Study Group: TouchPad Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 21

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Steve Ospalak

Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management Group

Steve Ospalak is the Senior Executive Consultant of Breen Management Group, specializes in mobile device technology. He helps operators, mobile device OEM/ODMs, and technology companies with technology and device aggregation. Prior, Steve was the Director-Subscriber...

Chris Hare

GM - Head of Industry Collaboration
SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (USA) INC.

Chris Hare is a General Manager, Head of Industry Collaboration at Sony Ericsson establishing and navigating new technologies, ventures, universities and long term customer dialogue. Previously, he was Head of Supplier Technology Incubation. Prior to...

John Jacobs

Director - Notebook PC & Display Elec's Research
DISPLAYSEARCH

John F. Jacobs is Director of Notebook PC Market Research at DisplaySearch, a consultancy focusing on display technologies. He has over ten years of experience in global supply management, material requirements planning, procurement, business analysis...

Tal Raeside

Managing Director
Insight Strategic Services

Tal Raeside is Managing Director at Insight Strategic Services, a consulting firm focused on new media and convergence. He is a telecom, media and technology veteran with 20 years experience. His expertise includes: mobile, convergence, Internet, new...

Thomas O'Brien

Owner
DIGITAL AMPLIFIER COMPANY

Thomas O'Brien is the Founder and President of Digital Amplifier Company, a designer and producer of Class D digital amplifier products based on proprietary patented technology. He has over 18 years of experience in the design of analog and digital audio,...

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Nokia, Apple and Google - Driving the Mobile Revolution

November 5, 2009

Analysis by:Tal Raeside, Managing Director,

Analysis of:Google, Nokia, Apple - who will win the mobile wars? | www.guardian.co.uk

Nokia, Apple and Google, along with several other companies, will shape the next phase of the mobile revolution.

Microsoft and T-Mobile Had a Cloudy Day but “The Cloud” Is Here To Stay

October 13, 2009

Analysis by:Tal Raeside, Managing Director,

Analysis of:T-Mobile Sidekick Disaster: Danger’s Servers Crashed, And They Don’t Have A Backup | www.techcrunch.com

This week was a bad one for Microsoft, T-Mobile and “the cloud” with the announcement of the Danger customers’ data losses. Despite the setback, the cloud will continue to gain popularity and continue to shape the digital media, entertainment and communication world.

Netbooks Trying to Find Their Niche

September 2, 2009

Analysis by:Tal Raeside, Managing Director,

Analysis of:Netbooks post higher demand than notebook PCs in Q2 | www.telecompaper.com

The netbook market has emerged with great fanfare as PC manufacturers and even mobile operators are looking to this device category to spur growth. Netbooks, while appealing in emerging markets, will face the difficult hurdle of creating a position between laptops and smartphones in developed markets in order to succeed.

Dell’s Smartphone Effort is an Uphill Battle

August 28, 2009

Analysis by:Tal Raeside, Managing Director,

Analysis of:Dell Developing Phones for China | online.wsj.com

For the last couple years Dell has coveted entry into the smartphone market. Unfortunately for Dell, their PC-related assets do not necessarily translate to the mobile industry, and success in the highly-competitive handset business will prove very difficult.

Motorola Shows That Mobile Handsets are a Difficult Business

August 3, 2009

Analysis by:Tal Raeside, Managing Director,

Analysis of:Motorola Breaks String of Losses, but Cellphone Sales Continue Slide | online.wsj.com

Despite a legacy of global handset success, Motorola is struggling to survive in the competitive mobile phone business.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

Original Equipment Manufacturer
Individual/Small Consultancy
Market Research Company*
Display Manufacturer
Consulting Firm
Contract Manufacturer
Management Consultancy
Semiconductor Foundry
Wireless Handset Manufacturer
Business Intelligence Software
Home Entertainment System Manufacturer
Application & Web Development Company
Independent Consulting Firm
Embedded Software
Semiconductors - Analog/Mixed Signal

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

Consultant
Director
President
Board Member
Owner
Product Development Director
Product Development Manager
Managing Director
Principal
Chief Executive Officer
Business Development Manager
Design Engineer

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