AUSTIN-Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI), an internationally-recognized leader in technology forecasting and technology management, announces its new public seminar:

Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts^TM

Date: September 25-26, 2000

Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, Seattle, Washington

Course Leaders: Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., and Ray L. Hodges

Course Tuition: $1,095*

Course URL: http://www.tfi.com/sems/tmft.html

* Precedes ICFC 2000. 10% Discount for ICFC Attendees

This seminar is targeted to managers and professionals who are committed to transforming advances in technology into meaningful business advantage. We would appreciate your mentioning the session in the upcoming issue of your publication and/or on your Website. The TFI contact for your readers is Kirsten Palmbo at (800) TEK-FUTR or (512) 258-8898, or e-mail can be sent to seminars@tfi.com.

Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts^TM is a hands-on, applications-based workshop for analytically oriented planners and managers. Drawing heavily on examples and recent forecasts from the telecom industry, this seminar will provide the participant with an excellent overview of trends in the industry.

Course Leader, Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., is a recognized authority in the use of technology forecasting in the telecom industry. His interests center on the adoption of new technology for telecom networks and the development of communications services. Dr. Vanston was interviewed on his views of telecom trends by the Wall Street Journal for a full-page article entitled "Consultant's Call: Lawrence Vanston Makes Some Pretty Bold Predictions for the Future of Telecommunications."

Course Leader, Ray L. Hodges, brings 30 years of telecom expertise and experience to his forecasting work, including 25 years with GTE Telephone Operations. His interests are focused on emerging wireless technologies and markets and their impacts on the public telecom network. Mr. Hodges' views and the results of his research are regularly cited by such prestigious publications as Telephony, America's Network, and Lightwave.

Founded in 1978, TFI provides top quality consulting, research, forecasting, technology management, and other management services to a wide assortment of private companies and government agencies. Technology Futures helps organizations plan for the future. Drawing on proven, quantifiable forecasting methods and strategic applications, we customize our approach to the technology, financial, and marketing issues facing our clients.

General business and industry publications regularly cite our staff members' views and the results of our research. We are always happy to be interviewed and quoted for articles on subjects within our areas of expertise.

PRESS CONTACT: Please contact Ms. Carrie Vanston, Media Relations Director, if you would like more information on the seminar or would like to speak with our technology and telecom professionals. Ms. Vanston can be reached at TFI's Los Angeles office by telephone at (323) 436-0314 or by e-mail at cvanston@tfi.com. If you need immediate attention and Ms. Vanston is unavailable, please contact the corporate office in Austin, Texas at (512) 258-8898 or (800) 835-3887. Thank you for your attention.

READER CONTACT: Ms. Kirsten Palmbo, Technology Futures, Inc. at (800) TEK-FUTR or (512) 258-8898, fax (512) 258-0087, or send e-mail to seminars@tfi.com.

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June 2000