Seminars Overview Quantitative Technology/Market Forecasting Forecasting & Planning Technology Strategic Roadmapping Forecasting, Planning & Managing Technology Managing & Implemenging Technology Technology Forecasting for the Telecom Industry Telecom Trends: Markets & Technologies Other TFI In-House Seminars [PDF (printable version) of a sample Technology Forecasting for the Telecom Industry™ agenda] Technology Forecasting for the Telecom Industry™ This three-day workshop teaches participants how to conduct and assess technology/market forecasts and integrate them into organizational planning and management. (A five-day version of this seminar is also available.) Table of Contents What You Will Gain Who Should Attend Course Topics The Company We Keep What Past Participants Say Course Leaders Questions and to Reserve Dates back to the top What You Will Gain TFI's latest forecasts on emerging telecom markets and technologies, both wireline and wireless. Practical methods to enhance planning and decision making. The ability to project changes in technology. Experience in the practical application of technology forecasting in telecom, including the most recent work by TFI. An introduction to the most essential technology forecasting techniques. Interaction with other telecom professionals interested in technology forecasting and planning. >> BONUS << All participants receive copies of our presentation notes and technology forecasting guides: Technology Forecasting: An Aid to Effective Technology Management Introduction to Technology Market Forecasting back to the top Who Should Attend Regional Bell Operating Companies Internet Service Providers Independent Telcos Cable Companies Competitive Local Exchange Carriers Telecom Industry Suppliers Competitive Access Providers Regulatory Agencies Cellular/PCS Wireless Providers Telecom R&D Groups Long Distance Carriers Corporate Telecom Planning Groups back to the top Course Topics Fundamental Drivers in Telecommunications The fundamental, long-term drivers that are shaping the telecom industry and its role in business and society. Why telecom is now such a dynamic and turbulent industry. Forecasts for Internet/Online Access Forecasts for residential digital access and data rate requirements. Strategies for providing high-speed services. Forecasts for the adoption of ADSL and fiber optics. Packet vs. Circuit Switching and Internet Voice Forecasts of the transition to ATM and IP switching. Prospects for voice on the Internet. Strategic issues for various carriers. Implications of Convergence Group exercise to assess the impact of convergence from technology, market, and business perspectives. Forecasts for Wireless Communications Trends in capacity, competitors, and usages. Forecasts of subscriber demand and price of cellular/PCS services. Discussion of digital technologies such as TDMA, GSM, and CDMA. Forecasts for the adoption of digital technologies. Wireless Local Loop Technology alternatives: CDMA, LMDS, MMDS, and G3. Potential for voice, low-speed data, and Internet access. Forecasts for advanced WLL technologies. Competitive Impacts on Voice Services Modeling and forecasting the impact of wireless on wireline voice services. Projecting the impact of competition on telco revenues and asset lives. Implications of Wireless Group exercise to assess the impact of wireless communications from technology, market, and business perspectives Forecasts for Fiber and SONET/SDH Adoption Patterns of adoption of fiber optics in communications networks. Drivers for SONET/SDH adoption and forecasts of SONET/SDH adoption in public telecom networks. Forecasts for Switching Equipment Patterns of adoption of switching equipment. Modular change-outs in digital switches. Drivers for ATM adoption and forecasts of ATM adoption in public telecom networks. Forecasts for Broadband Access Technology alternatives: HFC, FTTC, ADSL, etc. Competitive scenarios. Winning long-term strategies. Implications of Telecom Changes Group exercise to assess the impact of broadband, ATM, and SONET from technology, market, and business perspectives. Special Topics Special sessions will depend on the interests and priorities of the attendees. Additional special focus sessions may be organized at the request of participant. Previous topics have included:. Technology Forecasts for Depreciation Demand Forecasting Applications Issues for the Cable Industry This schedule may be tailored to your individual needs. back to the top The Company We Keep These are some of the companies whose managers and professionals have benefited from attending Technology Futures, Inc. public and in-house workshops: Alcatel AMD AT&T Wireless Bell Canada Bell Northern Research BellSouth Chevron Deere & Co. Deloitte & Touche Deautsche Telekom Dow Eastman Chemical Eastman Kodak Ernst & Young Fisher-Rosemount General Electric General Motors Hughes IBM MCI Mobil Motorola Nokia Nortel Quest Raytheon Rockwell Rosemount SBC Siecor Sprint 3M Telcordia Telefonica Teleglobe Canada Telstra TELUS Verizon VTEL back to the top What Past Participants Say These are some of the comments of managers and professionals who have attended Technology Futures, Inc. public and in-house workshops: "This course is excellent in showing the complexities of the industry in simple terms. It is critical that more people are exposed to such analyses in order to better understand the increasingly competative telecom industry. I especially appreciated the speakers' ability to make comparisons in technology development in other industries." Dora Mozes Senior Advisor, Business Analysis Industry Canada "Valuable workshop! High potential value! Directly applicable to analyses for understanding the relationship between technology and potential opportunities for our company." Mike Ubaldini Information Associate-Emerging Technology Eastman Chemical Co. "The seminar packs a lot of data into a straightforward presentation." Bob Brown Member, Technical Staff U S WEST Advanced Technologies "The information received has allowed me to look at new directions our area may go in the future. New services and products will be coming at such a pace that the challenge will be to come up with a short/long-term forecast that will allow us to make correct decisions in the way our company wants to evolve." John Gyrylux Network Forecast Analyst TELUS Communications "Very good! Covered the essential technology forecasting techniques and approaches in a logical sequence. Provided me with a strong technical validation that I could present to management." Bernadette Zapiec Business Research Manager Rohm & Haas "Depth and breadth of presenters' experience is evident and significantly enhances the value of the seminar. Both process and content work well." Mary Anne Overman Manager Department of Defense back to the top Course Leaders Each two and three day in-house seminar is led by two of the following TFI Senior Staff members. John H. Vanston, Ph.D., Chairman, Technology Futures, Inc. Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., President, Technology Futures, Inc. Ray L. Hodges, Senior Consultant, Technology Futures, Inc. back to the top Questions and to Reserve Dates Please contact TFI at (800) 835-3887, (512) 258-8898, or info@tfi.com with questions and to reserve dates. Copyright © Technology Futures, Inc. All rights reserved. 13740 Research Blvd., Bldg. C Austin, TX 78750-1859 Toll Free: (800) TEK-FUTR - Local & Outside USA: (512) 258-8898 FAX: (512) 258-0087 - e-mail: info@tfi.com - http://www.tfi.com