The Embedded Software Strategic Market Intelligence Program, 2005
RESEARCH SUMMARY
In-depth analysis of global market demand for embedded software and real-time operating systems, including detailed market definition and segmentation;
Conservative, granular market estimates and forecasts for embedded software and real-time operating systems;
Embedded systems developers requirements and preferences;
Industry structure and analysis of embedded software and real-time operating system suppliers, including market share, position and profiles;
Key success requirements for effective product, market and channel development.
PACKAGING
Volume
Volume Title
1
Embedded and Real-Time Operating Systems
2
Embedded Software Development Tools
3
Embedded System Design Automation Tools
4
Embedded System Test Automation Tools
5
Linux in the Embedded Systems Market
6
JAVA in the Embedded Systems Market
7
Proprietary Operating Systems: Capturing the "Roll Your Own" Market
8
Embedded System Market Statistics
METHODOLOGY - These analyses will be based on rigorous primary and secondary research processes. The primary research process consists of structured, in-depth telephone interviews with the following market participants:
Customer groups: embedded systems developers;
Suppliers/providers of all embedded software and real-time operating systems under study; and
Other market influencers.
SCHEDULE - Service year runs from January 3, 2005 through December 30, 2005.
QUALIFICATIONS - Since 1990, VDC has been the leading source for market research products and consulting services for a host of embedded design and development technologies, including software development tools, design automation tools, test automation tools, Linux in embedded systems and a host of related enterprise and infrastructure middleware, systems and application software.
VDC has over 33 years of experience in providing market research, strategic analysis, and consulting services to technology companies worldwide. Since 1982 VDC has been analyzing the embedded systems industry. Our initial focus on embedded single board computers used in industrial automation, telecommunications, and military/aerospace applications has been expanded to cover the market for commercial embedded operating systems, software development tools and related products. VDC research efforts in embedded software and hardware include:
The Embedded Software Strategic Market Intelligence Program, a market intelligence service ongoing since 1997 "Vertical Markets and Applications Analysis" "Internet Enabling Applications and Middleware in Embedded Systems" "Linux's Future in the Embedded Systems Market" "Embedded/Real-Time Operating Systems" "Software Development Tools" "Design Automation Tools" "Windows NT/NTE/CE/2000: Threats and Opportunities" "The Future of Java" "Embedded Databases" "Embedded CPUs and Chipsets" "The World of Proprietary Operating Systems" "The Market Statistics Report" "Windows CE and the Future of Embedded Systems Development"
"The Worldwide Market for Merchant Computer Boards in Real-time and Embedded Applications Planning Service," a research program with numerous annual deliverables ongoing since 1982. VME PCI/CompactPCI ISA/EISA/Multibus/STD Embedded Motherboards and CPU Modules
Other relevant research Ruggedized Industrial-Grade Computer Markets Switch Fabric Architectures High Availability Industrial-Grade Computers Embedded COTS Systems in Military/Aerospace and Defense Rugged Mobile Computer Markets
CONSULTING TEAM
Biographies of VDC's embedded software team are presented below:
Christopher A. Lanfear
Chris is Director of VDC's Embedded Software and Tools Practice.
Chris and his team focus their research and analysis on embedded Java, Windows and Linux. Chris' prior embedded research includes the worldwide coverage of a number of markets for operating systems and software development tools.
From 2000 to today, Chris has worked with virtually all of the largest and fastest growing suppliers of embedded software development tools, real time operating systems and related technologies. Assignments ranged from high-level strategy development, to tactical product launch planning. Clients have included the largest software providers in the world, and vendors of some of the most complex embedded toolkits on the market.
Prior to joining VDC, Chris served in various analyst and consultant positions in the health care services and information technology industry.
Chris has a BA from Tufts University and an MBA from Northeastern University.
Stephen L. Balacco
Steve is Senior Analyst and Program Manager of VDC's Embedded Software and Tools Practice.
Steve manages all of the market research programs for VDC's "Embedded Software Strategic Market Intelligence Program", including a recently completed report on embedded Linux and a groundbreaking series of vertical market requirements analysis focusing on embedded developers and system architects. Some of his prior embedded research includes the worldwide markets for operating systems and software development tools.
During the past two years, Steve has developed a number of 'firsts' in embedded market modeling, including an analysis of embedded project performance against schedule and budget.
Prior to joining VDC, Steve worked for more than thirty years in information technology sales, marketing, and business development.
Steve holds a BSBA from Eastern Nazarene College.
Matt Volckmann
Matt is an analyst for VDC's Embedded Systems practice.
In addition to supporting VDC's "Embedded Software Strategic Market Intelligence Program," since joining VDC, Matt has also focused on a number of custom primary research initiatives within the embedded development market.
He has over five years experience in technology research and strategy consulting. Prior to joining VDC, Matt worked as a consultant for TMNG Strategy and as an industry analyst with Hurwitz Group.
Matt holds a BS degree in Economics from Bates College.
J. Eric Gulliksen
Eric is Director of VDC's Embedded Hardware and Systems Practice.
Eric has been co-author, lead analyst and program manager on several recent embedded hardware and advanced embedded technology studies, including reports on VDC's merchant computer board program, redundant and high availability computers, switch fabric architectures, and DSP components and boards.
Eric has also managed VDC analysis of MST/MEMS technology for which he developed additional methodologies to complement the firm's arsenal of tools.
With over thirty years of industrial experience, Eric brings an operations perspective to VDC's team.
Eric is one of the embedded marketplace's most often-quoted analysts, and most popular speakers.
Prior to joining VDC, Eric has held Vice-Presidential positions in product development, engineering, strategic sales and corporate marketing. He has been awarded seventeen U.S. patents in various fields, including optics and batteries, and has extensive international PL management experience.
Eric holds a BSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a Master's degree in Management Science (magna cum laude) from the same institution, and an MBA, cum laude, from Clark University. In addition, he has completed several short courses in sales, marketing and patent law.
The Embedded Software Strategic Market Intelligence Program, 2005
