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The Smart Home Is Listening — And Talking

Brett Sappington is a senior director of research at Parks Associates. He leads the firm’s services research team, which publishes industry insights on access and entertainment services, digital media, OTT, cloud media, video gaming, and technical support services.

Barbara Kraus is a director of research at Parks Associates, where she studies the connected consumer electronics market. Barbara’s expertise is in delivering and monetizing consumer insights through the provision of compelling product and service technologies and experiences. 

From the article "The Smart Home Is Listening — And Talking" by Brett Sappington.

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