Japan TMT Analyst

Pelham Smithers

Market Intel on Asian Tech with a Japan focus

Pelham Smithers Associates

Founded in 2009, Pelham Smithers Associates (PSA) provides market intelligence on Asian technology, focusing in particular on Japan. The industries covered by our team of specialists are: consumer electronics, telecomms, pharmaceuticals, internet, electronic parts and materials, automotive technology, retail and capital goods. 

Research is provided by the following:
Pelham Smithers: Macro, consumer electronics, telecoms & pharma
Joel Scheiman: Electronics materials / components
Julie Boote: Autos
Will Nestuk: Capital goods, machinery & transportation equipment parts
Thao Nguyen: eCommerce, internet content, marketing & advertising

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>Up until recently, PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) has only been seen by industry insiders, media commentators and a handful of investors. However, ahead of the launch in the autumn, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/563" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:563:1">Sony Corp (6758 JP)</a> is looking to build up consumer interest through a demo tie-up with Best Buy, as it needs to do, given that its two main rivals, Facebook’s Oculus and HTC’s Vive, are already out on the market, albeit in very short supply.</p><p>Not too surprisingly, the demos are proving a success in terms of…</p>

Up until recently, PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) has only been seen by industry insiders, media commentators and a handful of investors. However, ahead of the launch in the autumn, Sony Corp (6758 JP) is looking to build up consumer interest through a demo tie-up with Best Buy, as it needs to do, given that its two main rivals, Facebook’s Oculus and HTC’s Vive, are already out on the market, albeit in very short supply.Not too surprisingly, the demos are proving a success in terms of…

Sony Corp

PSVR On Display at Best Buy