Parks Associates is supporting the Open Business Conference.

Computerworld’s Open Business Conference is the premier forum for learning from and sharing with the industry’s top strategists in open technologies - helping attendees to discover and deploy game winning open source game plans. It is ground zero for learning from the experts, and networking with open source peers, developers and sponsors -- including sessions on the following:

•    Building data-rich mobile services with open APIs to navigate the confusing labyrinth of cloud computing projects to better process data
•    How to decipher the data explosion and put data to work for your enterprise
•    How to capitalize on the cutting edge technologies being offered, including Cassandra, Hadoop, OpenStack and more
•    Ways to connect with the developers, users and companies behind technologies like HTML5 frameworks such as jQuery and Sproutcore, NoSQL databases like Mongo

This two-day conference covers the open source strategic challenges that IT management deals with on a daily basis and the implementation of tactical issues that IT practitioners grapple with. In addition, this year, Open Business Conference will feature content focused for the developer community to ensure continued Open Source innovation. Come for sessions on sharing, teaching and communicating ways to build the best code will join sessions on the best ways to design mobile apps and how to function in an Open Cloud.

Parks Associates is supporting DMW Games.

DMW Games, formerly known as LA Games Conference, is an expanded two-day DMW Conference and will feature 3 tracks with fireside chats, panels, demos and presentations on digital game creation, distribution, monetization and marketing. Over 700 leaders in the industry will gather at the DMW'S Annual Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of games and connected entertainment.

Parks Associates is supporting DEMO Mobile Conference.

DEMO Mobile 2013 is the launch event exclusively focused on the best new mobile technologies based on design, innovation and market potential. Hundreds of startups from around the world apply to launch but ONLY the BEST 20 have made the final cut and have been chosen to take the stage.

Parks Associates is supporting the Broadband Communities Summit 2013.

As the leading conference on broadband technologies for communities, the Broadband Communities Summit attracts broadband system operators, network builders and deployers of all kinds. Many of the country’s major property owners and real estate developers attend the Summit each year, along with independent telcos and cable companies, municipal and state officials, community leaders and economic development professionals.

The 2013 event will be the tenth annual Summit since the launch of the Towns & Technologies event series with an emphasis on fiber to the premises. Each year, the Summit has expanded its program, increased the number of attendees and attracted new sponsors and exhibitors. There were more than 950 registrants in 2012, and 1,000+ are expected for 2013.

The 2013 Summit program will feature more than 45 sessions and 125 presenters, including prominent keynoters. For the fourth year, the Rural Telecommunications Congress will colocate its annual event, Rural TeleCon, with the Summit.

Parks Associates is supporting Disruptive Media Conference at NAB.

The Disruptive Media Conference, produced in partnership with Digital Media Wire, gathers broader-casters® who oversee the digital and interactive divisions within their companies to explore developments in online video, mobile and branded entertainment. The two half-day programs cover disruptive media as well as more traditional OTT technologies and how these are impacting business models for distribution and consumer engagement.

Parks Associates is supporting Broadband TV Connect ASIA 2013.

In the Year of the Dragon we bring you an event that will change and transform your future Broadband and Media strategies by bringing together the entire ecosystem for you to network with and learn from. Whether you’re interested in the learning outcomes of the day or the networking opportunities there is something for everyone at this show.

Jim O'Neil, Research Analyst, Parks Associates is moderating the breakfast panel session at Multi-network Forum at NAB.

Consumer awareness of multi-screen potential has grown rapidly with the proliferation of OTT services from global players such as Netflix. This awareness is creating demand for seamless access to content both inside and outside the home, independent of the device type, and impervious to geographical borders.

They want, and expect, to view content on any device, engage with friends through social apps, and search an interactive program guide—all without a frustrating authentication process. Engagement and its measurement across devices is the new TV currency. Creating and operating these new distribution methods is, however, no easy task, even for the most innovative operator.

Join us for a complimentary breakfast at the Multi-network Solutions in the Real World Forum at NAB to hear how operators are building their brands around consistent, high-quality user experience across devices to attract and retain engaged and loyal subscribers.

Parks Associates is supporting TV Connect Asia.

Now celebrating its 9th annual year Broadband Asia & TV Connect brings together 1,300+ senior level decision makers and buyers from the fixed, wireless and mobile broadband industry from across the Asia- Pacific region and beyond.

Parks Associates is supporting Next TV Summit.

Over-the-top and alternative video viewing platforms are changing how — and where — content is viewed.

Confirmed speakers  include: Stephen Davis, President, Hasbro Studios, Ted Sarandos, CCO, Netflix David Wertheimer, President Digital, Fox Broadcasting Company, Vivian Schiller, SVP & Chief Digital Officer, NBC News, Dan Suratt, EVP Digital Media & Business Development, A&E and John P. Roberts, SVP Digital Media & Commercial Affairs, Endemol USA , Jordan Levin, President, Alloy Digital & CEO Generate, Mike Wiese, Director of Branded Entertainment and Mark Greenberg, President & CEO, Epix, Howard Stein, Strategist: Global Creative Solutions, Facebook, David Lang, President, Mindshare Entertainment, Rebecca Glashow, Senior Vice President Digital Media Distribution, Discovery and Eric Free, VP/GM Content & Services, Intel.

Parks Associates is a diamond media partner for the TV Connect Industry Awards.

The TV Connect Industry Awards are set to become the social event of the industry. The awards will this year be hosted at the prestigious One Mayfair venue, providing a spectacular surrounding for top class networking opportunities. There will be live entertainment throughout the night, as part of the celebration of the best of the best in connected entertainment.

The 2013 Awards will have a new more network orientated focus to allow for greater connectivity among peers during the course of the evening.

Parks Associates is supporting the Broadband MEA 2013.

Broadband MEA held from the 19 - 20 March 2013 at The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai, is the region’s premier broadband event attracting 750  decision makers from across The Middle East and Africa. Now in its 5th year, the event is the only place to meet the entire industry under 1 roof. The 2 day comprehensive programme including 2 pre conference workshops brings together 70+ speakers including 40+ operator case studies to address the current issues surrounding broadband.

With our most impressive speaker line-up to date, the conference focuses on both Business and Technology Strategy covering all the topics surrounding broadband. Plus the 2 workshops hosted by MENOG and Etisalat on the 18th March will provide a deep dive into IPv6 and LTE issues and developments.  For more information or book your place at the event visit. Operators – don’t forget to claim your exclusive 50% discount when purchasing a full conference pass!

Brett Sappington, Director of Research, Parks Associates will present "Analysing the Evolution of Content Creation" in the Creative Connect Track on Thursday, March 21 from 3:10 - 3:30 PM.

Parks Associates is a diamond media partner for TV Connect.

The name change reflects the changing nature of the ecosystem, which has become more convergent and strategic in its focus. New players from the world of apps, advertising, content and new media are having a greater influence on the industries evolution. This reflects the coming of age of the industry, which is moving away from a focus purely on technology, and shifting more towards services and experiences.

The legacy of the world’s leading show continues, while the name change echoes the evolving nature of a converging marketplace.