Consumer Electronics Show 2002
A Reality Check for the Networked Home - sponsored by CONNECTIONS™
Instructors:  Tricia Parks, President of Parks Associates, and Kurt Scherf, Vice President of Research for Parks Associates
Monday, January 7, 2002 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Hall LVCC | Room N260

Since home networking became a hot topic of discussion a few years back, predictions, prognostications, and forecasts have characterized it as a multi-billion dollar industry with dramatic growth potential. In addition, the language used to describe the networked home has become fraught with such buzz phrases as "broadband"; "entertainment -networking"; "Internet-enabled home"; "residential gateway"; and "bundled services" to the point where these concepts have become convoluted and misleading.

As a result, confusion reigns supreme in the home networking industry, and questions abound about the real growth potential of the connected home. Now more than ever, the need for a targeted analysis of specified areas of home networking is critical. And that's where this Parks Associates and the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) workshop comes into play. In this half-day seminar, you'll receive a comprehensive and focused analysis of the realities of the networked home from analysts whose business it is to make sense out of confusion. Expect in-depth analysis, overviews of the latest consumer research in this space, targeted forecasts, and focused insight into the areas that matter most to you.

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions from Tricia Parks, president of Parks Associates

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Home Networking Overview -- Seeking the 'Knee' in Market Growth
Recent forecasts pin the annual market for home networking components in the billions of dollars. However, many of them fail to effectively define what 'home network' means to the end user. Combining a comprehensive understanding of the consumer and taking a pragmatic approach to defining and forecasting market opportunity in home networking, this session examines how the home networking market will evolve over the next several years. This overview will include:

  • The latest consumer data from 2001;

  • An overview of the technologies in play;

  • An analysis of the platforms expected to broaden the home networking focus; and

  • Market forecasts.

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Discussion/Break

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Understanding the Value Proposition for Broadband Internet Access and the Role of the Residential Gateway
For many consumers, 'broadband' simply means a faster Internet connection. However, simply selling fast Internet is not a winning proposition for many broadband providers; they must address value-added services that extend the value proposition to the consumer and increase their revenues. Although the residential gateway is viewed as the means to providing new services and increasing profits, many questions exist about how this device (or devices) will evolve into the home. This presentation focuses on the broadband value proposition, and analyzes the residential gateway space for new opportunities. It will include:

  • An analysis of the challenges facing today's broadband service providers;

  • The latest consumer research on service bundling;

  • An overview of the Parks Associates residential gateway classification system; and

  • Forecasts for the growth of residential gateways

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Discussion/Break

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
How 'Smart' Homes and Buildings Fit into the Networked Future
Home and building automation has long been a niche market, targeting mainly the high-end residence or very specific commercial applications. However, both industry and consumer trends point to wider acceptance of controls for the home and business sectors. This presentation details these trends, and points to opportunities specific for home and building automation. Expect:

  • An overview of trends driving controls and automation for residential and building facilities;

  • A specific analysis of the energy service provider space, detailing trends and actions;

  • An analysis of the light commercial space for controls and services;

  • A look at synergies that exist between and among control systems;

  • Specific forecasts for home security and home controls.

5:00 p.m.
Closing Comments by Ron Zimmer, President and CEO of CABA

For more information about this workshop, visit the session details on the CES Web site, or contact Parks Associates at 972-490-1113 or by e-mail at sales@parksassociates.com.

Also at CES 2002, CONNECTIONS™: The International Home Networking and Gateways Showcase, co-hosted by CABA and Parks Associates, is sponsoring the sessions Channel Activity on Tuesday, January 8, and Internet Home Alliance on Wednesday, January 9.

About CONNECTIONS™: CONNECTIONS™ 2002, hosted by CABA and Parks Associates, is scheduled for May 14-16, 2002 in Dallas. For more information about the event, please visit, http://www.connectionsconference.com or call CABA at 613-990-7407 or Parks Associates at 972-490-1113. CONNECTIONS™ 2001 drew more than 700 industry executives and 85 sponsoring and supporting companies from 22 different countries.

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