High-speed Internet is the new wireless.

Our findings show fundamental changes in online buying trends that will require Internet retailers to make a qualitative leap in understanding their customers' needs.

Accessing the Internet on a wireless handheld device is no longer a novelty for consumers in the major global economies. It's becoming a common, everyday occurrence for many people.

We think the high correlation between Internet users and mobile phone ownership suggests an opportunity for wireless services or applications that can link aspects of personalization across multiple Internet platforms. Still, it will be crucial for companies to let consumers know just how they can leverage personalization opportunities across multiple access devices to their benefit.

Accessing the Internet on a wireless handheld device is no longer a novelty for consumers in the major global economies. It's becoming a common, everyday occurrence for many people.

We recently conducted an extensive online study of over 500 consumers who bought items from Internet retail sites this past holiday season. Our findings show fundamental changes in online buying trends that will require Internet retailers to make a qualitative leap in understanding their customers' needs. The dramatic 25% - 30% increases in 2005 can be sustained in 2006 only by better understanding who is shopping on e-tail sites, what they're looking for, and most importantly, why they're leaving.