[November 19, 2004] Forrester's Emerging Technology Showcase to Feature Research Labs and Venture-Funded Startups CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 19, 2004 -- Scottsdale, Ariz. December 8-10, 2004 -0- *T WHAT: Forrester Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) presents the seventh annual Emerging Technology Showcase (ETS). With technology investments recovering and cranking out new companies and innovation again, this year's Event, themed "Unlocking The Power Of New Technologies," will feature key technology areas, including RFID and X Internet, customer and product data integration, innovative communications technologies, and security. Through a series of live demonstrations, critical product evaluations, and analyst debates, Forrester identifies best-of-breed solutions that will offer future competitive advantage. Feature session -- The bleeding edge: research labs and venture-funded startups: This session will feature the latest research on disruptive and category-defining trends from the labs of Intel and Microsoft. Also featured will be venture capital demos from Nsite, n-tara, Optier, and Virtual-Mirrors, showcasing innovations that have not gone to market yet, such as 3-D graphics, high-tech fabrics, automated tailoring of custom garments, video, and real-time collaboration. ETS keynote presentations from: -- Andy Mulholland, Global Chief Technology Officer, Capgemini -- Ken Douglas, Technology Director, Sensory Networks, BP -- Bill Day, Head Of Technical Services & Consultancy, Forum Nokia Americas -- Tom Leighton, Ph.D., Founder, Chief Scientist, Akamai Technologies WHEN: December 8-10, 2004 WHERE: The Phoenician 6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Phone: +1 800/888-8234 CONTACT: For complete information on the Event, contact Forrester Events at +1 888/343-6786 or visit the Events page at www.forrester.com To submit your company for the selection process for the Emerging Technology Showcase, please contact Lynda Kong at +1 617/613-5777 or [email protected]. MEDIA: To request interviews and register for the Event, please provide your full contact information to: Patrick Tripp Public Relations Coordinator Forrester Research, Inc. +1 617/613-6216 [email protected] *T About Forrester Research Forrester is an independent technology research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice about technology's impact on business. Business, marketing, and IT professionals worldwide collaborate with Forrester to align their technology investments with their business goals. Forrester offers products and services in four major areas: Research, Data, Consulting, and Community. Established in 1983, Forrester is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. For additional information, visit www.forrester.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]