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Typical
Research Projects
Here are brief descriptions
of typical research projects that Matrix USA has conducted for Japanese
clients, with lists of sample topics that we have covered:
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Forecast
/ Trend Analysis
Analyze the major
business, technology, and market trends driving...
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- Computer
security
- Data
mining
- Broadband
network applications
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- Government
procurement processes
- Network
management
- Venture
capital investment
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Best
Practices / Case Studies
Through detailed
case studies, describe the current best practices and lessons
learned in…
Profile the relevant
vendors and products that support…
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- Management
of Corporate R&D
- Billing
of IP-based services
- Electronic
procurement systems
- Telecommunications
data warehouses
- Internet-based
customer services
- Outsourcing
and ASP services
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- Telecommunications
billing systems
- Object-oriented
development
- Test
marketing
- International
roaming clearinghouses
- Knowledge
management
- Distributed
collaboration
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Product
Surveys
Profile products
now or soon to be on the market and make recommendations for
which best fit our needs, in the area of...
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- Sales
automation software
- Wireless
data middleware
- Patent
analysis software
- C++
class libraries
- Electronic
publishing tools
- Internet
fax servers
- Help-desk
software
- Policy-based
networking
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- Electronic
document security
- Electronic
funds transfer
- Bioinformatics
- Retail
sales management
- Curriculum
management software
- Broadband
content delivery tools
- Text
mining software
- Digital
content editing tools
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Company
Background Analysis
Provide all available
background information on the markets, finances, management,
investors, products, and other resources of a specific company…
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- Potential
competitor
- Potential
supplier
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- Potential
partner
- Acquisition
candidate
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Market
Opportunity Assessment/ Business Development
- What is the
market opportunity for our product in the U.S. and what
are the trends that drive its growth and profitability?
- How should it
be positioned and what are the relative strengths and weaknesses
of its potential competitors? Should we change product features
to better address this market?
- What are appropriate
channels and partners? Help us recruit investors, beta customers,
and distribution partners
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Venture
Capital
- How can we best
use investments in venture capital in the U.S. to gather
information on emerging technologies and companies?
- What strategies,
organizations, and relationships are most important for
achieving our objectives?
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