Powerline Update

2002 Update on the Powerline Industry

Foreword

‘2002 Update on the Powerline Industry’ has been authored by Dr. Peter Krawarik, Systems Physics Consultant, Telecommunications & Business Development. It provides a fast track resource to vital information on the latest developments and trends in the rapidly changing Powerline arena, from a uniquely independent and global perspective. There have been significant developments over the past 18-months that existing players, new entrants and observers of the International Powerline Industry should be aware of to ensure that prudent and realistic technical and business decisions are made.

Dr. Krawarik, formerly of Ericsson Austria AG, has over 34 years management experience in large and small companies. He has a strong track record directing major projects in state-of-art technology including fibre optics, video, office and factory automation, networks, telecommunications and systems integration.

Peter is an expert in strategy development. During his time at Ericsson he initiated extensive Powerline Communications programs in the company and is fully conversant with the difficult commercial and strategic issues facing the developing Powerline Communications industry.

The Powerline Communications Industry is complex from a technical, regulatory, legal, commercial and strategic perspective. Entrants into this marketplace include the investor, manufacturer, power distributor or service provider, all of whom are presented with significant hurdles brought about by the dynamic nature of this growing and rapidly changing arena.

Peter is able to provide refreshing clarity on this complex arena. He is well connected within this small but diverse industry, and attends the major conferences and technical and regulatory association meetings, worldwide. Having been involved with Powerline since its inception, Peter is able to provide an invaluable, in-depth insight into the developing Powerline industry. Such insight and independence allows Peter to provide technical and business development consultancy of real value to the diverse players in the Powerline arena. Peter can be contacted through MillenniaVision Ltd. — www.millenniavision.com

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to provide accurate information for inclusion in this document, the authors and producers accept no liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of the information contained herein. Any reference to companies or technologies in this document must not be taken as a recommendation and any proposed relationship with any entity or technology referred to herein should be preceded by meticulous due diligence.