Brett Sappington, Director of Research, Parks Associates, will be speaking on The OTT Playbook Webinar: Keys to Building Momentum on Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 am PT.

At this informative webcast by market research firm Parks Associates, you’ll learn about the key findings of Park’s recent research report, including: Actionable OTT trends, insights, and market statistics, Success strategies, including standing out from the crowd, accurate targeting, and service discovery and availability, and Monetization strategies to achieve profitability.

Parks Associates is supporting the Internet of Things Influencers Summit.

The producers of APPNATION and the Chief Digital Officer Global Forum are proud to announce the launch of our inaugural Internet of Things (IoT) Influencers Summit which will be held July 21, 2015 at Levi's Stadium in Silicon Valley. We will host a VIP reception at a TBD location on the evening of July 20 followed by the Summit on July 21 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. We couldn't be more excited about hosting the Summit at Levi's Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50, and the most technologically advanced stadium in the world. The IoT Influencers Summit will bring together a critical-mass of key business decision makers, business developers, and other industry influencers for a full day of content, an intimate, high-touch exhibit showcase, and start-ups from across the IoT ecosystem featured in our always-popular Garage e showcase. Another unique element will be our VIP lunch and closing reception for all delegates on the 50-yard line at Levi's Stadium! 

Jennifer Kent, Director, Research Quality & Product Development, Parks Associates, will be moderating the session "Uncover the ROI of Connected Health Programs" on Tuesday, July 21, at 8:10 - 8:50 am. Many health care organizations are adopting use of mHealth and Telehealth to provide care to consumers, but it is still unclear what the real ROI is for these programs.

Parks Associates is supporting mHealth + Telehealth World.

mHealth + Telehealth World 2015 brings together industry leaders to share new and innovative strategies to keep up with the increased role of technology in health care. This summit is a must attend event for health care professionals interested in learning how to most efficiently utilize mHealth and Telehealth programs to engage consumers, improve patient outcomes and lower costs.

Parks Associates is supporting Broadband Latin America.

Broadband Latin America, taking place July 01-02 at the Blue Tree Premium Morumbi, Sao Paulo, Brazil is once again returning making broadband more accessible and affordable in Latin America and the Caribbean, co-located with its sister event VSAT Latin America. The Latin America region remains one of the fastest growing markets in the world. With 62% of attendees being director level or above, this is the perfect platform to drive new business opportunities. Discover innovation brought to life with keynotes from leading industry visionaries in our forum to shape the future of the region.

Parks Associates is supporting BroadbandTV.

A FTTH Conference & Expo: FTTH Connect co-located event, BroadbandTV will explore the growing options for delivering a value-added entertainment experience across broadband networks. If you are a broadband carrier, you are in the video business whether you want to be or not. The explosion in OTT and other video options compels broadband service providers to develop a broadband TV strategy that best meets customer’s evolving expectations while also maximizing monetization and revenue opportunities. BroadbandTV will help you achieve these important objectives.

Parks Associates is supporting the Creative Storage Conference.

This one-day conference brings together influential digital storage providers, equipment and software manufacturers and professional media and entertainment end users in one place to explore the conference theme of “Exabytes for Video”. At CS 2015 you can find out the latest developments in digital storage for media and entertainment and network with industry professionals.

Parks Associates is supporting 5G World Summit.

This dedicated 5G Summit will provide the perfect opportunity for forward-thinking LTE professionals representing the operator, vendor, device and analyst communities to examine the drivers for 5G, address what the network will look like, and how MNO’s will transition to 5G, whilst also examining what opportunities for new business models and services will be enabled once a fully 5G mobile network is available.

Parks Associates is supporting Connected Cars.

With the connected vehicle market in rapid growth, car manufacturers continue to face the biggest challenge of all – how to define a profitable connectivity strategy. Creating a superior business model to capitalise on this growth is essential to stay ahead of the competition. To help your businesses achieve their goals, Connected Cars ‘15 comes back in its 3rd year with a focus on driving success and ultimately revenue growth in this booming sector. Through case studies, focused workshops and discussion groups the event will help develop and identify new business strategies to make the most of future growth. The Connected Cars programme has been put together with the input and guidance of 6 industry visionaries from the likes of Audi, Panasonic and Ericsson (and others) – ensuring it is on the mark and up to date for the business needs of the connected cars ecosystem.

Parks Associates is supporting LTE World Summit.

The 11th Annual LTE World Summit returns to Amsterdam full of new and exciting speakers, content and conversation points. LTE is a reality, and operators are still feeling the data and QoS crunch, driving their network infrastructure to the limits. At LTE World Summit 2015, the discussion will revolve around the evolution of LTE, network optimisation and further development, technical considerations and the future of cellular networks, including 5G outlooks and how LTE will be the building blocks for the technology. Co-Located with 5G World Summit, this event will be looking into the future and getting all the thought leaders in the industries opinions on what’s next for 5G. Featuring C-level presentations from major mobile network operators, LTE World Summit will feature a pre-day with three different sessions, and a 2-day conference agenda with topics as varied as LTE deployments are. Invite-only networking sessions for C-level executives will ensure the future of LTE continues to be built and designed at LTE World Summit. With 3,500+ attendees, 150+ Operator case studies and 150+ Exhibitors, LTE World Summit is the place for you to meet the key players in the LTE and 5G industry.
 

Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates will be moderating the panels "Establishing a Smart Home Roadmap," on Tuesday, June 23 at 11:45 AM, and "Managing the User Interface: Gateways, Hubs & Devices," on Wednesday, June 24 at 9:45 AM. He will also be speaking during the Early Bird Analyst Clinic on Wednesday, June 24.

Formerly Digital Home World Summit, Smart Home World 2015 will provide delegates with a forum to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges surrounding the provision of Smart Home technology and services globally, bringing together players from across the ecosystem, including Telcos & MSO’s, Connected Home Specialists, Professional Installation Specialists, Device Manufacturers, Retailers, Utility Companies, Security Providers, Insurance providers, Regulators, Standards & Protocol Groups, and Technology providers. This global event will enable the exchange of ideas and innovations and formation of partnerships that will fuel the growth of the Smart Home industry, furthering the potential of this multi-billion dollar industry.

Parks Associates is supporting Next TV Summit & Expo.

Next TV Summit & Expo is a high-level conference and networking event providing unique insights into the impact of new devices, delivery systems and consumer expectations. Next TV LA will feature keynote conversations with Beatrice Springborn, Head of Originals, Hulu; Dwayne Benefield, Sony VP and Head of PlayStation Vue; Michael Lombardo, President, Programming, HBO; Nancy Tellem, Executive Chairman and Chief Media Officer, Interlude and Craig Hunegs, President, Business and Strategy, Warner Bros. Television Group. Panel sessions include Talent in the Digital Age, Digital Programming Strategy, and a first-look preview of Nielsen’s Digital Content Ratings Powered by Adobe. Includes breakfast, lunch, and a closing cocktail reception.
 

Parks Associates is supporting Fit for Purpose Networks.

Fit for Purpose Networks is to be held on the 17th-18th June 2015 at Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. The event is set to be our most progressive yet with a key focus on the continual increase in Network Speed and revolutionizing the Network Architecture. The Internet can be seen as an unfinished demo that hasn’t been enhanced for almost thirty years – Fit for Purpose Networks 2015 will revolutionize networks to enable the future internet.