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Yutaka SHIMBO

(Note) All the links listed below are in Japanese.


The Japan Research Institute	Executive Director (Head of Telecommunications, Media and Hi-Tech Strategic Management Group) Shimbo's Blog（Tokidoki Kaanso-cho)

Committee, member of study groups under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (2002-) Advisory Board, Service Innovation, Kyoto University (2008-2009) Part-time instructor in MBA cource, Graduate School of Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (2007-2009) Guest lecturer in MBA course, Graduate School of Kwansei Gakuin University (2000-2005)

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Areas of expertise

Management strategy (business, competition, financial and organizational) in telecommunications, media and hi-technology

Implementation of strategies (change management)

Industrial policy in telecom

Project achievements

Leader of more 200 some projects in telecommunications (fixed, mobile, satellite, etc.), high-tech (semiconductor, manufacturing), IT management (telecom, banking, etc.), environment and energy, e-business, CRM, finance/credit card/ insurance), distribution, distance-learning, IR/IPO, government and public offices (social security, PFI, e-Government)

Extensive personal contacts with governments, universities, research institutes, and enterprises in foreign countries; North America (about 30 cities in 2 countries), Europe (about 50 cities in 12 countries)

Holds patents in IC/semiconductor and business model areas), some are in the process

Background

Completed postgraduate study in physics, TSUKUBA UNIVERSITY

Developed products (semiconductor) as an engineer in R&D department, Hitachi, Ltd.

October 1991: Moves to the Japan Research Institute Ltd. (Junior Consultant)

April 1996: Head of Strategic Net-Business Department, Research and Consulting Division (Chief Consultant, Senior Consultant)

2000-2005: Guest lecturer in MBA course, Graduate School of Kwansei Gakuin University (e-business strategy, IT strategy, competition strategy, ICT management strategy)

April 2002: Head of Department of Strategic ICT Management (Principal consultant), Research and Consulting Division

FY2002: Broadband security committee, Electronic Commerce Promotion Council of Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

October 2003: Advisory work for Hyogo prefecture on "Hyogo Information Highway" plan

April 2005: Head of Telecommunications, Media and Hi-Tech Strategic Management Group, Research and Consulting Division (Principal consultant)

January - July 2006: Study committee of the study group for the trend and future perspective on next generations network, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

January - July 2006: Member of the study group for the effective competition review system for the IP Network Era, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

June 2006: Executive Director, Research and Consulting Division

November 2006 - March 2007:　Member of International competitiveness Study Group on ICT (Next Generations IP Network Working Group ), Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

July 2007-:　Chairman, VoIP Suishin Kyougikai (VoIP promotion council)

August 2007-:　Member of Next Generations IP Network Working Group, ICT International Competitiveness Council

November 2007 - January 2009:　Expert Panel, Information and Communications Council, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Publications and writings

Publications and papers:

'Economic Impact of Fiber Optics Deployment and Suggestion for Post e-Japan Strategy' Pan Pacific Association of Input-Output Studies, 2005

"A Study on the prediction model of changes in subscriber base with respect to customer needs―with focus on Japan’s mobile communications industry―"　The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, 2005

"Pioneering Technology for Counterfeiting Protection"　Technical Information Institute Co., Ltd. 2004 (Section 5 of Chapter 2 "Outlook on economic benefit from Black-box-ization of core technologies and how to win the game," Section 1 of Chapter 4 "Case studies on damages and outflow of technologies in China and Japan's strategies")

"MBA "from Japan" Strategies and Management (Basic Edition)"　Chuokeizai-sha, Inc. 2003 (Chapter 3)

"The Front-runner of Broadband Age, All About Fiber Optics with Full Illustration"　PHP Institute, 2001

"Nikkei Encyclopedia for Freshers"　Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. 2000　(Keywords of Information Age and Distribution Age 2000-2001)

"Digital Encyclopedia 1999-2000"　Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.1998　(Topics on Telecommunication Industry)

"Information Service White Paper (Scenario for revitalization, consortium and regeneration)"　Computer Age, 1995 (Chapter 5 "Approaches for revitalization, consortium and regeneration")

Series and collected statements:

'Anticipating the Next Move'　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　February 2006-present

'In Order to Win "the Second Chapter of IT Revolution"'　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 200 -January 2006

Net-jihyo, NIKKEI NET March 2004-present
(Forty six members of Nikkei Digital Core write articles for IT news & business section on NIKKEI NET on a day-by-day rotating basis.)
≪Member list of Net Kaigi in Nikkei Digital Core≫

≪Report on 'Telecom and broadcasting study group,' how did specialists rate it?≫「Wide vision will be needed to discuss "The Shape of This County"」　NIKKEI NET　June 2006

Global Information Summit 2006（"Net Conference" Room A: Digital Work Model, Room B: General Subjects on IT, Opinions　January-February 2006）

Global Information Summit 2005（"Net Conference" Room A: Digital@Home, Room B: General Subjects on IT, Opinions　January-February 2005)

Global Information Summit 2004（「"Net Conference" Room A: General Subjects on IT, Opinions　January-February 2004)

Yutaka Shimbo's weekly notebook

Yutaka Shimbo's occasional comments

Articles (contributed to magazines internet, specialty journals):

放送業界にも新陳代謝が必要だ　 IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET, January 2007

Targeting non-consumption class in emerging market!　 IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET, December 2006

Rediscovering and leveraging the resources under the sea, -prescription antidepressant for major electric companies　 IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET, October 2006

Depression of major electric companies　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　September 2006

Last resort for telecom/broadcast convergence！？ - Impact of "TV 2.0"　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　August 2006

Looking toward "TV 2.0"　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　August 2006

How to evaluate Takenakakon　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　July 2006

Cluelessness of pushing back the argument on NTT restructuring　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　May 2006

Nature of controversy on free ride over internet　CNetJapan　April 2006

Prerequisite for media development to compete with Europe and the United States　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　April 2006

AT&T's setting out for quadruple play (6), 'What's important is profit maximization in overall telecommunications industry'　Nikkei BP Business Style "News Kaisetsu" March 2006

AT&T's setting out for quadruple play (5), 'Course of action for new NTT'　Nikkei BP Business Style "News Kaisetsu" March 2006

AT&T's setting out for quadruple play (4), 'Beginning of new competition'　Nikkei BP Business Style "News Kaisetsu" March 2006

AT&T's setting out for quadruple play (3), 'What BellSouth case suggests to Japanese telecom industry'　Nikkei BP Business Style "News Kaisetsu" March 2006

AT&T's setting out for quadruple play (2), 'Is an acquisition right move?'　Nikkei BP Business Style "News Kaisetsu" March 2006

AT&T's setting out for quadruple play (1), 'Acquisition of BellSouth'　Nikkei BP Business Style "News Kaisetsu" March 2006

When the last industry with traditional convoy system corrupts -No exception for commercial TV stations　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　March 2006

NHK's raison d'etre does not in the "Kouhaku" Year-end Grand Song Festival - Considering the principle of NHK reform　 IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　February 2006

Seeing through new entries to mobile industry (4), Action of new entrants　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET January 2006

Seeing through new entries to mobile industry (3), Action of existing players　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET January 2006

Seeing through new entries to mobile industry (2), mobility barriers and isolating mechanisms　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2005

Seeing through new entries to mobile industry (1), Grand design for industrial progress BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2005

Some thoughts on networking information appliance (6), Clarification of roles on industry-government-academia scheme BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2005

Reading management, reading the age　Book review "The Excellence" The Japan Productivity Center for Socio-Economic Development, October 2005

20 years of telecom liberalization: Merits and demerits of NTT privatization　The Nikkan Kogyo Shinbun, Ltd. October 2005

Some thoughts on networking information appliance (5), Developping infrastructure and platforms　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2005

Some thoughts on networking information appliance (4), How far the public sector should involve　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2005

Some thoughts on networking information appliance (3), It's not necessarily an unprofitable business　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET September 2005

Some thoughts on networking information appliance (2), Why is it unprofitable?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET September 2005

Some thoughts on networking information appliance (1), Is the future market size of 11 trillion yen a realistic figure?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET September 2005

Is Skype bringing violent tremors to telecom market? (5), It's impacts to mobile phone and strategies for balanced development　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET August 2005

Is Skype bringing violent tremors to telecom market? (4), It's impacts to IP phone and fixed phone BizPlus, NIKKEI NET August 2005

Is Skype bringing violent tremors to telecom market? (3), It's partnership and steppingstone to mobile market　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2005

Is Skype bringing violent tremors to telecom market? (2), It's growth perspective and threat　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2005

Is Skype bringing violent tremors to telecom market? (1), It's charm and business model　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2005

Current situation and future trend of telecom market in Asia, US and Europe　Nikkei Communications　July 2005

Could IT change? Media of the near future　RENTEC NEWS　July 2005

Telecom and broadcast, from "Convergence" to "Integration" (2), Is Japan taking the path to conglomeratization?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2005

Is a mobile voice service going to be absolutely free of charge with unlimited calls?　Nikkei Business Associe June 2005

Skype, is this new communication system going to change the traditional way to call?　The Tokyo Shimbun June 2005

Telecom carriers are up in arms against Skype　Telecommunication　June 2005

Telecom and broadcast, from "Convergence" to "Integration" (1), Low-key start of TV service by telecom carriers　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2005

Specifics on the "convergence" of telecom and broadcast (forefront of "convergence": Internet TV which doesn't sell)　Weekly Economist　May 2005

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [8] Universal service (c): It a structural separation plan raising too?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET April 2005

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [8] Universal service (b): Other public entity should assume it　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET March 2005

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [8] Universal service (a): Is a fund application reasonable?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET March 2005

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [7] NTT restructuring issue is inevitable (b): Striving for reintegration and the end of imposed monopoly　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [7] NTT restructuring issue is inevitable (a): removal of unbundling obligation for fiber network and monopoly 　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2004

"Wish Digital PA industry a big browth" (strategies for generating post digital home appliance market)　Japan Center for Economic Research　December 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [6] Value and future of copper lines (b): Beginning of full-scale competition for fiber optics　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [6] Value and future of copper lines (a): New competition for fixed telephone service　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [5] Terrestrial digital TV broadcasting and deployment of fiber optics (b): Economic effect of the two　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET August 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [5] Terrestrial digital TV broadcasting and deployment of fiber optics (a): Limits on each local station's approach　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET August 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [4] Governance of telecom infrastructure company (c): Redesign of local regions　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [4] Governance of telecom infrastructure company (b): Accumulation of digital social capital　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [4] Governance of telecom infrastructure company (a): Boosting national wealth　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2004

Suggestions for precarious measure of "New industry generation strategy" by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET June 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [3] Whereabouts of issues on industrial barrier between telecom and broadcast (c)　 BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [3] Whereabouts of issues on industrial barrier between telecom and broadcast (b) BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [3] Whereabouts of issues on industrial barrier between telecom and broadcast (a) BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [2] Dynamic competition on the Commons (b)　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET April 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [2] Dynamic competition on the Commons (a)　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET April 2004

Successful experience of Finland and its system of industry-industry-academia triangle　IT-jihyo, NIKKEI NET　March 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [1] The meaning of vertical division in telecom infrastructure (b)　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET March 2004

"The Shape of This Country, revised" [1] The meaning of vertical division in telecom infrastructure (a)　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET March 2004

Outlook on IP mobile phone market -- Tug-of-war between newcomers and incumbents　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET February 2004

Outlook on IP mobile phone market -- Another Yahoo! shock?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET February 2004

A telephone subscription right will be a new valuable asset in a era of fiber optics　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET February 2004

IT-intensive R&D strategy [2] -- Key to outcome trace　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET January 2004

IT-intensive R&D strategy [1] -- Measures to cultivate a researcher' knowledge　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2003

Deregulation in energy industry and cut and thrust over information appliance market [2] --Keys to the game according to the scenario　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2003

Deregulation in energy industry and cut and thrust over information appliance market [1] --SWOT analysis　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2003

Scenario approach to the future telecom market [2] -- Clear view on the future market　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2003

Scenario approach to the future telecom market [1] -- Drawing determination factors　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2003

Market crunch and competitiveness of corporations [2] -- Analyzing CWC's bankruptcy　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET September 2003

Market crunch and competitiveness of corporations [1] -- IIJ will be affiliated with its rival NTT　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET September 2003

Present situation and future perspective of electronic components industry　Machine&Soft　September 2003

Looking at NTT restructuring issue [2] -- Game of maximizing each player's gain　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2003

Looking at NTT restructuring issue [1] -- Meaning of "0 shu" fiber optics company　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2003

Alliance strategies of high-performing ISPs in IP era [2] -- Road to iSP or iIP　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2003

Alliance strategies of high-performing ISPs in IP era [1] -- Triggering and dominating rules　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2003

How to survive the structural changes brought by IP revolution?　IP Communication (mook) June 2003

Is the recovery of Hinomaru semiconductor industry realized? [3] -- Where to compete?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET May 2003

Is the recovery of Hinomaru semiconductor industry realized? [2] -- Is Elpida competitive enough?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET May 2003

Is the recovery of Hinomaru semiconductor industry realized? [1] -- Verification of earnings models　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET May 2003

Innovation generation (aim for the top with core technologies) 　Shin Keiei Kenkyu　April 2003

Learning from Finnish IT strategy [3] -- Tips for recovery of Japanese companies　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET April 22003

Learning from Finnish IT strategy [2] -- Tips for government-industry-academia collaboration model　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET March 2003

Learning from Finnish IT strategy [1] -- Why Finland now?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET March 2003

High-performing IT/internet companies and their business models　Weekly Economist　March 2003

Issue on NTT's connection fees (A new challenge in the erea of IP phone)　The Yomiuri Shinbun　MArch 2003

Don not regulate vertical-integrated broadband business model　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET January 2003

Slump of AOL and Time Warner is due to the failure of vertical-integrated business model　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET January 2003

National strategy on Hi-technology with Nano-tech point of view -- Imitation barrier and business value　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2002

National strategy on Hi-technology with Nano-tech point of view -- Pursuit of national benefits 　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2002

Why ADSL now? -- Analyzing Yahoo! BB [2]　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2002

Why ADSL now? -- Analyzing Yahoo! BB [1]　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2002

Internet will change with popularization of 100Mbps Major player in broadband age!? Forefront of fiber optics　Shigoto-to-Pasokon November 2002

A crucial view point on competition in IP/broadband market 　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2002

Broadband market strategy according to investment and competition paterns　ESTRELA　October 2002

Strategy on Customer Value Naxximization in broadband ubiquitous market　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET September 2002

Turning cloudy around the third-generation mobile phone (Are wireless mesh and killer platforms clues?)　NIkkei Market Access August 2002

ICT management is crucial to the rejuvenation of Japanese companies　Nikkei System Provider　August 2002

Why is KM not working? Before intellectual property oriented nation　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET July 2002

NTT East and NTT West will disappear because of IP phone? [2] Special public corporations should be liquidated!　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2002

NTT East and NTT West will disappear because of IP phone? [1] Bring effective measures to economic revitalization strategies!　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET June 2002

Bottom deepening of stocks! What is prescription to the recovery of manufacturing industry? [2]　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET May 2002

Bottom deepening of stocks! What is prescription to the recovery of manufacturing industry? [1]　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET April 2002

Leap of "e" --For a sustainable corporate innovation-- Don't miss out on the wave of "Chapter 2 of IT revolution"!　e-business report, IBM Japan, April 2002

What are ICT integrated service strategies of legacy public utility companies?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET March 2002

Is Microsoft's .NET strategy a key to economic recovery?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2001

"Mobile computing" builds a new business model The Nihon Kogyo Shimbun　October 2001

Was Enron model denied?　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET December 2001

Impact of visible collaborations　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2001

Not CRM but CRB would be the foundation of competitiveness　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2001

A major machine component manufacturer found the limitations CRM solution right off-the-shelf　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET November 2001

Some thoughts on IT investment management　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2001

Some thoughts on informatization in the broadband age　BizPlus, NIKKEI NET October 2001

FTTH the front runner, and skyrocket ADSL　Nikkei Computer　October 2001　（coauthered）

The Second chapter of IT revolution and the utilization of internet business infrastructure　The Nikkei Business Daily　June 2001　（coauthered）

What is L-mode?　The Nihon Keizai Shimbun　2001

This is WDM technology that will take over the fiber network age, and Japanese companies are doing good job there　Weekly Economist　October 2000

The first-come basis and limited coverage on protection Establish a new framework to business model patents　The Nihon Kogyo Shimbun　August 2000　（coauthored）

Current situation of IT-driven small-to-medium-sized manufacturers in U.S.　Machine&Soft　April 2000

The second chapter of e-revolution, cross "Rubicon river" toward business creation　The Nihon Kogyo Shimbun　March 2000

Fierce controversy on websites blowing the whistle on companies in U.S., and their changing responses　Ronza　January 2000

Formulating digital IR strategies　The Nihon Keizai Shimbun　June 1999

Expansion of e-commerce and a new twist on disclosure method　The Nihon Keizai Shimbun　March 1999

Big restructuring on telecommunications, hunting strategies　The Nihon Kogyo Shimbun　August 1998

How to figure out the progressing "Net revolution" that we are facing for the first time?　Shushoku Journal July 1998

Hardware-oriented Japanese telecommunication technologies can't compete with western technologies　Weekly Economist　November 1997

Telecom big bang and market restructuring　The Nihon Kogyo Shimbun　August 1997

Handling of computer procurement based on special cabinet order　Chihou Jichi Computer　August 1997

Telecommunications industry is in a big competition age, sweep relaxation of regulations for "Asian hub"　The Nihon Kogyo Shimbun　February 1996

Lectures and other activities

Lectures

「通信・放送産業の課題と今後の展望」　日本経団連　January 2007

Technologies for optical communications and networking that NGN era demands　The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, December 2006

"Global Network" seminar　Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. November 2006
⇒Topics

Business that emerges with NGN　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society and International Foundation for Information Technology, October 2006

Innovation and in-house venture --How to strengthen your company--　Japan Planning Institute, September 2006

Whereabouts of Next generations network　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society and International Foundation for Information Technology, September 2006

Whereabouts of future telecommunications industry --Convergence of telecom and broadcasting, etc.--　Izumi-kai　September 2006

How to evaluate "Takenakakon?" --Carried over conditions of telecom and broadcasting industry in 2010--　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, August 2006

Whereabouts of Next generations mobile phone and convergence of telecom and broadcasting (Its economy and market, winner's strategies)　Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, July 2006

Some thoughts on future trend (through the case study on telecom industry)　A major electric railway company, July 2006

Convergence of telecom and broadcasting　Japan Telecommunications Engineering and Consulting Service, June 2006

Reading the future of mobile broadband communications with 5 leading technologies (WiMAX, iBurst, Next generations PHS, OFDM, TD-CDMA)　Japan Planning Institute, June 2006

Future of industry and society brought by IP (Convergence of telecom and broadcasting, outlook on future of internet, etc.)　Telecom Services Association, June 2006

Is MNP actually going to benefit the society? (Possibility of fictitious scenario in the name of competition policy)　Japan Planning Institute, April 2006

Radical change in telecom and broadcasting industry! --Service integration and company reorganization--　Interop Executive Summit, April 2006

Trend that IP broadband society brings (Challenge for the promotion of content distribution)　Rengo, April 2006

Outlook on telecommunications market in turmoil (Suggestion to content navigator)　A content navigator (A major ticketing company), April 2006

New mid-term plan of NTT, possibility of another reorganization, and its impact on telecom market, business chance of operators　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, March 2006

Grand design of new integrated areas that convergence brings and consolidation of industry　Nippon Keidanren, February 2006

Core of mobile phone market competition with new entrants and operator's chance to win　Japan Planning Institute, January 2006

What Japan's future mobile strategy ought be? (What are the keys to growth and development?)　VoiceCon, December 2005

Impact of new mobile market entry on telecom industry　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, November 2005

Business innovation by fiber optics infrastructure (Keynote speech) A telecom operator, November 2005

Trend and problems of future universal service　A telecom think-tank, October 2005

Movement of FMC and manufacturer's strategy　A mobile terminal manufacturer, October 2005

Meaning of IT investment under deflationary economy and Future trend of strategic Industries　Cisco Systems, Inc. October 2005

Is "Skype" bringing telecom industry restructuring?　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, June 2005

Current status and future challenges of telecom industry -- All IP, triple play, convergence of telecom and broadcasting, FMC, macro economy, telecommunications policy, business chances, etc.--　A telecom system integrator, June 2005

Current status and future challenge of telecom industry --How telecom can change teh whole society?--　A telecom operator, June 2005

Fiber broadband's impact on industry and society --Whereabouts of Next Generations Network and new business chance--　Shikoku Economic Federation Co., Ltd.　June 2005

Market reorganization by FMC (Fixed-mobile convergence) and its future trend　A mobile telecom equipment manufacturer, May 2005

Business chances among FMC (Fixed-mobile convergence) and outlook on market reorganization　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, March 2005

Procurement strategies for telecom manufacturer　Communications and Information network Association of Japan, March 2005

Future trend of industry and the actions of Major telecom players (from the aspects of FMC, telecom/broadcasting convergence)
　A telecom operator, March 2005

Direction of the "convergence of telecom and broadcasting" through competition　A major electronics manufacturer, February 2005

Direction of the "convergence of telecom and broadcasting" through competition --How to describe "The Shape of This Country?"--　Japan Planning Institute, December 2004

Issues on barrier between telecom and broadcasting　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, September 2004

Measures for economic recovery and whereabouts of digital appliance industry　Japan Center for Economic Research, September 2004

Trend of display industry in broadband and ubiquitous age　A major display manufacturer, September 2004

Dynamic Procurement Management would be the mainstream of procurement strategy　The Japan Machinery Federation, September 2004

Whereabouts of broadband mobile telecom industry and scenario approach for the stakeholders　A telecom service operator, July 2004

Impact of fiber-mobile-IP phone and TD-CDMA　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, March 2004

Vision of future electronic components (semiconductor, etc.) industry --How to survive it?　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, January 2004

IP communications are the keys to a corporate competitiveness -Lessons from business models of foreign carriers-　"VON Japan 2003"（MediaLive Japan, Inc.）　December 2003

What are keys to become the winner of IP infrastructure? Some measures to determine competitiveness and to generate flexible decision-making　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, November 2003

How to be successful in business with making use of IP infrastructure? (Stock of IP infrastructure determines the path of competition)　Japan Planning Institute, November 2003

Perspective on energy industry in liberalization and ICT strategies in preparedness　The Japan Gas Association, November 2003

What are the telecom industry mapping in 2010 and conditions to survive? What will determine the path dependence (winning or losing, or positioning in industry)?　Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society, October 2003

Measures to strengthen competitiveness and differentiation strategy brought by IP phone and IP infrastructure --What are ROI for consumers and ROV for service providers?　Japan Planning Institute, January 2003

IP communications bring the industry a paradigm shift (Impact of IP telephony to fixed and mobile telephony market)　Speech　"VON Japan 2002"　December 2002

Specific impacts of VoIP to the industry and the style of competition　≪Panel Discussion≫ Moderator, speech　"VON Japan 2002"　December 2002

Technology and market trend of IP-Telephony　"CiscoWave for Executive 2002"　Cisco Systems, Inc. December 2002
⇒Topics

IT strategy and management strategy to break a deadlock under the second chapter of IT revolution 'The 4th CIO Conference' IDG Japan, Inc. November 2002
⇒Topics

V-shaped recovery and management strategy (ICT management)　A major heavy electric machinery manufacturer, September 2002

Impact of IP phone to the market and feasibility of new business (End of fixed telephony market and the emwegence of new market)　Japan Planning Institute, July 2002

What would be changed by broadband communication!? --Management of IT revolution Chapter 2 and innovation in working style--　Kansai Productivity Center, March 2002

Telecom company's external environment and the direction of business models for corporate customers　A telecom operator, December 2001

Impact of broadband to local telecommunications market (with reference to case studies on countries outside Japan)　Japan Telecom Users Association, November 2001

Specifics on advanced information network society and its condition　Keynote speech and panelist, The second open Forum 'Specifics and condition of Advanced Information Network Society' ECOM （Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry）.　November 2001

Whereabouts of Broadband and mobile markets, and iDC (internet Data Center)　A real-estate company for smart buildings, October 2001

Local telecom market in broadband age and future perspective of internet broadcasting, etc　Chiiki Tsushin Kenkyu-kai (consist of university professors) September 2001

What is Broadband? (Business trend in broadband ages)　Global Network Kenkyu-kai, August 2001

B2B business and CRM　A major commercial bank, July 2001

Public Investment on Digitalization in Broadband Age　Guest Lecturer, Engineering department, Graduate school of the University of Tokyo, June 2001

B2B business and CRM model for raw material manufacturer　A raw material manufacturer, May 2001

c-CRM model for electronic components manufacturer　A electronic components manufacturer, May 2001

B2B2E CRM model for pharmaceutical manufacturer　A medicine manufacturer, February 2001

IT and management (e-business strategy)　Training course for managers of corporate sector of two major commercial banks (Osaka), February 2001

IT and management (e-business strategy)　Training course for managers of corporate sector of two major commercial banks (Tokyo), February 2001

On e-business and card business strategies　"Study group on card business"　Marketing forum, The Japan Research Institute, December 2000

Current status of e-Business in Japan and case studies (in such areas as e-learning, advertisement and B2C, etc. )　Delegates from Finland (science and technology section) November 2000

How a company should behave in the age of internet accusation?　Iyaku mondai kenkyu-kai　August 2000

Current status of Japan's telecom market and i-mode (profit structure)　BNP Paribas, July 2000

Current status and future perspective of E-business --with reference to cases of US financial market--　An information system operator, May 2000

Outlook on e-commerce　Japan Consumer Credit Industry Association, March 2000

Internet accusation and IR strategy　Shouhisha jitsumu kenkyu-kai　February 2000

Internet accusation and IR strategy　Business Research Institute, February 2000

Market environment of automobile industry and the nature of e-business　A foreign-affiliated automobile manufacturer, February 2000

Whereabouts of telecom operators in Asia and some issues on management　An association for Korean telecom operators, February 2000

Internet accusation and IR strategy　Public Relations Society of Japan, January 2000

ASP and e-Business strategy　A foreign-affiliated DB company, January 2000

Issues on management of telecom operators　An association for telecom operators, November 1999

Telecom market in the period of tough competition and the trend of group reorganization　A telecom operator, November 1999

Internet and mobile computer solution　Marketing seminar, The Japan Research Institute (Osaka), November 1999

Internet and mobile computer solution　Marketing seminar, The Japan Research Institute (Tokyo), November 1999

Outlook on local telecom market and perspective on housing business　A real-estate company for smart buildings, April 1999

Future perspective of delivery function in financial institutions　The Second Association of Regional Banks, March 1999

Telecom market reorganization and operator's future strategies　A telecom operator, October 1998

Market forecast on IC card (Demand forecasting for network market in e-commerce age)　Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. July 1997

NTT issues and market forecast　Telecom business workshop by NTT and Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, July 1997

U.S. Telecommunications Act and the future of Japan's telecom industry　A telecom manufacturer, May 1996

Future of telecom industry in Japan　Cabinet Secretariat, April 1996

NTT separation issue and the future of telecom industry　Assembly member of Kagoshima prefecture, telecom company, December 1995

Sales innovation with multimedia　Sumitomo Bank, Ltd., April 1994

Current trend and future outlook on multimedia　The Japan Machinery Federation, April 1994

Other activities:

Member of Net Conference, Global Information Summit Forum, Nikkei Digital Core, 2004

Advisor, host and lecturer,　'VoIP and IP telephony in Japan' VON Japan (MediaLive Japan, Inc.) 2003

Workshop, 'Outlook on Innovation in Japan and Finland' The Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (TEKES), 2003

Moderator and lecturer, '"VON (Voice on the net) Japan" Tangible Impacts of VoIP to the Industry and Modalities of Competition' Key3media Events, Inc. 2002

Workshop Committee, 'Future Prospects and Research Evaluation on science and technology in Finland and Japan' The Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (TEKES), 2001

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Project achievements

⇒Detailed lists on achievement

FY2006(Project Leader)

市場予測データを踏まえた今後のFMCサービス戦略
【固定電話、携帯電話、データ通信、FMC、MVNO、NGN、ワンフォン、需要の価格弾力性、シナリオ分析、チャーン分析、利用端末と番号選択】

ユビキタス新サービスに向けた技術・事業戦略
【アイデア創出、ブレインストーミング技法、新技術とマーケティング、イノベーション、技術戦略、事業戦略】

IP化に対応した電気通信分野の競争評価手法に関する研究（フェーズ9） ≪総務省からの委託≫
（固定電話、携帯電話、インターネット等分野に関する競争評価手法の研究）
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論、独占禁止法】
（次世代IPネットワーク分科会（ICT国際競争力懇談会）支援）

情報通信産業でのM&Aに伴う業界再編と事業者のパフォーマンス分析・評価
【トップライン分析（契約者数、純増数、解約率等）、資産評価（デューデリジェンス）】

情報通信インフラ資産の評価額の算出
【資産評価（再調達コスト法、NPV法など）、リース方式、インフラ整備】

海外携帯電話市場の投資機会に関する分析・評価
【海外諸国の携帯電話市場、投資基準、投資リターン、アライアンス】

欧州等における再生可能エネルギー産業の現状と将来展望
【IPP（独立系発電事業者）、証券化、各国の規制（Feed In Tariffなど）】

FY2005(Project Leader)

Analysis of competitive environment and due diligence for a financing arrangements by financial institutions
【トップライン分析（契約者数、純増数、解約率）、デューデリジェンス（Capex、Opex分析）など】

Vision planning for 2015 in machinery, plant, environment and energy industry
【内外環境要因分析、コア戦略、戦略オプション、アクションプラン】

Clarification of business situation in 2011 and development of future vision
【マーケティング、コンセプト抽出、マクロシナリオ、地デジ、通信と放送の融合、FMC】

Study on the competition review system for telecommunications industry in adapting to IP (Phase 8)≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論、独占禁止法】

Impact of FMC service to the current market, demand analysis and deployment strategy
【FMC、電話番号とその他サービスの選好性、需要の価格弾力性、同機能弾力性、ゲーム理論、携帯電話新規参入のインパクトなど】

Study on the competition review system for telecommunications industry in adapting to IP (Phase 7)≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論】

Conceptualization of business and information systems for a future-oriented distribution platform
【IT、PFI、流通（卸・中卸市場）】

Present situation and future prospects of ICT strategies (Case studies on national ICT Progress in selected countries)≪内閣官房IT担当室からの委託：IT戦略（e-Japan）の成果に関する分析・評価≫
【e-Japan戦略、産業政策、マクロ経済、ITと生産性、国際ランキング】

FY2004(Project Leader)

Analysis on new demand for broadband telecom service
【ブロードバンド、品質保証、コミュニティ、IP通信、セキュリティ】

Analysis and evaluation on a new telecom service
【ブロードバンド、携帯・モバイル、FTTH、ADSL、コンテンツ、メディア】

IP化に対応した電気通信分野の競争評価手法に関する研究（フェーズ6） ≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論】

Evaluation of competitiveness and value of telecom business, and suggestion to business restructuring
【固定電話事業、FTTH、企業通信、バリューマッピング、デジタルデバイド】

Analysis on competitive environment and evaluation of cash-flow model for refinancing arrangements by financial institutions (including foreign funds)
【固定電話事業、ブロードバンド、競合分析、規制見通し、キャッシュフロー分析】

Demand forecast for the future of telecom network industry
【将来通信トラフィック、通信と放送の融合】

Change management for a new growth strategy (reform of organizational culture)
【通信・放送事業戦略、地上デジタルTV放送、ブロードバンド、チェンジマネジメント】

Competition analysis and design of cash-flow models for finance by financial institutions
【IPO、市場分析、競合分析、キャッシュフローモデル分析】

Study on the competition review system for telecommunications industry in adapting to IP (Phase 5) ≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論】

Business analysis on information platform for investors in digital IR market
【IR戦略、投資家向け情報提供プラットフォーム】

Competition analysis and design of cash-flow models for M&A
【M&A、市場・競争環境分析、技術分析、キャッシュフロー予測モデル】

Review of a major telecom operator's employment practices based on analysis of future scenario
【市場シナリオ分析、雇用環境分析、賃金政策、社会保障など制度改革見通し】

FY2003(Project Leader)

Study on the competition review system for telecommunications industry in adapting to IP (Phase 4) ≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論】

Economic analysis on fiber optic deployment and establishment of FTTH specialized company (e-Japan, NTT reorganization, issues on universal services, competition policy and industry policy, digital content, backbone traffic forecast)
【光ファイバーインフラ、経済分析（生産関数、産業連関表）、シナリオアプローチ、ビジネスモデル】

Study on the competition review system for telecommunications industry in adapting to IP (Phase 3) ≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論】

Analysis and evaluation on telecom business
【情報通信会社の事業評価、グループ戦略】

Economic analysis on fiber optic deployment and business models for FTTH specialized company
【光ファイバーインフラ、経済分析（生産関数、産業連関表）、シナリオアプローチ、ビジネスモデル】

Analysis and evaluation of corporate customer's needs/wants for next generations network
【IP網、モバイル通信、B2B、ビジネスモデル、競争戦略】

Business models and expansion scenario for a new service incorporating mobile terminal and such non-contact media as IC card
【モバイル端末、ICチップ、ICカード、認証決済】

Analysis and evaluation of payment portal business with electronic clearing system
【電子決済、課金ポータル、B to C、B2B、ICカード】

Study on the competition review system for telecommunications industry in adapting to IP (Phase 2) ≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論】

FY2002(Project Leader)

Trend and business models in mobile ubiquitous market with presence/instant messaging technologies
【プレゼンス、IM技術、eラーニング、モバイル・ユビキタス、新規事業】

NGN strategies of major telecom operators in foreign countries
【ブロードバンドIP通信、次世代戦略、QoS、セキュリティ、海外動向】

Study on the competition review system for telecommunications industry in adapting to IP (Phase 1) ≪総務省からの委託≫
【ブロードバンドIP情報通信市場、競争モデル、電気通信事業法、ミクロ経済、産業組織論】

Analysis and evaluation of broadband business; ADSL, CATV and content
【キャッシュフロー計算、財務分析、リアルオプション評価、CRM基盤評価】

Basic business scheme for live video service
【ライブ映像配信、コンテンツマネジメント、広告モデル】

Basic models for IP ubiquitous service for consumers
【ユビキタス、モバイル、ICカード】

FY2001(Project Leader)

Strategies for customer (consumer and business) acquisition of web service
【Webサービス】

Feasibility for telecom operators of market entry into a new industry
【グループ経営、新規事業、ユビキタス】

Prospect on collaboration business including P2P
【コラボレーションビジネス】

Research on data communication service for corporate users in foreign countries and service development in Japan
【法人向けデータ通信、専用線市場】

Outlook and assessment of IP business and data center business for corporate users
【インフラビジネス、IT投資、IP-VPN、広域イーサー】

Business development of FTTH broadband service
【ブロードバンド・ビジネス】

Trend and future perspective of broadband access network services in foreign countries
【アクセス系通信サービス、ブロードバンドインフラ】

Study of B2B2E CRM models among customers, partners and a company's marketing and development sections (systemization) (Phase 2)
【B2B2E型CRM（CRB）】

IT investment in telecom (mobile) and finance/utility markets and the framework of development/operation in information system section
【IT投資と戦略遂行のめの情報システム部門のあり方】

IT/IS implementation into universities and its market development models
【大学市場とIT】

FY2000(Project Leader)

Study of B2B2E CRM models among customers, partners and a company's marketing and development sections (systemization) (Phase 1)
【B2B2E型CRM（CRB）】

Voice communication business with web interface
【音声通信とウェブDB連携】

One-stop data distribution services, new advertising platform and pilot web systems
【Eビジネス（B2C、B2B）】

Business models for e-marketplace in a particular industry
【eマーケットプレイス】

Market status and effective business model for DSL service
【DSL、ブロードバンド】

Feasibility of business by incorporating i-Mode and wide screen on the street
【ｉモ―ドと大画面ディスプレイ】

Business models and development of new businesses in the internet era (Phase 2)
【IT戦略、新ビジネス】

International benchmarking on IC card and prepaid card business
【カード法規制】

Business models for a new authentication and payment system
【電子商取引（EC）】

FY1999(Project Leader)

Business models and development of new businesses in the internet era (Phase 1)
【ビジネスモデルとIT戦略】

Development and implementation of net community business
【Eビジネス（B2C）】

Business models for eFinance (net-Cashing) and its development
【Eビジネス（B2C）】

Financial and business analysis and management strategies of telecom carriers in the IP communications era
【IP通信、グループ経営】

Current status of IT-PFI (Private Finance Initiative) in foreign countries and its adoption to Japan
【IT-PFI】

Concept development of policy assessment systems
【政策評価】

Project on the field trial for e-commerce (Phase 2)
【電子商取引（EC）】

Marketing strategies and market projection on international telecom services
【国際通信、IS】

Demand forecast of new information network service
【電気通信】

Demand forecast of service using new telecommunication devices
【電気通信】

Concept and implementation of customer development program with multimedia information systems
【マーケティング】

FY1998(Project Leader)

Project on the field trial for e-commerce (Phase 1)
【電子商取引（EC）】

Project on the field trial for electronic notary system
【電子商取引（EC）】

FY1997 and earlier(Project Leader)

Research on business process reengineering and high technologies for the development of e-Government (Phase 5: Electronic payment and cyber money), 1997
【次期新サービスと新技術】

Research on business process reengineering and high technologies for the development of e-Government (Phase 4: Security), 1996
【次期新サービスと新技術】

Research on business process reengineering and high technologies for the development of e-Government (Phase 3: Paperless technologies), 1995
【次期新サービスと新技術】

Research on business process reengineering and high technologies for the development of e-Government (Phase 2: Human interface technologies), 1994
【次期新サービスと新技術】

Research on business process reengineering and high technologies for the development of e-Government (Phase 1: Multimedia technologies), 1993
【次期新サービスと新技術】

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