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Parks Associates at CES: Connected Devices, 3D Content, Storage, and Support Services Will Provide New Opportunities for Industry Growth in 2010

Parks Associates market analysts will present new research and provide insight and commentary about new business strategies, new technologies, and consumer demand for connected CE and services at multiple speaking events during the 2010 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show).

Parks Associates will host the fourth-annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit: Monetizing Connectivity in the Home on January 7, the first day of CES. The analysts will also participate at Digital Media Insider, Digital Health Summit, and Digital Hollywood on January 8 and 9.

“We are watching multiple new trends in consumer electronics, video services and advertising, home systems/energy management, and mobile services and convergence, but the most significant trend in the CE industry is enhanced connectivity, with tens of millions of devices now able to connect to online content and services. CES will showcase Web-connected CE in many form factors, from televisions to Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and receivers,” said Kurt Scherf, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Parks Associates. “Parks Associates research shows worldwide annual sales of Web-connected CE will exceed 200 million in 2013.”

From the press release, "PARKS ASSOCIATES AT CES: CONNECTED DEVICES, 3D CONTENT, STORAGE, AND SUPPORT SERVICES WILL PROVIDE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRY GROWTH IN 2010"

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