CONNECTIONS™ also will feature two Intel executives in the opening keynote, Any Device, Any Time in the Digital Home, on Wednesday, May 7, from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. In this session, Louis J. Burns, vice president, Intel Corp., and co-general manager, Intel Desktop Platforms Group, will present Intel’s plans to accelerate the convergence of consumer electronics and PC devices. Joining Mr. Burns will be Kevin Corbett, director of marketing and strategic planning, Desktop Platforms Group, Intel Corp.

In addition, they will elaborate on the work underway to provide this level of interoperability through collaboration on industry specifications and products. With the simple, seamless interoperability of CE and PC devices, consumers will be able to easily and conveniently enjoy digital media – regardless of source – across different devices and locations in the home.

“People want their home PCs and consumer electronic devices to work together simply and reliably,” said Burns. “We’re excited to work with others in the industry to develop the industry specifications and products that will make this vision a reality.”

CONNECTIONS™ attracts leaders from an array of industries, including market research, energy services, broadband Internet access and services, entertainment, appliances, and computer manufacturers. Attendees include strategic planners, product developers and marketers who are developing and selling advanced products and services for consumers in the residential market.

“We are delighted to have Intel as a CONNECTIONS™ 2003 sponsor and to have its key executives in this market area to explain the Intel vision and its plans around that vision,” said Tricia Parks, president of Parks Associates. “We always stress the importance of understanding consumers’ thinking and application desires to the success of home networking; Intel is making great strides in realizing this market by boosting customer confidence and collaborating with multiple industry planners to develop products and services that meet current consumer demands.”

For additional information about CONNECTIONS™ 2003: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, please visit www.connectionsconference.com, e-mail Parks Associates at sales@parksassociates.com, or call 972-490-1113.

About the Desktop Platforms Group
The Desktop Platforms Group (DPG) is focused on delivering entire desktop solutions. These platform solutions encompass processors, chipsets, motherboards, software, and services.

About Intel
For more than three decades, Intel Corporation has developed technology enabling the computer and Internet revolution that has changed the world. Founded in 1968 to build semiconductor memory products, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor in 1971. Today, Intel supplies the computing and communications industries with chips, boards, systems, and software building blocks that are the "ingredients" of computers, servers and networking and communications products. These products are used by industry members to create advanced computing and communications systems. Intel's mission is to be the preeminent building block supplier to the Internet economy.

About CONNECTIONS™
CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, produced by Parks Associates in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association, is an international executive conference for digital home technologies. Market areas include broadband-related infrastructure and services, residential gateways, home networks, digital entertainment and home management. Speakers, panelists, and attendees see innovations, address technical challenges, network with peers, hear consumer research and business model presentations, and participate in industry discussions. www.connectionsconference.com