Connected Home Systems and Controls

IoT Vulnerability Can Be Reduced With Blockchain Implementation

According to Parks Associates research, the percentage of broadband households not intending to purchase a smart home device due to security and privacy concerns has increased from 21% in Q1 2017 to 32% in Q1 2018. Further, more than one-fourth of U.S. broadband households strongly agree that it’s impossible to keep their personal data away from unauthorized users. Security and privacy concerns are clearly becoming top of mind for many connected consumers. As the number of...

by Chris O’Dell | Sep. 26, 2018
Tags: big data, broadband, cloud services, connected CE, digital health, digital media, energy, home automation, home networks, Internet of Things, interoperability, online video, OTT, pay TV, personalization, privacy, smart grid, smart home, smart meter, smart TV, streaming, thermostats, virtual care, wearable

IoT Solutions to Improve Consumer Health

As connected devices gain more popularity in the home, companies are making moves to include the health of their consumers in their products. Heads of broadband households are beginning to see devices and services aimed towards taking care of themselves as they age, especially for when they reach retirement. With 60% of broadband households with a head 40 years or older, it’s critical for companies to provide services that make their older consumers feel better about living...

by Parks Associates | Jul. 30, 2018
Tags: independent living, mHealth, Whitepaper

CONNECTIONS Sponsor Passport Challenge Winners

The 22nd-annual CONNECTIONS Conference took place last week in San Francisco. Hosted by international research firm Parks Associates, over 500 executives from companies across the connected ecosystem attended, participating in panel discussions, learning about the latest smart home trends, and networking with fellow executives. The 2018 event was sponsored by 45 companies , who showcased their products and services throughout the week. Attendees were challenged to visit every...

by Parks Associates | Jun. 1, 2018
Tags: CONNECTIONS, industry event

Discussing the Future of Connected Products with Alula

Prior to Parks Associates’ 22nd-annual CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference , Russell Vail , Executive Vice President - Market Development, Alula spoke with the Parks Associates' analyst team to discuss the future of connected products and the impact on the smart home landscape. Russell participated on the Home Security: The Expanding Market panel on Wednesday, May 23, at 2:00 PM. Panelists who joined him on this session included: Lewis Brown, CEO,...

by Parks Associates | May. 29, 2018
Tags: CONNECTIONS, home automation, home networks, industry event, Internet of Things, smart home, virtual reality

Insights from Plex: Cutting Edge Innovations in the Smart Home

Prior to Parks Associates’ 22nd-annual CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference , Scott Hancock, VP of Marketing, Plex sat down with Parks Associates' analyst team to discuss new cutting-edge innovations in the smart home. Scott participated on the Connected Ecosystems: Entertainment and Smart Home panel on Wednesday, May 23, at 4:00 PM. Panelists who joined him on this session include: Manar Alazma, Vice President of Product Management, Nuance Communications...

by Parks Associates | May. 28, 2018
Tags: Amazon, CONNECTIONS, home automation, industry event, smart home, smart TV

AI, VR, and Connected Entertainment: Insights from Nuance

Prior to Parks Associates’ 22nd-annual CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference , Manar Alazma, Vice President of Product Management, Nuance Communications spoke with analyst team to discuss AI, VR, and connected entertainment landscapes. Manar participated on the Connected Ecosystems: Entertainment and Smart Home panel on Wednesday, May 23, at 4:00 PM. Panelists who joined him on this session include: Rob Conant, CEO, Cirrent John Driver, CEO, Lynx...

by Parks Associates | May. 25, 2018
Tags: CONNECTIONS, industry event, Internet of Things, smart home, virtual reality

How Will AI Impact the Smart Home, IoT, and Connected Entertainment Landscapes? Insights from mnubo

Prior to Parks Associates’ 22nd-annual CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference , Aditya Pendyala, Co-Founder / VP Growth, mnubo spoke with analyst team to discuss future lanscapes of AI, IoT, and connected entertainment. Aditya participated on the AI: Contextual Learning to Drive Smart Home and Entertainment Experiences panel on Wednesday, May 23, at 10:15 AM. Panelists who joined him on this session include: Ran Baror, VP Consumer Business, eyeSight...

by Parks Associates | May. 24, 2018
Tags: CONNECTIONS, industry event, Internet of Things, smart home

Speaker Insights from Reliant: The Future of Smart Homes

Prior to Parks Associates’ 22nd-annual CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference , Wayne Morrison, Principal, Emerging Technologies, Reliant shared insights with the analyst team to discuss how DIY solutions and consumer concerns about data security and privacy as the number of connected products increases. Wayne will be participating on the Energizing the Smart Home: Changing Role of Utilities panel today at 11:15 AM. Panelists joining him on this session include:...

by Parks Associates | May. 23, 2018
Tags: CONNECTIONS, industry event, privacy, security, smart home