Lyra Research’s Jim Forrest to Discuss Ink and Toner Market Trends at International ITC Conference 2005
Forrest will speak at the Breakfast of Champions and Industry Experts Panel

Summary: Lyra Research will speak and exhibit at the International ITC conference in Miami, FL, from Wed., May 4, through Fri., May 6, 2005. Jim Forrest, managing editor of Lyra’s Hard Copy Supplies Journal, will speak at the Breakfast of Champions and Industry Experts Panel. Charles Brewer, who recently rejoined Lyra as The Hard Copy Supplies Journal’s senior editor, will be on hand to cover the show for the Journal.

MIAMI, FL (May 5, 2005)—Lyra Research, the leader in market research focused on the digital imaging industry, will participate at the International Imaging Technology Council (I-ITC) conference in Miami, FL, from Wednesday, May 4, through Friday, May 6, 2005. On Friday, May 6, Jim Forrest, managing editor of Lyra’s Hard Copy Supplies Journal, will speak at the conference’s Breakfast of Champions at 8:00 a.m. and the Industry Experts Panel at 11:00 a.m. In addition, Lyra Research (www.lyra.com) will exhibit at booth #110 and offer valuable promotions for booth visitors. 
At the Breakfast of Champions, Jim Forrest will discuss trends in the markets for ink and toner cartridges and the threats and opportunities for aftermarket supplies manufacturers. As a panelist on the Industry Experts Panel discussion, Forrest will take part in a frank exchange on what is happening in the industry along with panelists Art Diamond of the Tiara Group, Luke Goldberg of Future Graphics, Chad Golden of Static Control Components, and Tricia Judge of the I-ITC.
Jim Forrest comments, “The aftermarket hard copy supplies industry is in a very dynamic state. Charlie Brewer and I are looking forward to connecting with industry leaders at I-ITC to discuss their vision for the future.” Forrest will be joined at the conference by Charles Brewer, who recently returned to Lyra Research as senior editor of The Hard Copy Supplies Journal. 
Brewer comes to Lyra from Wellesley Information Services, where he served as managing editor. In his previous employment at Lyra, Brewer wrote for The Hard Copy Observer and The Hard Copy Supplies Journal and worked on numerous reports and special publications. Brewer’s experience encompasses work as a freelance research editor and writer for various book publishers and computer and business publications. He was an online consultant for Ziff-Davis and Inc. magazine and the research editor for Inc.‘s special publications, including Inc. Technology and Inc. 500. Brewer provided editorial support for publications from the International Data Group and International Data Corporation, as well as for consultancies such as the Boston Group.
Lyra Research will exhibit at booth #110 at the I-ITC conference. Visitors to Lyra’s booth have an exclusive opportunity to save $100 off a new subscription to The Hard Copy Supplies Journal and can enter to win an Apple iPod portable digital audio player.
About Lyra Research
Founded in 1991, Lyra Research is recognized worldwide as the leading provider of market, product, and technology information and analysis focused on the imaging industry. Lyra Research provides targeted information on printers and copiers, digital photography, and imaging supplies to more than 2,000 clients in more than 40 countries. Lyra’s portfolio of services includes leading industry newsletters, special market reports, advisory services, conferences, Webcasts, and custom consulting.
CONTACT:
Andre Rebelo
Marketing Manager
Lyra Research, Inc.
617-454-2658
arebelo@lyra.com