Products: Reports & White Papers
Future Formats delivers whitepapers and research studies discreetly to our customers and members.
Future Formats specialty is in the production of accurate, timely and insightful analysis of optical, SD and hard disc based media. Additionally we provide analysis of the semiconductor markets and government and university based research activities. These reports are for the use of our commissioning customers only and are produced solely on the basis of the needs and directives of those customers.
We do on occasion make white papers available to the public.
Current available white papers may be purchased on the following topics:
• EVD Flash Report
This report explores both the rationale and the purpose behind the development of the EVD standard. This report looks at likely adopters of the standard, those organizations that are engaged in the production of EVD compliant hardware, and the relationship of this standard to media content holders.
• HD-DVD Update
HD-DVD is a rapidly approaching standard that has tremendous potential to change the way current US and European consumers view media. This report examines the foundations of HD-DVD, likely adoption scenarios and impact upon consumers and the Studios. This report also explores different codices and their relationship to this standard.
• SD Cards Competitive Landscape Report
SD Cards (Secure Digital) represent a competitive threat to optical based systems. Find out what types of applications and technological advancements currently exist and are projected for the near term and how they can be expected to influence consumer choice.
• Blu-Ray Competitive Positioning Report
Blu-ray is a rapidly approaching standard offering large capacity and enhanced security standards. This format can be expected to severely challenge HD-DVD and dominate the market space in the latter part of this decade. Is the hype worth it?
• The Portable Media Center Report
From airports to hotels, Portable Media Centers can be found nearly everywhere. What does this consumer appliance mean for the CE industry as a whole, and where can demand be expected to come from? Does this medium pose a threat to CD and DVD based devices – or must it carve out it’s own niche?
Additionally, we work with the Media-Tech Association to produce timely reports of interest directly to optical replicators worldwide. Please contact Media-Tech directly if you should wish to purchase those reports, or join the worldwide trade association.
For inquiries please contact: futureformats@copernio.com
