validity of Forecasts," Research-Technology Management, (September-October 2004).
John H. Vanston, Ph.D. speaks on "The Future & Its Impact On Small Cities."
Tyler Economic Development Council, Tyler, Texas (June 17, 2004).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Technology Substitution and Competition on the U.S. Telecommunications Industry".
34th Annual Wichita Program: Appraisal for Ad Valorem Taxation of Communications, Energy, and Transportation Properties in Wichita, Kansas (July 27, 2004).
John Vanston speaks on "The Future & Its Impact On Small Cities."
Tyler Economic Development Council, Tyler, Texas (June 17, 2004).
David Smith opines on what the increase in local investments might mean to the Austin technology community.
Ben Philpott, "Venture Capital in Austin," KUT Public Radio, 90.5, (June 6, 2004).
David Smith speaks on "Military Implications of Future Developments."
Central Texas West Point Society, Austin, Texas (June 2, 2004).
TFI awarded contract by the Texas State Technical Colleges System (TSTC) to conduct technology forecasts in Cyber Forensics, Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Hybrid Automobiles, and Digital Manufacturing.
These forecasts will be used by the two-year colleges in the State to assist in the design, initiation, and conduct of related education programs (June 2004).
John Vanston, TFI, and Michael Bettersworth, Texas State Technical Colleges System (TSTC), co-present insights on and results of TFI/TSTC's Programs for Emerging Technologies (PET).
Annual Conference of the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD), Austin, Texas (May 25, 2004).
Bill Kleinebecker and David Smith predict what increasing computer sales might mean the Austin technology economy.
Ben Philpott, "Tech Boom?," KUT Public Radio, 90.5, (June 1, 2004).
David Smith, as a member of the Steering Committee and invitee, participates in the Digital Cinema Institute Summit.
red by the University of Texas Film Institute, the event addresses the future of digital cinema and UT as an emerging center for the industry. Austin, Texas (May 7, 2004).
David Smith is guest interviewee for popular Next News column.
James Pethokoukis, "Friday Forward: A Chat With a Technology Futurist," U.S. News and World Report (March 12, 2004).
John Vanston presents results of TFI authored reports on Nanotechnology, Fuel Cells, and Homeland Security.
Seamless Transition Conference in Dallas, Texas (March 9., 2004). Participants include 2-year college deans and other educational leaders.
TFI's market research report, Forecasts of Access Line Competition in the Local Exchange, authored by Lawrence K. Vanston, receives media attention.
Paul Park, "Wireline Decline Could Affect Other Players In Marketplace, TFI Survey Predicts," Network Letter (March 3, 2004).
"Study Examines Access-Line Competition in Local Exchange," Cabling Installation & Maintenance (December 23, 2003.
"Forecaster Sees Impending Demise of ILECs’ Loops," Telecom Policy Report (December 17, 2003).
"Report Forecasts Telecom Decline," Lightreading (December 16, 2003).
"Technology Futures Completes Report On Line Competition In The Local Exchange," TMCnet.com (December 16, 2003).
TFI's market research report, Transforming the Local Exchange Network: Review & Update, authored by Lawrence K. Vanston and Ray L. Hodges, continues to receive excellent response.
Bob Pease, "Long Live the Fiber,", FiberOptic Product News (March 2004).
"Telecom Report Reviews Outlook for the North American Local Exchange Network," Telecommunications Industry Association's Pulse Online (December 2003).
TFI market research report, Depreciation Lives of Fiber Optic Cables in the Local Exchange, by Ray L. Hodges and Lawrence K. Vanston attracts media attention.
Bob Pease, "Long Live the Fiber," FiberOptic Product News (March 2004).
Meghan Fuller, "New Report Examines Fiber's Depreciation Life in Local Network," Lightwave (September 2003).
"Depreciation Lives of Fiber Optic Cables in the Local Exchange," Submarine Fiber Optic Newsletter (August, 2003).
Debra Wayne, "Shades of the Sixties: Never Trust Any Fiber Over 30," Fiber Optic News (June 30, 2003).
"Embedded Singlemode Fiber Cable in Local Exchange Faces Threat of Obsolescence, According to New Technology Futures Report," Lightwave Web Exclusive (June 24, 2003).
Mary Janders, "A Closer Look at PON Econ," Lightreading (June 24, 2003).
"Report Looks at Economic Life of Singlemode Optical Fiber Cale Installed by ILECs," Cabling Installation & Maintenance (June 24, 2003).
David Smith gives a Keynote Speech on "New Approaches to Business Intelligence & Data Analysis" to an audience of over 1,000 Senators, staff, and committee members.
The first U.S. Senate Conference on Emerging Technologies in Washington, D.C. (February 24, 2004).
John Vanston gives presentation reviewing recent studies by TFI in Homeland Security Technologies.
Homestarrs Society in Dallas, Texas (February 20, 2004). Studies include a technology forecast in the area conducted by TFI for the Texas State Technical College System. Contact info@tfi.com for more information.
David Smith comments that tech firms that fared best through downturn offered distinctive technologies.
Jeff Bounds, "Five That Will Thrive", Dallas Business Journal (February 20, 2004).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "The Future As I See It" to intelligence agency representatives from the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain.
5 Eyes Meeting of the Intelligence Agencies for the Commonwealth Countries in Washington, D.C. (January 27, 2004).
Bill Kleinebecker gives ROADM technology a thumbs-up.
Bob Pease, "The Road to ROADM: Smooth Or Full Of Potholes?" FiberOptic Product News (January 2004).
David Smith speaks on "Collaborative Approaches."
Leveraging Multisector Technology Development Resources and Capabilities to Accelerate Progress Against Cancer Roundtable sponsored by the National Cancer Institute in Washington, D.C. (January 20-21, 2004).
David Smith featured and TFI's strategic analysis framework, Five Views of the Future™ highlighted in article on upcoming technology trends.
Daniel Shane P. Jajeh, "What's In Store for 2004? An Expert Technology Forecaster's Broad Trends for the Coming Year," Intel's Circuit News (January 6, 2004).
David Smith comments on IBM's futurist, "wired" home.
Ben Philpott, "The High-Tech Homes We Were Promised," (January 1, 2004) and "A Look at the House of the Future," (November 12, 2003), Marketplace, National Public Radio (NPR).
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2003

Larry Vanston interviewed on results of new TFI telecom competition study for special series entitled Outlook 2004: Telecommunications.
Jon Van, "No Sparks of Recovery Seen for Short-Circuited Industry," Chicago Tribune (December 28, 2003).
John Vanston and Henry Elliot author report, Fuel Cells: A Technology Forecast, for Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Systems.
The report offers information, insights, and forecasts on the fuel cells industry. Available at no cost to the public on TFI's website (December 2003).
TFI announces publication of new market research report, Forecasts of Access Line Competition in the Local Exchange.
Authored by Lawrence K. Vanston (December 2003).
John Vanston presents award and reads winner's paper at the Writing Austin's Lives Awards Ceremony
red by The University of Texas Humanities Institute in Austin, Texas (November 16, 2003).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "The Future as a Competitive Advantage."
2nd Annual 7-11/Southland Corporation Technology Fair in Dallas, Texas (October 9, 2003).
David Smith speaks on "The Future as a Guidepost for our Community."
Texas Economic Development Council in Houston, Texas (September 25, 2003).
John Vanston and Henry Elliot comment on nanotechnology players.
Stacey Higginbotham, "Nanotech Firm Prepares for Manufacturing Boom," Austin Business Journal (September 5-11, 2003).
David Smith and Bill Kleinebecker quoted on the marketing of Wi-Fi technology.
Stacey Higginbotham, "Bandspeed Raises $110M in VC," Austin Business Journal (August 29-September 4, 2003).
John Vanston and Henry Elliot author report, Nanotechnology: A Technology Forecast, for Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Systems.
The report offers information and insights on the current state of nanotechnology and projects its future markets (August 2003).
John Vanston invited to join 7-person Homeland Security Forum.
The group identified and evaluated commercial opportunities afforded by the nation's increased interest in Homeland Security. Sponsored by Paragon Development, Inc. and held in New York City (August 13, 2003).
John Vanston, Founder and Chairman, TFI, honored on TFI's 25th Anniversary for exemplary service in the field of technology forecasting and management.
Plaque presented by technology forecasting pioneer James R. Bright, Founder and long-time President, Industrial Management Center (IMC).
TFI celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a party for friends, customers, and associates!
The highlight of the evening was a short presentation, "The Future as a Place to Live," by Admiral Bob Inman. TFI President Larry Vanston, Chairman John Vanston, and Vice-President David Smith also spoke briefly. Please take a look at our Anniversary Page for comments by Dr. John Vanston and lots of pictures from the celebration. Thank you to all who have made these years so successful and enjoyable (July 23, 2003).
David Smith speaks on "Roadmaps to the Fast Lane."
Association of Strategic Planners in Los Angeles, California (July 9, 2003).
TFI awarded contract by the Texas State Technical Colleges System (TSTC) to conduct a technology forecast in Homeland Security Technologies.
Forecast will assist in designing, initiating, and conducting related education programs (June, 2003).
TFI market research report, Transforming the Local Exchange Network: Review & Update, authored by Lawrence K. Vanston and Ray Hodges, receives excellent response.
Kevin Fitchard, "Filling It Out with Fiber," Telephony (July 14, 2003).
"A Look at ILEC Investment in IP/ATM Switching," The Telecom Manager's Voice Report (June 2, 2003).
Paul Park, "Networks Need to Change Radically to Meet Technological and Competitive Demands," Network Letter (April 7, 2003).
"Technology Futures Inc. Introduces New Report on the Local Exchange Network," Lightwave (March 20, 2003).
David Smith speaks on "Roadmaps to the Fast Lane."
Association of Strategic Planners in Los Angeles, California (July 9, 2003).
TFI awarded contract by the Texas State Technical Colleges System (TSTC) to conduct a technology forecast in Homeland Security Technologies.
Forecast will assist in designing, initiating, and conducting related education programs (June, 2003).
John Vanston speaks on "Five Views of the Future™," TFI's strategic analysis framework.
Creating Business Growth-Implementing the Plan Conference sponsored by the Industrial Research Institute (IRI). Colorado Springs, CO (May 18-21, 2003).
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) announces publication of new market research report, Depreciation Lives of Fiber Optic Cables in the Local Exchange.
Authored by Ray L. Hodges and Lawrence K. Vanston (May 2003). Sponsored by the TTFG.
David Smith and Bill Kleinebecker comment on telecom strategies.
Alexandre Deslongchamps, "TelePacific Hears from More VCs," Private Equity Week (May 5, 2003).
David Smith comments on choice of fund manager for Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative's "Future Fund."
Peter Schnitzler, "Biotech 'Future' Resting On Bank," Indianapolis Business Journal (April 28-May 4 2003).
John Vanston speaks on "Nanotechnology: A Technology Forecast."
Nanotechnology Colloquium spnsored by Winstad Sechrest & Minick Law Firm in Austin, Texas and video-conferenced to several Texas cities. (April 28, 2003).
Bill Kleinebecker analyzes security issues.
Vikas Bajaj, "Phone Companies Focus on Strengthening Security," The Dallas Morning News (March 31, 2003).
David Smith featured as special guest on popular syndicated radio show hosted by broadcast news veteran host.
Gerry A. Dick. "Does Central Indiana Have Life Sciences Firepower," Inside INdiana Business Radio (March 24, 2003).
Bill Kleinebecker comments on satellite operations changes due to the difficult economic situation in South America.
Sam Silverstein, "Telesat Canada Cuts Back on South American Operations," Space News (March 24, 2003).
David Smith speaks on "Aiming the Initiative's Efforts."
Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative in Indianapolis, Indiana and video-conferenced to several cities across Indiana (March 18, 2003).
David Smith presents "Indiana Life Sciences Update."
Indianapolis Mayor's Roundtable in Indianapolis, Indiana (March 18, 2003).
Larry Vanston discusses telecom trends.
Monique Ray, "The Telecom Arena," The Technology Magazine (March 2003).
David Smith comments on study conducted by Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) and New Economy Strategies for Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative entitled "Targeting for the Future."
Study narrows coalition's focus to eight life sciences areas.
Peter Schnitzler, "Life Sciences Initiative Selects Targets," Indianapolis Business Journal (March 3-9, 2003).
Jack Naudi, "Life Sciences Initiative Takes Stock After Year," The Indianapolis Star (February 13, 2003).
David Smith speaks on "A Future View."
Texas Economic Development Council in Austin, Texas (February 19, 2003).
TFI conducts meeting for major players in the nanotechnology industry.
Distinguished meeting participants identify and evaluate potential new programs for Texas community and technical colleges in the nanotech field. Austin, Texas (February 12, 2003).
TFI announces publication of new market research report, Transforming the Local Exchange Network: Review & Update.
Authored by Lawrence K. Vanston and Ray L. Hodges. (February 2003). sponsored by the TTFG.
TFI founder and chairman, John Vanston, writes article on TFI's signature strategic analysis framework, Five Views of the Future, for The Industrial Research Institute's prestigious journal.
John H. Vanston, Better Forecasts, Better Plans, Better Results, Research-Technology Management Journal (January-February 2003).
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2002

Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) awarded a contract by the Texas State Technical Colleges System (TSTC) to conduct technology forecasts in Nanotechnology and Fuel Cell Technology.
Forecasts will assist in designing, initiating, and conducting related education programs (November 8, 2002).
TFI research results cited.
Mary Jander, "Home-Fiber Optimism," Lightreading.com (November 8, 2002).
Larry Vanston quoted and TFI's broadband residence graph featured in series on passive optical networks (PON).
Mary Jander, "PON Market Status and Forecast," Lightreading.com (October 15, 2002).
John Vanston speaks on "The Five Views of the Future," TFI's strategic analysis framework.
Futures Studies Group at the University of Houston at Clearlake (October 14, 2002).
TFI, in cooperation with the Texas State Technical College System, develops a process, "Programs for Emerging Technologies (PET)."
Process identifies and forecasts types of technical education programs needed to maintain and improve the state's economic and technological competitiveness (September 2002).
Figures quoted from TFIs white paper, "Residential Broadband Forecasts", by Larry Vanston.
"Broadband Growth Continues In 2002," Research Alert (September 6, 2002).
David Smith discusses Technology Futures, Inc.'s (TFI) strategy in helping the Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative find Indiana's best niche in the life sciences industry.
Peter Schnitzler, "Consultants Steer Life Sciences Initiative," Indianapolis Business Journal (August 26-September 1, 2002).
TFI's new white paper, "Residential Broadband Forecasts," by Larry Vanston, reviewed in full-page article.
John Sullivan, "Man Online: TFI's Vision of the Broadband Future," Broadband Networking News, PBI Media (August 27, 2002).
Larry Vanston discusses his views on the future of fiber optical technology and TFI figures and graphs are analyzed in full-page article.
Jim Rogers, "Does Fiber Have a Viable Future? Telecom Analyst Thinks," Fiber Optics News, PBI Media (August 26, 2002):8.
David Smith compares ISO 9001 and CMM programs.
Bob Weinstein, "What do ISO 9001 and CMM Mean to Your Organization?," TechRepublic (August 15, 2002).
Bob Weinstein, "Discuss the Impact of ISO 9001 and CMM," UK.Builder.Com (August 16, 2002).
The Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative hires TFI to access Indiana's life sciences' greatest strengths and potential in order to create a plan that focuses on its best opportunities for growth. (August 2002).
TFI market research report forecasting 2015 broadband data rates, impact of wireless, and the North American local exchange network, The Local Exchange in 2015, by Lawrence K. Vanston, receives excellent response.
"The Local Exchange in 2015," Pulse Online, TIA (August 2002).
Ted McKenna, "2015: A Network Odyssey," Telecommunications Magazine (May 2002).
Paul Park, "Fibre is the Future," Network Letter (April 9, 2002).
"The Local Exchange in 2015," America's Network (March 15, 2002)
"Study Predicts Sharp Drop in Wireline Telehpone Use," Telecommunications Reports (March 11, 2006).
"The Local Exchange in 2015," Telephony (February 18, 2002):24.
Communications Technology Update, 8th Edition now available.
A communications reference book detailing the latest developments, trends, and issues in communication technology. Edited by August Grant and Jennifer Harman Meadows, in association with TFI (August 2002).
TFI honors Debra Robison for 20 years of dedicated and excellent service in many capacities including production editor for many of our publications, reports and presentations. (August 1, 2002).
John Vanston speaks on "The Role of Technology Forecasting in New Curricula Development."
Steering Committee of the Texas State Leadership Consortium for Curricula Development in Dallas, Texas (July 23, 2002).
John Vanston speaks on "The Future as a Strategic Asset."
Association of Strategic Planners in Los Angeles, California. (July 9, 2002).
Larry Vanston speaks on "The Local Exchange Network, 2015."
20th Annual International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC) in San Francisco, California. (June 26, 2002).
TFI conducts two-day public seminar "Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™."
In conjunction with the 20th Annual International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC) in San Francisco, California. (June 24-25, 2002).
Bill Kleinebecker discusses options available to metro carriers for route expansion.
"Choosing the Right Option to Increase Metro Capacity," Lightwave (June 2002).
David Smith discusses mind-set change needed for CEO promotion.
Bob Weinstein, "How to Transition to the CEO Role," TechRepublic (June 19, 2002).
Larry Vanston speaks on "The Future of the Local Exchange Network, 2015."
NY State Telephone Association Conference in Syracuse, New York (June 5, 2002).
George Albert invited to join select group at CIA Symposium at the Library of Congress.
Organized to develop depth to the science and technology projection in the CIA "Global Trends 2015" document, focus was on communications, information technology, advanced materials and electronics. Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2002).
Larry Vanston featured in as one of five top telecom consultants in cover story.
Joan Engebretson, "7 Ways to Beat the Slump: 5 Top Consultancies Tell Us How," America's Network (May 1, 2002):20.
John Vanston prominently featured and Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) signature approach to ways future is viewed, "Five Views of the Future," highlighted.
Lauren Gibbons Paul, "The Forecast Feature," Catalyst (Spring 2002).
David Smith speaks on "The Future of IT."
Lockheed-Martin Technology Leadership Conference in Gaithursburg, Maryland (May 1, 2002).
Larry Vanston discusses telecom competition issues.
Winn Hardin, "New Local Exchange Landscape," Lightwave (February 2002).
An IT project, In-Q-Tel, that Technology Future, Inc. (TFI) assisted in designing and establishing for the Central Intelligent Agency in 1999, gets high ratings in study.
Accelerating the Acquisition and Implementation of New Technologies for Intelligence: The Report of the Independent Panel on the Central Intelligence Agency In-Q-Tel Venture
Popular, nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on "human relationship-emulating bots."
Bob Weinstein, "Robots Replace Customer Service Reps," Tech Watch, January 28, 2002).
Larry Vanston authors chapter in new Internet forecasting book.
Lawrence K. Vanston, Chapter 5: Forecasts for Internet/Online Access, David G. Loomis and Lester D. Taylor, Eds., Forecasting the Internet-Understanding the Explosive Growth of Data Communication (Norwell, MA: Kluwer, 2002).
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2001

TFI announces publication of its new market research report, The Local Exchange Network in 2015.
Authored by Lawrence K. Vanston, sponsored by TTFG (December 2001).
Larry Vanston comments on the building of the broadband network.
Stacey Higginbotham, "Grande Nearly Done With Central Texas Approvals," Austin Business Journal (November 30-December 6, 2001):6.
John Vanston authors chapter in book compiled from most popular regular feature of American Heritage Magazine.
John H. Vanston, Just Another Weapon, Michael Driscoll, Ed., My Brush With History: By 95 Americans Who Were There (New York, NY: Black Dog & Leventhal, 2001).
Larry Vanston comments on broadband and cable availability.
Andrea Ahles, "Not Up To Speed," Fort Worth Star-Telegram (November 12, 2001).
Larry Vanston interviewed and Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) research results cited in analysis of the growth in demand for communications capacity.
Kirk Ladendorf, "Fiber Optics: Thin Wires May Bring Fat Profits," Austin American-Statesman (November 4, 2001):A1.
David Smith speaks on "A Vision of the Future."
Senior Service College Fellows Masters Program at the Institute of Advanced Technology in Austin, Texas (November 1, 2001).
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) broadband research figures cited in analysis.
Kirk Ladendorf, "BroadJump Inc. Ties Future to High-Speed Access to the Internet," Austin American-Statesman (October 29, 2001):D1.
TFI announces the publication of the new market research report Technology Forecasts for Local Exchange Circuit Equipment.
New report authored by Ray L. Hodges (October 2001).
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) conducts one-day public seminar, "Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™."
In conjunction with the Forecasting the Telecoms Market International Conference in London, England (October 10, 2001).
Larry Vanston presents Keynote Speech on "Selecting the Optimum Forecasting Technique for a Specific Task" and Chairs the 1st day of conference.
Forecasting the Telecoms Market International Conference sponsored by the IBC Telecoms Division of Informa Group's Telecoms & Media Group. London, England (October 8-9, 2001).
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) conducts one-day public seminar, "Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™".
In conjunction with the Forecasting the Telecoms Market International Conference in London, England (October 7, 2001).
TFI market research report, The Impacts of Competition and Technology on Local Exchange Outside Plant Assets, authored by Lawrence K. Vanston, receives excellent response.
"Study Analyzes Wireless and Data Impact on ILEC's," Communications ASP Magazine (September/October 2001).
Paul Park, "Fiber In the Loop Will Be Ultimate Technology, New Bell-Backed Study Predicts," Network Letter (September 24, 2001):6.
"Newly Released Report Provides Insight to ILEC Market Trends," Integrated Computer Design (ICD) (September 2001).
Jonathan Stern, "Market Penetration of LD, Local Competitors Seen Rising High," Telecom Manager's Voice Report (September 10, 2001).
"TFI Reports On Copper Inside the ILEC Outside Plant," Broadbandinfo.com, Telecombiz.com, Wirelessbiz.com (July 17, 2001).
David Smith discusses diversifying network.
Tiernan Ray, "Our Vulnerable Telecom System," Smartmoney.com (September 21, 2001).
Bill Kleinebecker comments on phone and data network.
Tom Fowler, "Infrastructure Intact, But Millions of Calls Bog Down Networks," Houston Chronicle (September 12, 2001).
Larry Vanston speaks on "The Local Exchange Network 2015: A View From 2001."
The Society of Depreciation Professionals. Tuscon, Arizona (September 10-12, 2001).
John Vanston discusses TFI's forecasting approaches.
Scott Kirsner, "Make Room for Gloom," Darwin Magazine (July 2001).
David Smith comments on the biotech future in special report.
Mike Robbins, "Looking Toward 2010: The Age of Biotech Finally Arrives," MSN Money Central (July 30, 2001).
TFI announces the publication of the new market research report The Impacts of Competition and Technology on Local Exchange Outside Plant Assets.
New report authored by Lawrence K. Vanston (July 2001).
Larry Vanston speaks on "An Overview of Current Forecasts for Telecommunications Markets" and Ray Hodges speaks on "Forecasting the 3G Wireless Market."
19th Annual International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC), Washington, D.C. (June 27-29, 2001).
Bill Kleinbecker moderates "Pitch & Critique the Business Plan: Learn By Example" panel.
MIT Enterprise Forum, Austin, Texas (June 28, 2001).
TFI presents two-day public seminar entitled "Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™".
In conjunction with the International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC) in Washington, D.C. (June 25-26, 2001).
TFI presents three-day public seminar entitled Forecasting & Planning TechnologyTM.
Washington, D.C. (June 18-20, 2001).
David Smith speaks on "Building a University Technology Plan."
Global Transdisciplinary Education Research and Training Workshop sponsored by Society of Design and Process Science in Pasadena, California (June 10-13, 2001).
Larry Vanston comments on the cost of fiber in the last mile.
Dan Sweeney, "Fiber in the First Mile?" America's Network (June 1, 2001).
John Vanston speaks on "Testing to Tea Leaves: Judging the Validity of Forecasts" at TFI's two-day seminar entitled "Forecasting and Planning Technology™".
Executive MBA Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia (June 1-2, 2001).
Popular, nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on "next generation" robotics.
Bob Weinstein, "Robotics industry growth could signal the next great IT career path," Tech Watch (May 23, 2001).
Bill Kleinebecker discusses Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications' expansion of its fiber optic capacity in Latin American.
Sam Silverstein, "LMGT Morphs Into Communications Services Provider," Space News (May 14, 2001):22. 1.)
New Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) market research report, The Impacts of Competition and Technology on Local Exchange Switching Assets, by Lawrence K. Vanston, receives excellent response.
Jonathan Stern, "It's the CLECs That the Bells Need to Worry About," Telecom Manager's Voice Report (May 7, 2001).
"Half of Voice Revenue Could Disappear From ILEC Coffers, U.S. Survey Says," Network Letter (April 9, 2001).
Rodney L. Pringle, "Baby Bells In For Growing Pains?" Communications Today (March 27, 2001).
Rich Tehrani, "Exploring the Theory of 'Natural sILECtion'," Internet Telephony Magazine (March 2001).
"Three In Four HHs Will Be Online By 2010," Research Alert (March 2, 2001).
"Decrease In ILEC Narrowband Access Lines Expected By 2005," Integrated Computer Design Magazine (February 2001).
"Telecom Market Research Report," Conformity (February 2001).
Larry quoted on video streaming developments.
Dan Sweeney, "Monetizing EYEBALLS," America's Network (May 1, 2001):45.
Bill Kleinebecker describes TFI technology assessment approach, Technology Advantage Management (TAM).
Bill Kleinebecker, "A Structured Approach to Technology Assessment," Austin Software Council's newsletter, The Leader (2nd Quarter 2001):s3.
David Smith comments on Austin as future biotech center.
Melissa Gaskill, "Call It a Best-kept Secret: UT Campus Holds the Key to Growth of Austin's Biosience Industry," Austin Business Journal (April 27, 2001).
Larry Vanston comments on wireless future.
Tiernan Ray, "Finding the Real Winners in Wireless," Smartmoney.com (April 25, 2001).
David Smith selected as a National Advisor to The National Biotechnology Forum.
The group, made up of professionals from all regions of the country, comes together to promote biotechnology.
TFI wireless broadband forecast figures cited in analysis.
Tiernan Ray, "Waiting for Wireless," Smartmoney.com (April 18, 2001).
John Vanston discusses where investment may come from for brave new world technologies.
Dawn Kawamoto, "Will VC Jitters Hamper Tech Breakthroughs?," CNET News.com (April 2, 2001).
Techniques used by Technology Futures, Inc.(TFI) to predict the future of technology summarized.
"Techniques for Forecasting," The Futurist (March-April 2001) 56.
David Smith speaks as Keynote Speaker on "Seeing the Future: Changes in Technology and Business Processes."
Idea Generation Conference, sponsored by the UT BMA Entrepreneur Society and The Engineering Entrepreneur Society. Austin, Texas (March 24, 2001.)
TFI conducts three-day seminar entitled "Forecasting & Planning Technology™" and two-day seminar entitled "Telecom Trends: Markets & Technologies™."
Austin, Texas (March 5-9, 2001).
David Smith comments on the advantages of a new partnership between an American and Mexican company.
"PanAmSat Forges Deal to Boost Sales in Mexico," Space News (March 5, 2001):16.
David Smith discusses biotechnology as technology trend of the future.
Ted Hughes, "Texans Laying Foundation for Biotech Future," LocalBusiness.com (February 9, 2001).
David Smith interviewed as guest futurist for monthly column focusing on interesting trends for the future.
Alison Stein Wellner, "Future Speak," American Demographics (January 2001).
David Smith comments on effects of telecom deregulation.
Gaiutra Bhadur, "City Striving To Lesson Ill Effects of Deregulation," Austin American-Statesman (January 28, 2001).
Ray Hodges comments on recent wireless agreement.
Glenn Bischoff, "Cingular, CWA Reach Agreement On Labor Deal," Telephony Online (January 15, 2001).
Nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on tech job trends for the future.
Bob Weinstein, "Some Trends and Hot Jobs to Watch In 2001," Tech Watch column (January 14, 2001).
John Vanston compares of the fictional technologies of 2001: A Space Odyssey to the actual technologies we have today.
Jeff Wilkin, "The Future in Now," The Daily Gazette (January 4, 2001).
David Smith comments on promise biological sciences.
Rachel Konrad, For 2001, Futurists are Playing Coy,. ZDNet News (January 2, 2001).
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2000

Karen Buerkle comments on services of DSL provider.
Amanda Bronstad, "ConnectSouth Keeps Growing," Austin Business Journal (December 14-20, 2000).
David Smith speaks on "Envisioning the New Millennium" and conducts IT Workshop to kick off reengineering effort for Prodesp.
State of Sao Paulo, Brazil (December 7, 2000).
David Smith speaks on "Future Paradigm Shift in Technology."
Vincent & Elkins Law Firm, Partners Meeting (December 6, 2000).
David Smith, as one of seven noted futurists, identifies the technology trends that will most affect small companies in the next decade and beyond in feature story.
Alison Stein Wellner, "What Comes Next," Business Week Frontier (December 4, 2000).
Technology Futures Inc. (TFI) announces the publication of the new market research report The Impacts of Competition and Technology on Local Exchange Switching Assets.
New report authored by Lawrence K. Vanston (December 2000).
TFI market research report Technology Forecasts for Local Exchange Switching Equipment, authored by Ray Hodges and Larry Vanston, receives excellent response.
"Forecasts for Telecommunications," The Futurist (November-December 2000).
Marcy Koff, "By the Book," Cabling Installation & Maintenance (October 1, 2000).
Kathleen Kennedy, "Terabit-Scale Traffic Cops," Lightwave (September 2000):16.
"Local-Exchange Switching Equipment Will Have To Change," Lightwave (July 2000):166 and Integrated Communications Design (July 2000):42.
Jeff Bounds, "Switching On," Dallas Business Journal (June 23-29, 2000).
Pat Blake, "ATM Now Ask Me How," Telephony (June 19, 2000):38.
"Publications," Communications News (June, 2000):10.
TFI conducts three-day seminar entitled "Forecasting & Planning Technology™" and two-day seminar entitled "Telecom Trends: Markets & Technologies™."
(November 13-17, 2000). Austin, Texas.
Ray Hodges comments on communications company's prospects.
Peter Dujardin, "PICUS Struggles for Cash: Downturn In Market Leaves Virginia Beach Firm Begging for Investors," Daily News (November 2, 2000):C7
Larry Vanston comments on AT&T's restructuring.
William Glanz, "AT&T Tries To Calm Customer Fears Breakup Could Mean Higher Rates," Washington Times (October 27, 2000):B9
David Smith comments on telecom services developments in Brazil.
Sam Silverstein, "Deregulation Brings Foreign Satellite Operators to Brazil," Space News (October 23, 2000):16.
David Smith speaks on "Welcome to the New Millennium, What's Next?"
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin, Texas (October 17, 2000).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Competition for Local Telecommunications Services: Forecasts & Impacts" and Ray Hodges speaks on "Network Model for Fixed & Mobile Wireless."
18th Annual International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC), Seattle, Washington (September 26-29, 2000).
TFI conducts three-day in-house seminar entitled "Technology Forecasting, Planning, and Management Workshop."
National Imagery and Mapping Agency in St. Louis, Missouri (September 25-27, 2000).
TFI presents 2-day seminar entitled "Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™."
In conjunction with the International Communications Forecasting Conference in Seattle, Washington (September 25-26, 2000).
Bill Kleinebecker comments on markets for companies serving telecom companies.
Jenna Colley, "Chavez Makes A Deal," Austin Business Journal (September 22-28, 2000).
Larry Vanston comments on customers' complaints about DSL speeds.
Carolyn Hirschman, "Con Game: Consumers Allege DSL Speeds Are SBC Scam," Telephony (September 18, 2000):108.
Ray Hodges discusses wireless carriers offering unlimited local calling to customers.
Larisa Brass, "Firms Offer Unlimited Local Calls," Knoxville News-Sentinel (August 8, 2000).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Changes in Telecommunications Property, Wireline Technology."
30th Annual Wichita Program: Appraisal for Ad Valorem Taxation of Communications, Energy, and Transportation Properties, Wichita, Kansas (July 31, 2000).
David Smith discusses the Central Intelligent Agency's new venture capital firm, In-Q-Tel. Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) has had a significant role in the development and start-up of the firm.
Amanda Bronstad, "CIA Investing In High Tech," Austin Business Journal (July 21-26, 2000):1.
John Vanston and Diane DeSimone speak on "Enhancing Communications Between Technologies and Business Managers" and David Smith speaks on "Managing Technology Advantage."
World Future Society Annual Conference, FutureFocus 2000: Changes, Challenges & Choices. Houston, Texas (July 23-25, 2000).
Larry Vanston comments on broadband networks.
Bruce Hight, "Race To the New Wired Era Hits Central Texas; Companies Rush to Offer Cable, Phone and Fast Net Access In One Package," Austin American-Statesman (July 17, 2000):A1.
TFI's forecast figures on electronics manufacturing services cited in analysis.
Omar Sacirbey, "SMTC Poised To Join OEMS Feeding Frenzy," The IPO Reporter (July 17, 2000).
David Smith interviewed on-air about changes in the long distance market.
Phil Scott, "Business Focus: SWB Enters Long Distance," Channel 24, ABC TV, Austin, Texas (July 10, 2000).
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) staff referred to as "some of the smartest telecom analysts around" and Ray Hodges quoted on VDSL future in new Time, Inc. publication.
Eric Nee, "Anything You Can Do, Nick Can Do Better," eCompany Now (July 2000):118.
Bill Kleinbecker discusses future of optical-crossconnect (OXC) market.
Robert Pease, "Manufacturers Drop Intelligence Into the Optical-Crossconnect Box," Lightwave Magazine (July 2000).
John Vanston and David Smith developed and are presenting two major sections of the Technology Commercialization course being conducted by the IC2 Institute of the University of Texas at Austin.
The course is part of a new Masters of Science program presented in electronic format to business executives. The two sections involve various aspects of technology forecasting, planning, and management.
Ray Hodges dicusses wireless local loop in articles for Special Report: Local Loop Finding New Markets.
Chuck Holt, "Saving Loot With Wireless Local Loop" and "Competitive Local Access, With No Strings Attached," FixedWirelessBiz.com (July 2000).
David Smith comments on merger developments.
Alec Appelbaum, "Blocked, But Not Defeated: No Merger? No Worries," SmartMoney.com (June 27, 2000).
Ray Hodges comments on purchase of wireless network.
Tom Fowler, "200,000 To Need New Phones/AT&T Wireless Buying PrimeCo, and Technologies Different," Houston Chronicle (June 20, 2000):1.
David Smith comments on promise biological sciences.
Rachel Konrad, "For 2001, Futurists are Playing Coy," ZDNet News (June 27, 2000).
David Smith speaks on "Welcome to the New Millennium: What's Next?"
Anderson School Executive MBA Program at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) (May 19, 2000).
David Smith writes multiple part series for popular Brazilian newsletter describing the process of developing roadmaps.
David Smith, "Technology Roadmaps," Sigma Business Solutions (December 1999-Mid 2000).
TFI's research figures used by General Accounting Office to verify General Services Administration's revenue estimates.
William Jackson, "Low FTS 2001 Revenues Will Put Squeeze On GSA," Government Computer News (April 24, 2000).
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) announces the publication of the new market research report Technology Forecasts for Local Exchange Switching Equipment.
New report authored by Ray Hodges and Larry Vanston (April 2000).
TFI announces the publication of the new market research report Salvage and Cost of Removal for LEC Investments.
New report authored by Ray Hodges (April 2000).
TFI research results, graph, and analysis used in article discussing future of passive optical networking.
Jim Holley, "Safe At Any Speed," Internet Telephony (March 20, 2000).
David Smith speaks as Keynote Speaker on "The Future of Convergence" and Bill Kleinbecker speaks on "WLL: An Economically Feasible Alternative to Ma Bell and the Cable Guy."
The 2000 Spring Conference of the Society of Telecommunications Consultants (STC) in Austin, Texas (March 29-April 2, 2000).
David Smith quoted on potential merger.
Alec Appelbaum, "The Qwest Conundrum," Smartmoney.com (March 6, 2000).
Joe Poitras comments on presidential race and technology.
Edward F. Moltzen, "Silicon Stance: How the Candidates View Internet Taxation, Immigration, and Other High-Tech Issues," Computer Reseller News (March 6, 2000).
Bill Kleinbecker comments on broadcasters petition to revamp DTV standard.
Chuck Holt, "Digital TV Squabbles Could Derail 3G," Wireless Review (March 1, 2000).
Bill Kleinbecker comments on home networking.
Melinda West Seifert, "Wired Homes Are Gaining Popularity in Austin," Austin Business Journal (February 18-24, 2000).
Bill Kleinbecker discusses industry contributions of Fiber Bragg gratings.
Robert Pease, "Fiber Bragg Gratings Finding Applications In All Areas of the Optical Network," Lightwave (February 2000).
Larry Vanston discusses data traffic on new networks.
Bruce Hight, "Broadband Network's Two Players: Colorado's WideOpenWest Joins Western Integrated Networks Bid to Sell Internet, Cable, Phone Services in Austin," Austin American-Statesman (February 8, 2000).
Research by Technology Futures, Inc. forecasting cable modem growth is used in diagram and explanation.
"Broadband Boom: Coax vs. Copper," eRadio (February 2000):19.
Ray Hodges comments on new broadband telecom network planned for Austin.
Bruce Hight, "Company Wants to Wire Austin," Austin American Statesman (January 26, 2000):A1.
Bill Kleinebecker discusses development of new timing product.
Amanda Bronstad, "Deal To Give Huge Boost To Tech Firm's Austin Unit," Austin Business Journal (January 14-20, 2000).
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1999

Larry Vanston comments on Internet telephony.
"Internet Phone Calls a Cheap Option," Florida Today (December 29, 1999).
Larry Vanston speaks on "The Future of Demand Telecommunications Analysis and Forecasting In the Information Age."
Third European Workshop on Techno-Economics For Multimedia Networks and Services in Aveiro, Portugal (December 14, 1999).
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI)  market research report Comparison of Economic Life Techniques by Steve Barreca reviewed.
Phil Britt, "A Depreciating Experience Carriers Argue That Regulators Need to Rethink Accounting Procedures," tele.com (December 13, 1999).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Technology Forecasting Applications in Depreciation."
Property Accounting Conference sponsored by Edison Electric Institute/American Gas Association in Coronado, California (December 6, 1999).
Research by Technology Futures forecasting cable modem growth is used in diagram and analysis.
Michael Behar, "Broadband Buzz War," Wired (December 1999):138.
TFI market research report Telecommunications Access Technologies by Ray Hodges receives excellent response.
Robert Pease, "New Technologies to Nudge ILECs Out of Former Local-Access Market Monopoly," Lightwave (November 1999).
Susan Fogarty, "Report Analyzes Competition In the Local Loop," Lightwave Online (November 10, 1999).
Ray Hodges comments on CDMA technology.
Alec Appelbaum, "Qualcomm: 'Volatile as All Hell Now'," SmartMoney.com (November 15, 1999).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech entitled "Welcome to the New Millenium, What's Next?"
The 53rd Annual Meeting of the Photography & Imaging Manufacturing Association (PIMA) (November 10, 1999).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "Future Impacts."
The Telecom-IT Americas '99 Conference in La Jolla, California (November 9, 1999).
Larry Vanston comments on cable television consolidation activity.
Tome Fowler, "Classic Communications Going Public," Austin Business Journal(October 29-November 4, 1999).
Larry Vanston discusses potential markets for DSL providers.
Amanda Bronstad, Tom Fowler, and Matt Hudgins, "Net Startups Nabs $200M," Austin Business Journal (October 15-21, 1999).
Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "New Telecom Networks and Services."
The 5th Norwegian Telecommunications Conference in Oslo, Norway (October 5, 1999).
Ray Hodges comments on the new FCC order revising the list of unbundled network elements.
Carolyn Hirschman, "What a Legal Web We Weave," Telephony (October 4, 1999):100.
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) awarded a Management, Organizational and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS) contract through the General Services Administration.
MOBIS provides federal agencies with a streamlined way to procure goods and services from highly qualified private companies (October 1999)
TFI assists in establishing the Central Intelligent Agency's new IT project, In-Q-It.
In-Q-It is designed to move information technology to the agency more quickly than traditional government procurement processes allow (October 1999).
Bill Kleinebecker comments on the SONET market.
Robert Pease, "NEC America Brings Layer Ring Protection," Lightwave (October 1999) and Robert Pease, "Future of SONET/SDH Multiplexers Looks Good...For Now," Lightwave (September 1999).
Ray Hodges is quoted in an executive report for Broadband Networking News by the editors at Phillips Business Information.
Phillips Business Information, The Case for Rolling out LMDS (Potomac, MD: Phillips Business Information).
TFI's wireline research conclusions cited in analysis.
Tim Landis, "For a Few Miles of Phone Lines," State Journal-Register (September 26, 1999):Business49
Ray Hodges discusses future of DSL versus cable.
Peter Dujardin, "Bell Atlantic To Speed Up Your Internet: 50,000 Area Customers Will be Offered Service," Daily News (September 25, 1999):A1
Bill Kleinebecker presents & participates in a panel on "Wireline to Wireless Migration: Cutting the Cord."
The PCS '99 Conference sponsored by the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA) in New Orleans, Louisiana (September 22, 1999).
Ray Hodges comments on Nokia loan for DSL equipment.
Peter Dujardin, "Picus Deal Puts Service on Fast Track," Daily Press (September 14, 1999).
Ray Hodges discusses wireless pricing.
Alec Appelbaum, "Bell Atlantic's Big Appetite," Smartmoney.com (September 14, 1999).
Larry Vanston discusses IP's impact on the network.
Wayne Walley, "Following the Migratory Path," Global Telephony Magazine (September 6, 1999).
Ray Hodges comments on wireless usage charges.
Carolyn Hirschman, "Who Pays for What," Telephony (August 16, 1999):61.
Larry Vanston quoted on 3G wireless devices.
Jersey Gilbert and Tiernan Ray, "The Next Big Thing," SmartMoney.com (August 1, 1999).
Larry Vanston discusses consequences of long-distance rate changes.
Patricia Horn, "MCI's Rate Cut May Foreshadow a Long-Distance Price War," Philadelphia Inquirer (August 10, 1999).
David Smith comments on consequences of Y2K.
"Some CTI Companies Find Y2K Bug Stings Already," CTI News (July 27, 1999):1.
Nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on convergence technology.
Bob Weinstein, "Hot Technology Can Boost Career," Tech Watch (July 25, 1999).
Ray Hodges comments on merger and acquisition activity.
Bruce Hight, "IXC Deal: The Story of Telecom Survival," Austin American-Statesman (July 22, 1999):D1.
Larry Vanston comments on broadband wireless connectivity.
Tiernan Ray, "The Brave New World of Wireless," Smartmoney.com (July 12, 1999).
New Technology Futures market research report, Telecommunications Access Technologies: Overview and Competitive Assessment, by Ray Hodges, receives excellent reviews.
Susan Fogarty, "Report Analyzes Competition in the Local Loop," Lightwave Online (November 10, 1999).
"Are ILECs an Endangered Breed," America's Network (July 15, 1999).
"SME Market Key to LMDS: Study," Report on Wireless (July 5, 1999):4.
Bruce Hight, "Study Sees Rapid Decline of Copper-Wire Communications," Austin American-Statesman (June 28, 1999):D1.
Anita Becker, "Access, Access, Who'll Own the Access," OSP Engineering & Construction (Summer 1999):14.
TFI forecast on rate of pager ownership growth cited.
"Must Read: Raw Data," Wired (July 1999).
Larry Vanston comments on Web communications in special series on future.
Lou Dolinar and Pardnya Joshi, "Internet Phones Home," Newsday (June 1999).
Steve Barreca discusses depreciation and valuation of the public network in the premier issue of a new supplement to America's Network.
Stephen L. Barecca, "The Depreciation of the PSTN," Telecom Investor (June 1999):18.
Ray Hodges discusses new TFI market research report, Telecommunications Access Technologies: Overview and Competitive Assessment, in TeleVistas column.
Joan VanTassel, "New Last MileStudy," TeleVistas (June 18, 1999).
David Smith comments on Y2K in special supplement to Chicago Sun-Times.
Bob Weinstein, "Y2K, Myth or Reality," High Technology (June 10, 1999):1A.
TFI's market research report, Transforming the Local Exchange Network (by Larry Vanston and Ray Hodges) and the reference book Communication Technology Update (edited by August Grant and Jennifer Harman Meadows in association with TFI) discussed.
Arlyn S. Powell, Jr. "Market Researchers Focus on OSP Infrastructure," OSP Engineering & Construction (June 1999):26.
TFI opens Washington, D.C. satellite office headed by TFI Senior Consultant, George E. Alberts. (June 1999).
David Smith comments on interesting technology possibilities.
Danealle Weaver, "Don't Snicker at 'Star Wars' Technology, It Might be Reality Some Day," Florida Today (May 19, 1999).
Bill Kleinebecker participates in panel on "The Future of Wireless."
The SOMA Tower and Site Management Conference, in San Antonio, Texas (May 21, 1999).
David Smith comments on Internet service provider strategies.
Tiernan Ray, "Does Intel Want to be Cisco?," SmartMoney.com (May 13, 1999).
John Vanston describes practical uses of technology forecasting and approaches for defining the future.
John Vanston, "Learning Practical Technology/Market Forecasting," Lightwave (May 1999).
David Smith comments on merger-and-acquisition activity.
Alec Appelbaum, "Will Global Crossing Survive on Land," SmartMoney.com (May 17, 1999).
Nationally-syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on the future of robotics.
Bob Weinstein, "Know Any Smart Robots?," Tech Watch (May 16, 1999).
George E. Alberts, former Technical Director of NSA's Research and Advanced Technology Group joins TFI as a Senior Consultant. (May 1, 1999).
John Vanston describes practical uses of technology forecasting and approaches for defining the future.
John Vanston, "Learning Practical Technology/Market Forecasting," Lightwave (May 1999).
David Smith comments on merger-and-acquisition activity.
Alec Appelbaum, "U S WEST Is Ripe for Picking," SmartMoney.com (April 30, 1999).
Ray Hodges quoted and TFI chart used in discussion of broadband in Europe.
Elisa Modugno, "Wireless Broadband Edges into Europe," Broadband Network News (April 27, 1999).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Emerging Access Markets & Technologies" and "Wireless vs. Wireline for Voice Services: Forecasts & Impacts."
WIK's Masterclass Program: Telecommunications Demand Analysis and Forecasting in the Information Age in Bad Honnef, Germany (April 12-13, 1999).
David Smith and Bill Kleinebecker comment on new switching station.
Tom Fowler, "Switching Station Will Serve CBD Businesses," Austin Business Journal (April 2-8, 1999):163.
Wireless vs. Wireline for Voice Services, TFI's latest research report, receives excellent reviews.
"Wireless Threatens Wireline Services," The Futurist (April 1999):59; Anita Becker, "Study Predicts Wireless Impact on Wireline," OSP Engineering & Construction (February 1999).
Larry Vanston speaks on "Wireless vs. Wireline for Voice Services: Forecasts & Impacts".
Telecom Business '99 in Anaheim, California (March 30, 1999).
Larry Vanston discusses ideas for wireless data devices for the future.
George Avalos, "The Future is Unfolding in Ways No One Could Have Imagined," Contra Costa Times (March 28, 1999):06.
Bill Kleinebecker comments on e-telephony.
Erin Arvedlund, "Phone Home...Online," ABCNEWS.com (March 19, 1999).
David Smith comments on merger-and-acquisition activity.
Joshua Albertson, "How Do You Spell Convergence? M-E-R-G-E-R," SmartMoney.com (March 1999):163.
Larry Vanston discusses Net acceleration and desktop bottleneck.
Angela Navarrete, "Fast Forward: Future Internet," PC World (March 1999):163.
Ray Hodges comments on advertising of cable modems.
Carol Wilson and Louis Trager, "ADSL Poses An Advertising Dilemma for Bells" (March 8, 1999):i10 and "Is It Do or Die in '99" (March 1, 1999):1, Inter@ctive Week.
TFI joins a five-nation team helping the Brazilian Ministry of Science & Technology identify those areas of technology most promising to the nation of Brazil. (March 1999).
Larry Vanston discusses need for wireless retention plans.
Bruce Felps, "Service Key to Lower Churn Rates," Wireless Week (February 22,1999):3.
Larry Vanston speaks on "The Future of Wireless Competition".
The 1999 Western Communications Forum in Dallas, Texas (February 17, 1999).
David Smith gives Keynote Speech on "Global Future Trends".
Kodak's Global Leadership Forum in Orlando, Florida (February 3, 1999).
Ray Hodges discusses events speeding the rush to wireless.
Erin Arvedlund, "Snip the Wires, Stay in Touch," ABCNEWS.com (February 9, 1999).
Larry Vanston comments on new bundling services.
Patricia Horn, "AT&T Will Offer Customers a Chance to Bundle Up: The Phone Company's Plan Will Combine Wireless and Long-Distance Calls into One Bill, at One Rate," Philadelphia Inquirer (January 28, 1999):C1.
TFI's wireless research is cited and Larry Vanston is quoted.
Clint Swett, "Cutting the Cord: Roseville Communications Readies a New Breed of Wireless Phone Service," Sacramento Bee (January 25, 1999).
Wireless vs. Wireline for Voice Services, TFI's latest research report, is reviewed.
"Wireless Voice Services Threaten to Decrease Future Revenues of Wireline Services," Lightwave (January 1999):98.
Ray Hodges comments on 10-10 long distance dialing plans.
Patricia Horn and Jeff Gelles, "Pushing the Right Buttons: 10-10 Long-Distance Plans Tempt Consumers with Choices, but Caution is Advised," Austin American-Statesman (January 10, 1999):K1, K5.
Ray Hodges discusses telecom merger.
Peter Dujardin, "Atlantic Telecom, Picus Join: Deal Might Result in a Package of Services for Small Businesses," Daily Press (January 6, 1999):C7.
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1998

Nationally-syndicated columnist quotes Larry Vanston and David Smith.
Bob Weinstein, nationally syndicated columnist, quotes Larry Vanston and David Smith on upcoming technology trends in his popular Tech Watch column (December 27, 1998).
Larry Vanston comments on fiber-to-the-desk market.
Robert Pease, "Special Report: Taking Fiber to the Desktop. Maybe Only a Question of When," Lightwave (December 1998).
Ray Hodges comments on "dial-around" and Internet telephone service.
Patricia Horn and Jeff Gelles, "Before Dialing Those 10-10 Numbers, Call Up the Fine Print," The Philadelphia Inquirer (December 13, 1998):A1.
Reid Kenaly, "For an Internet Telephone Service, the Future is Now," The Philadelphia Inquirer (December 7, 1998).
TFI's new market research report, Wireless vs. Wireline for Voice Services receives notice.
"Wireless vs. Wireline Subject of New Study," Communications News (December 1, 1998).
Jeff Leiper, "Wireless Services Displacing Wireline," Report on Wireless (November 16: 1998):5.
Jeff Bounds, "Wireless Worries," Dallas Business Journal (October 5, 1998).
Mike Maynard, "LECs' Vulnerability to Wireless Assessed in New Study," Wireless Today (September 22, 1998):1, Communications Today (September 23, 1998).
"Cellular/PCS Phones Are Used by More Than a Quarter of U.S. Adults," Research Alert (September 18, 1998):1.
"Report Forecasts 25% LEC Losses to WSPs by 2005," Report on Wireless (September 14, 1998):3.
Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech entitled "Using Information and Communications Technology to Lead a Global Company."
The Global Business Forum, at the University of South Carolina at Charleston (November 5, 1998).
Larry Vanston comments on new telecom services.
Bruce Hight, "Teligent Brings its Wireless Services to Austin Businesses," Austin American-Statesman (October 27, 1998):D1.
Bruce Hight, "Redfish Device Automatically Finds Cheapest Rate for a Call," Austin American-Statesman (October 10, 1998):G1.
Top Brazilian financial analyst quotes TFI wireless report.
Joelmir Beting, often called "the Lou Dobbs of Brazil," quotes TFI wireless report in syndicated column in newspapers throughout Brazil. Joelmir Beting, "Guerra Sem fio" ("Wireless War").
Larry Vanston comments on telecom competition.
Mark P. Couch, "Competition for Local Phone Customers Just a Skirmish So Far," Ft. Worth Star-Telegram (October 4, 1998).
WSJ talks to Larry Vanston about the future of telecommunications.
G. Christian Hill, "Consultant's Call: Lawrence Vanston Make Some Pretty Bold Predictions for the Future of Telecommunications. He Has Been Right Before," Wall Street Journal (September 21, 1998):R27.
TFI research on loss of voice traffic to wireless cited and Larry Vanston suggests strategies for Bells.
Quentin Hardy, "A Wireless World: For a Glimpse of the U.S.'s Cordless Future, Just Set Your Sights Overseas," Wall Street Journal (September 21, 1998):R16.
TFI staff members share their views on the influence of technology's growth on the economy.
Patricia Horn, "CEO: Ups and Downs Are Here to Stay," Sun-Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) (September 6, 1998):16A.
Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) cellular phone forecast cited.
"Must Read," Wired, Vol. 6, No. 9 (September 1998):85.
David Smith selected as a Sr. Research Fellow at the University of Texas Systems' IC2 Institute. (September 1998).
Larry Vanston quoted on wireless alternatives.
Tom Steinert-Threlkeld, "The Net: Not Just Data Anymore," Interactive Week (August 31, 1998):8.
Steven Barreca quoted on classroom Internet access.
Tyya Turner, "Convergence Council," tele.com (August 1998):1.
Bill Kleinebecker comments on telecom competition.
Robert V. Pease, "Mergers Seen As Natural In a Maturing Fiber Industry," Lightwave, Vol. 15, No. 9 (August 1998):92.
David Smith discusses Latin American telecom issues.
Doreen Hemlock and Patricia Horn, "BellSouth Connects in Latin America," Sun-Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) (August 23, 1998):F1.
Doreen Hemlock, "Help Often As Easy As Phone Call Overseas," Sun-Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) (June 29, 1998):D6.
David Smith comments on new telecom alliance.
Joshua Albertson and Tiernan Ray, "Is the AT&T-BT Deal Bad For WorldCom?," SmartMoney Interactive (July 27, 1998).
Ray Hodges comments on cordless phone systems.
Bruce Hight, "Austin Plant to Make New Siemens Phones," Austin American-Statesman (July 11, 1998).
SmartMoney Interactive spoke to David Smith about Alcatel's acquisition of DSC Communications.
Joshua Albertson, "Thank you Alcatel!," SmartMoney (July 1998).
Technology Futures forecast for future household digital service usage.
"Trends," Communications News, Vol. 37, No. 7 (July 1998):6.
Larry Vanston compiles Wireless Data Index for Wireless Data Forum.
"Wireless Data Meeting Convenes At Pivotal Moment," Wireless Today (June 22, 1998).
TFI digital forecast cited.
Evan Ramstad, "The New Generation: How Chips May Change the Face of Just About Every Gadget Out There," Wall Street Journal (June 15, 1998):R4.
Larry Vanston & Ray Hodges conduct one-day seminar, "Technology Forecasting for the Telecom Industry."
Canadian Venture Capital Association's Venture Capital: Planning Today for Tomorrow Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (June 11, 1998).
TFI presents 3-day seminar, "Technology Forecasting for the Telecom Industry."
The International Communications Forecasting Conference in St. Louis, Missouri (June 9-12, 1998).
The days of analog cellular are numbered... .
So says Ray Hodges, TFI Senior Consultant. See his comments in the June 1998 issue of Wireless Systems Journal (p. 64).
David Smith quoted on his expectations of nanotechnology.
Mo Krachmal, "Chipping Away At Nanotechnology," TechWeb News (May 8, 1998).
Mary Slepicka, Executive Editor of America's Network, cites a TFI forecast for digital services.
In her discussion of what's "On the Menu" in the May 1, 1998 issue, page 6.
"When will the circuit-switched public network be superseded by a packet-based infrastructure?"
That was the question Tyya Turner of tele.com put to TFI president, Larry Vanston. Look for his response in the May 1998 issue on page 12.
Congratulations, Steve Barreca!
The International Engineering Consortium selected his article, "Electronic Commerce Market Demand Versus the Potential of Loop Access Technologies," for its yearly compendium, The 1998 Annual Review of Communications.
The Wall Street Journal cites TFI's wireless forecast.
Quentin Hardy, "Motorola, Broadsided by the Digital Era, Struggles for a Footing," Wall Street Journal (April 22, 1998):A1.
Austin American-Statesman talks to David Smith about the development of a partnership between UT-Austin and Austin software startups.
Lori Hawkins, "UT, Software Startups: 2 Dynamos May Hook Up," Austin American-Statesman (March 8, 1998):D1.
Austin American-Statesman interviewed Larry Vanston, President of Technology Futures, about the technologies driving the telecommunications industry.
Bruce Hight, "Advances in technology stretch communications world," Austin American-Statesman (February 1, 1998):A19.
Technology Futures' market report — Transforming the Local Exchange Network: Analyses and Forecasts of Technology Change, Second Edition — reviewed.
Harry Nelson, "Technology Futures Predicts the Future of Outside Plant," Cable Foreman, Vol. 1, No. 2 (March 19, 1998):8.
"Local exchange network forecasts for North America," Lightwave, Vol. 15, No. 1 (January 1998):90.
Eric Kreifeldt, "Report Forecasts Fiber in the Loop," Fiber Optic News, Vol. 17, No. 47 (November 24, 1997):46.
Ray Hodges analyzes and forecasts the inevitable replacement of analog cellular with digital technologies in New Telecom Quarterly.
Ray Hodges, "The Demise of Analog Cellular," New Telecom Quarterly, Vol. 6, No. 1 (February 1998):15.
Telephony cites TFI forecasts for xDSL.
Sandra Guy, "DSL Comes to Main Street," Telephony (February 2, 1998):6.
TFI announced as a content provider for new information service, Telecommunications Insider.
"Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Launches News and Information Service For Teleco Professionals Via PointCast," Business Wire (January 27, 1998).
"Telecom Roundup: Coopers & Libran Push Telecom Info," Newsbytes News Networks (January 27, 1998).
Phillips Business Information cites TFI forecasts in articles discussing the future of fiber.
Eric Kreifeldt, "1998: Fiber Optics Preview," Fiber Optics News, Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 5, 1998).
Eric Kreifeldt, "Fiber Optics Business Looks Strong for 1998," Communications Today (January 6, 1998).