NanoMarkets Releases New White Paper on Smart Lighting Markets

NanoMarkets today announced that it has published a new white paper that examines the current smart lighting systems market.

Glen Allen, Virginia - March 20, 2012 -- Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced that it has published a new white paper that examines the current smart lighting systems market. In a recent NanoMarkets report titled, “Smart Lighting 2012” we have identified this space as potentially reaching $4.5 billion in revenues by 2016 driven by the quest to improve energy efficiency within buildings and homes and meet requirements brought about by government mandates.

However, NanoMarkets believes while the addressable market is substantial, there are no clear leaders in the smart lighting space and that furthermore, the product and market strategies currently being pursued by the industry are insufficient to capitalize on what is possible.

Persons interested in obtaining the paper may download it from the firm’s website at: http://www.nanomarkets.net/Downloads/SmartLighting.pdf

About the Report:

The NanoMarkets report, “Smart Lighting 2012” provides an analysis of the worldwide smart lighting market and builds on NanoMarkets’ extensive six-year experience of analyzing the solid-state lighting industry. The report shows how new value is being created in the lighting market by adding enhanced electronics and intelligent luminaires and how such product strategies will be able to build on the massive trend towards introducing CFLs, LEDs, OLEDs and other forms of energy efficient lighting.

But while energy efficiency is the major current driver for smart lighting, this report also discusses how NanoMarkets foresees the smart lighting market transcending energy efficiency and generating new revenues from improved aesthetics, and more comfortable and healthy lighting. The report focuses, in particular, on how also these opportunities will emerge within the OLED and LED lighting paradigms. But it also identifies the opportunities that smart lighting will create as it adopts more effective networking strategies and becomes part of a future “Internet of things” and Smart Grid.

Also included in this new report is an analysis of the smart lighting strategies of the firms that NanoMarkets expects to see as major players in the smart lighting space. This includes the major lighting and building automation firms, as well as the slew of new lighting control start-ups that have emerged in the past few years.

In addition, this report provides an insider’s view on rapidly developing opportunities throughout the entire smart lighting supply chain including developments in the luminaire sector all the way down to the components level. For example, the report includes detailed coverage of where chip makers and sensor manufacturers will be able to derive the most benefit from the smart lighting “revolution”.

Also included in the report is a discussion of the likely evolution of smart lighting standards and their importance to smart lighting market development. In addition, there is an eight-year market forecast with breakouts by type of product and end user market segment. See the NanoMarkets website at: (http://nanomarkets.net/market_reports/report/smart_lighting_2012) for additional details.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering the conductive coatings market in electronics for more than five years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718

Call for Art - Theme CityScapes Art Contest - Deadline March 29th

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Contest with the theme "CityScapes".

Jupiter, Florida - March 20, 2012 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Contest with the theme "CityScapes". The gallery would like for all 2D artists (including photography) to send us your best interpretation of the theme "CityScapes" by depicting scenes of cities, towns, urban imageries and any related metropolitan subjects for inclusion into the gallery's April 2012 online group art exhibition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of April 2012. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places. Also, 5 Honorable Mention places will be awarded. In addition, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, Special Recognition awards will be posted as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on March 29, 2012.

Winners of the "CityScapes" Art Exhibition will receive extensive publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 65+ event announcements, social media marketing and website traffic in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist's website as part of this achievement.

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About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530

BusinessVibes advices How Joining Networking Platform can Help Your Business

Feeling the need of companies to search for new leads and contacts, they can observe the arrival of new specialized networking platforms, like BusinessVibes, focused only on businesses.

London, UK, March 20, 2012 -- Nowadays more and more businesses can be found on social networking platforms being a part of many communities interacting one with another, sharing information and announcing updates. Many of those platforms like Facebook or Twitter are mix of different channels of communications, starting from customer to customer through business to customer, to business to business. Feeling the need of companies to search for new leads and contacts, we can observe arrival of new specialized networking platforms, like BusinessVibes, focused only on businesses. Why is it good to join specialized websites? Read article to learn more.

First of all, in times of online advertising, it is always good to have as big exposure as possible. Joining networking platforms is a good way not only to promote the company or brand by making it more visible, but it also allows informing others about the product, functionalities and features. Adjusted system of sharing setting will allow companies showing only the facts they want to share. Information can be easily hidden from the audience sight.

As mentioned earlier business to business networking platforms are accessible only by companies, what makes them one of the best places to find new business partners, clients or subcontractors. Some of the platforms like already mentioned BusinessVibes gives companies possibility to connect with other businesses, which is the first step of forming partnership, but also a gateway to future information sharing, cooperation and better communication.

In terms of communication, becoming a member of networking platforms can significantly improve information flow between companies. Instead of using intranets, email inboxes and company websites everything can be seen and shared on one platform. Possibility of direct contact between international sellers and buyers along with sharing detailed information about products and services will definitely shorten sales cycle, where no intermediaries will be needed anymore.

In modern world full of networks, connections and sharing it is a risky step to miss opportunity to get new contacts and information source. Taking all of the above into consideration, specialized networking platforms will definitely improve quality of cooperation and communication between companies. Joining those websites is recommended both for international as well as for local players.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive - Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc.
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
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NanoMarkets Releases Transcripts from Firm's Q&A Session on Flexible Electronic Substrates

NanoMarkets today announced that it has posted the transcript from a recent conference call on flexible electronic substrates that the firm recently held.

Glen Allen, Virginia - March 20, 2012 -- Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced that it has posted the transcript from a recent conference call on flexible electronic substrates that the firm recently held. The call showcased findings from the firm’s recently released report, “Flexible Substrates Markets 2012.” In the report NanoMarkets projected that the total market for flexible substrates will grow to $1.2 billion by 2017. Persons interested in obtaining the transcript may download it from the firm’s website at: http://www.nanomarkets.net/Downloads/FLEXIBLESUBSTRATESQnA.pdf

About the Event:

On the call NanoMarkets presented findings from the firm's report, “Flexible Substrates Markets 2012.” The report's author, Katherine Derbyshire's and NanoMarkets principal analyst, Lawrence Gasman discussed the evolution of the flexible substrate market and where NanoMarkets sees the industry's opportunities unfolding over the coming years.

About the Report:

Flexible Substrates Markets 2012” analyzes the opportunities for flexible substrates in a wide range of applications including displays, photovoltaics, sensors, and in a variety of roll-to-roll fabrication applications. Materials discussed in this report include metal sheets and foils, polyimide and PET, flexible glass, textiles and paper.

The report also discusses the strategies of some of the leading suppliers and users of these materials including include Ascent Solar, Corning, Dow Chemical, DuPont, DuPont Teijin, Dyesol, Kaneka, Nokia, Pilkington Glass, Samsung Schott and Tata Steel. It also includes detailed forecasts for the flexible plastic, metal and glass substrate materials in both volume and value terms, with breakouts by application, by material type, and by printing method.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy, electronics and other markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts of this kind and has been covering the conductive coatings market in electronics for more than five years.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
804-270-1718

BusinessVibes features Online Business Cards

BusinessVibes, new B2B networking platform invented to connect businesses; traditional business cards have been replaced by online created 'profile cards'.

London, UK, March 20, 2012 -- Every business needs to build up a good network in order to facilitate overall growth. In fact, networking is also essential to great interactions and can often lead to a competitive advantage. There are many ways to do networking from trade shows to online webinars and new ICT have provided several tools helping to achieve good results. The business card remains the most widespread instruments even though it is one of the oldest.

A business card gives recipients information on who you are and what your activities consist of; it represents your business frontage, therefore a lot of importance must be given in terms of visuals as well as content. It is essential to constantly have some in the pocket so as to avoid missing opportunities to network. Keep in mind, any encounter could turn into a deal!

At BusinessVibes, new B2B networking platform invented to connect businesses; traditional business cards have been replaced by online created 'profile cards'. Those Profile Cards are customized and include information filled on the profile. These are more convenient than conventional ones as they don't need to be manually gathered in one place and can't be lost.

In real life it is customary to ask for the other interlocutor’s business card before handing yours. For that reason, a BusinessVibes member can request - not send - a 'profile' card from a company he is not connected with in order to know more about it. Members can browse their industry directory, find prospects, and ask for their profile cards. Once collected, after examination the member can connect with the company matching the most its company requirements and start discussing business together.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive - Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc.
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
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