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CONNECTIONS 2023 – Platinum Sponsor – Bitdefender

Bitdefender is participating as a 2023 Platinum Sponsor in CONNECTIONS™ : The Premier Connected Home Conference, hosted by Parks Associates , taking place over the dates of May 23 – 25, in Frisco, TX. CONNECTIONS™ 2023 features an in-person conference May 23-25, with virtual sessions on July 20 and October 5, focusing on the smart home market, home security, and new services for the home. Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering...

by Parks Associates | Mar. 21, 2023
Tags: CONNECTIONS, home automation, home networks, smart home, thermostats, Wi-Fi

Higher Revenue Opportunities Exist for the Residential Security Market

The landscape has shifted post-COVID-19 pandemic. Inflation broke a 40-year high and interest rates have risen above pre-pandemic levels causing financial strains on consumers. Providers’ ability to innovate and offer new services to their existing customer base has been key in keeping the...

by Elizabeth Parks | Mar. 15, 2023
Tags: energy, security, smart home, thermostats

OTT Video Market Tracker: Insights into the Evolving US Streaming Landscape

Are you interested in learning more about the rapidly evolving OTT video market in the United States? If so, then you won't want to miss the upcoming online webinar event hosted by Parks Associates, "OTT Video Market Tracker: Insights into the Evolving US Streaming Landscape," on...

by Parks Associates | Mar. 13, 2023
Tags: industry event, OTT, pay TV, personalization, smart TV, TV Everywhere

New Market Segments: Consumers and the Smart Home

The smart home market is rapidly evolving, and consumers are expecting more from technology that can provide convenience, safety/security, and energy management solutions. This session, "New Market Segments: Consumers and the Smart Home," at Parks Associates CONNECTIONS™...

by Parks Associates | Mar. 10, 2023
Tags: CONNECTIONS, Internet of Things, interoperability, smart home

The Cost to Streaming Services of Password/Account Sharing – Analyst Insights

Parks Associates 2022 consumer survey research finds 40% of consumers in US internet households share credentials or use shared credentials from others—this is up from just 27% in 2019. Households classified as account sharers spend most of their time watching SVOD services, but also...

by Sarah Lee | Feb. 20, 2023
Tags: OTT, pay TV, smart home, smart TV, smartphones, streaming, TV Everywhere

CONNECTIONS 2023 Announces Wi-Fi Sponsor – Becklar

Becklar is participating as the 2023 Wi-Fi Sponsor in CONNECTIONS™ : The Premier Connected Home Conference, hosted by Parks Associates , taking place over the dates of May 23 – 25, in Frisco, TX. CONNECTIONS™ 2023 features an in-person conference May 23-25, 2023, with virtual...

by Parks Associates | Feb. 17, 2023
Tags: CONNECTIONS, home automation, home networks, home safety, Smart Energy Summit, smart home, thermostats, Wi-Fi

Thank You for Attending the 2023 Smart Energy Summit, Austin

Smart Energy Summit, hosted by Parks Associates, returned to Austin, Texas, and the Omni Austin Downtown Hotel on February 13-15, 2023. The summit agenda featured leaders from utilities, state, and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs....

by Parks Associates | Feb. 17, 2023
Tags: energy, lighting, Smart Energy Summit, smart grid, smart home

Smart Energy Summit Insights from the Industry

Parks Associates hosted its 14th annual Smart Energy Summit this week in Austin, TX bringing the best of the best in the energy and smart home industries together. We had an amazing line up of speakers and leaders in the audience. I wanted to share some of the key insights we...