Frost & Sullivan to Host Exclusive Analyst Briefing on Automotive Infotainment Systems on Thursday, May 12, 2005

PALO ALTO, Calif.--May 9, 2005--Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost.com) will host a conference call Thursday, May 1, 20052, 2005 at 1pm EDT to provide industry participants an overview of the recently published studies focusing on new applications and technological advancements and their continued affect on the infotainment revolution.

"New applications and technological advancements are enhancing the value proposition of infotainment and fuelling the infotainment revolution," says Sandeep Kar Industry Analyst for Frost & Sullivan's Automotive & Transportation group.

Frost & Sullivan's recent studies on the infotainment market: The North American Automotive Infotainment Systems Market, the North American Automotive Navigation Systems Market and the U.S. Consumer Attitudes and Perception Towards Automotive Infotainment; collectively provide a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the market.

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Those interested in participating in the conference call should send an email to Tolu Babalola - Corporate Communications at tolu.babalola@frost.com with the following information for registration: Full Name, Company Name, Title, Telephone Number, Fax Number and Email Address. We will send you the confirmation/pass code via email upon receipt of the above information.

This briefing will provide system manufacturers, automakers, service providers, distributors and other market participants an overview of the state of North American automotive infotainment systems market. The briefing will encompass the key market parameters pertaining to the following application segments: GPS navigation systems, rear-seat entertainment systems, mobile satellite radio systems and mobile satellite television systems.

Highlights of the briefing will include: insight into the dynamics shaping this market, drivers, restraints, technology trend and avenues of opportunity for growth. The briefing will also provide an understanding of the current state of the market, its segments and the factors and trends shaping its evolution and outlook.

Frost & Sullivan offers additional analysis for the Automotive and Transportation markets, as well as growth consulting.

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For more information on any of the research:

-- F 197 - U.S. Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Automotive Infotainment

-- A 956 - North American Automotive Infotainment Systems Market

-- F 171 - North American Automotive and Consumer GPS Navigation System Markets