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InfoTrends Research Group Announces Sponsor Lineup for “Flash Forward” at the 2004 International CES

(Weymouth, MA) January, 05 2004... InfoTrends Research Group today announced the sponsors for the “Flash Forward” TechZone at the 2004 International CES, which will take place January 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This new exhibit area in the South Hall of the show floor will showcase multiple elements of the digital photography and video markets. Vendor displays will focus on attention-grabbing segments of the industry such as digital cameras, at-home photo printing, retail photofinishing, software, and storage. Vendor presentations will also run periodically in the Flash Forward “Solutions Center,” which is conveniently located in the TechZone theatre.

Press and VIP retailers are invited to an “ImageScape” lunch and demo preview prior to the opening of the show. ImageScape is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Flash Forward exhibit area. Following the commencement of the lunch, an InfoTrends market overview will be presented in the theatre. This will lead to a lively panel discussion with executives representing a wide range of imaging technologies and services. Panelists for the ImageScape event include:

• Hewlett-Packard - Ken Fleming, Consumer Imaging & Printing Market Development Director
• National Semiconductor - Michael Polacek, Vice President of Imaging
• Eckerd - Mona Furlott, Vice President of Photo Operations
• Casio - Scott Nelson, Director of Product Development in the Consumer Products Division

"Each of our panelists offers distinctive insights into this rapidly changing market," said Kristy Holch, Group Director for InfoTrends Research Group. "Furthermore, their companies offer a broad array of products, making them uniquely qualified to address a multitude of digital imaging topics. We expect the ImageScape panel to provide an exciting and informative introduction to the sponsor demos and displays that will be seen throughout the show.”

Sponsors

The “Flash Forward” sponsors that will have exhibit Pods set up in the TechZone at CES are outlined below.

Platinum Sponsors:

• Hewlett-Packard
• National Semiconductor

Gold Sponsors:

• Energizer

Silver Sponsors:

• ACD Systems
• Agfa Corporation
• Casio
• ChipWrights
• ColorVision
• Concord Camera
• Duracell
• Epson
• I3A
• Jasc Software
• mediaGear
• Pacific Image Electronics
• Pexagon Technology
• Pixel Magic Imaging
• SMaL Camera
• Ulead
• Wynit

ImageScape Event Schedule
12:00 PM - Press members arrive, enjoy lunch, browse the exhibits
12:15 PM - InfoTrends’ Market Overview Presentation
12:25 PM - Panel discussion
12:50 PM - Additional exhibit browsing
2:00 PM - ImageScape event closes

ImageScape Reservations
To attend ImageScape, you must be registered for the 2004 International CES. Only registered press, Flash Forward sponsor representatives, and invited VIP retailers will be admitted to ImageScape.

About InfoTrends Research Group
InfoTrends Research Group, Inc. is the leading market research and consulting firm for digital imaging technologies and markets. InfoTrends helps its worldwide clientele improve the effectiveness of their strategic planning by providing valuable tools for intelligent decision-making, including forecasts, end-user research, product analysis, and market trend tracking. InfoTrends is a member of the CAP Ventures family, a worldwide strategic consulting firm for providers and users of business communication technologies and services.

CONTACT: Matt O'Keefe, InfoTrends tel. , fax , , Weymouth, MA 02189, .