Parks Associates is supporting SIMposium USA 2012.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the SIMalliance’s dedicated event addressing the vital role of the secure element in the delivery of mobile applications and services. Take advantage of this pre-conference day at CTIA Wireless 2012 in New Orleans, USA on the 7th May 2012.

Renowned in both Europe and Asia for successfully bringing together representatives from a broad ecosystem of mobile carriers, application developers, global payment providers, manufacturers, vertical end-users, OTT players and security solution providers, the SIMposium event series will now address the key security and identity issues of mobile service provision specific to the USA.

The new event builds on an established history in delivering relevant content and lively discussion around the world, offering a full agenda comprised of use cases in vertical markets, evolving business strategies and technical developments.

Join us in New Orleans and tackle the complex Security, Identity and Mobility challenges of communications convergence.

Parks Associates is supporting TMT Finance & Investment Middle East 2012.

The telecoms sector is entering a new period of transition. Mergers and acquisitions are on the increase and the new generation of global leaders will emerge from the next wave of global consolidation. Operators from across the globe have different approaches to consolidation and growth. This year’s forum will bring together leadership from across international markets to discuss the latest strategies from a global context. The leading regional investment bankers, advisers and financiers will also feature in sessions on M&A, Financing, Investment Strategies and Thought Leadership.

Harry Wang, Director, Health & Mobile Product Research, Parks Associates will moderate the panel session, "Tablets and SmartPhones - The Immersive or Location-Based Commerce, Games or Communication Experience" on May 3rd from 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM.

Digital Hollywood is the premier entertainment and technology conference in the country. 

Parks Associates is supporting ATA 2012.

Harry Wang, Director, Health & Mobile Product Research, Parks Associates will moderate the panel session,"MarketWatch: Telemedicine Industry Trends" on Monday, April 30, from 4:15-5:15 PM.

The ATA Annual Meeting is the largest telehealth event of the year, with over 450 peer reviewed presentations and the world’s largest tradeshow focusing exclusively on telemedicine and mHealth technologies.  Join 4000 telemedicine professionals and discover the technologies that are revolutionizing healthcare.  The 2012 meeting focuses on the business of telemedicine, model programs and best practices, innovative technological applications and the latest scientific research findings. For full program information, visit http://www.ata2012.com.

Parks Associates is supporting the MVNOs Industry Summit Barcelona 2012.

It's the 11th annual MVNO Industry Summit in Barcelona - kicking off the next ten years in MVNO Business!

Expect: 
-- 70+ International Case Studies - Covering Every MVNO Growth Opportunity by Sector, Strategy, and Region! 
-- 65% new SPEAKERS!
-- Over 300 attendees, 2/3rds MVNOs and MNOs, 33% C-Level Executives, 50 country delegations
-- MTV Networks Sponsored MVNO VIP Beach Party
-- New 3 day agenda – with networking focused 3rd day, covering retail and brand MVNOs, plus WIFI, cloud and roaming enablement
-- Second Annual MVNO Challenge
-- 2 workshops dedicated to negotiating an MVNO contract and adding DATA to your MVNO

This is THE must-attend event for anyone working in the MVNO business. Following a fast growth year in 2011, the series has expanded into 6 major territories (Asia, EU, Africa, USA, Middle East and LATAM). The Barcelona event continues to be our flagship event. With Google, Motorola, Lightsquared and Dish announcements coming thick and fast, this is sure to be a thrilling year for anyone working in the wholesale and MVNO markets.

Parks Associates is supporting the Connected Home Global Summit & Awards 2012.

Identify the right content and services to monetise the Connected Home! Now in its 4th Edition, Avren Events' must attend Connected Home Global Summit & Awards invites over 150 top level executives from some of the world's most influential stakeholders to join the debate on the future of Connected Home services. Register now and hear ground-breaking case studies and exclusive insights from the likes of Vodafone, British Gas, Orange, Deutsche Telecom, BT, Sony Ericsson, BBC, TiVo, Yahoo!, Everything Everywhere and many more!

For more information, and to register to attend visit: www.avrenevents.com/chgspass

Parks Associates is supporting the 3rd Annual Telecom Cloud Services Summit.

Telecom Cloud Services Summit 2012 is the world’s leading event exploring Cloud Computing from a telecom operator perspective. Our internationally acclaimed agenda follows the steps of operators trying to become full-fledged Cloud service providers while also delivering solutions on overcoming related challenges, from regulation to infrastructure.

Last year’s Summit gathered more than 150 industry experts from around the world with a record 63% operator attendance! Now in its 3rd year, the Summit is the established meeting place for the who’s who in Telecom Cloud computing.

The Summit will feature practical operator case studies, expert presentations, training masterclasses and informal brainstorming sessions that will enable delegates to find answers to their most pressing Cloud questions while enjoying an interactive, fun atmosphere.

Parks Associates is supporting the Broadband Communities Summit.

Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates is moderating the session, “Smart Grids and the Business Case for Fiber” on April 24 at 10:20 AM. 

The Broadband Properties Summit is the leading venue for information on digital and broadband technologies for buildings and communities. With a focus on residential properties, developments and municipalities, the Summit has become a must-attend event for network builders and large-scale and wholesale buyers and users of broadband technologies, equipment, and services.

Parks Associates is supporting LTE Latin America.

2012 will be a crucial year to put your business at the forefront of LTE developments in Latin America. Our meticulously researched and heavy-weight agenda attracts ALL the Latin American operators and delivers you a premium platform to position yourself as a market leader and enjoy first-hand access to the region’s LTE decision-makers.

Parks Associates is supporting the Telecom CEM World Congress .

The growing trend of consumers to base their choice of operators, services and products on the customer experience they receive, means that operators need to carefully examine and optimise their Customer Experience strategy to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Providing a seamless and sustainable customer experience in today’s experience-driven market is no longer an optional extra, but a requirement for any operator wanting to effectively compete and differentiate themselves.

So what makes for an exceptional customer experience? What are the organisational, technical and mindset prerequisites for making it a reality? And how do you sustain it? IIR’s Telecoms Customer Experience World will examine these questions and many more. The conference presents a unique opportunity for discussing the best practices in optimising your customer experience management with a special emphasis on leveraging social media/networks for this purpose.

In keeping up with our tradition of highly interactive conferences, innovative masterclasses, brainstorming workshops and roundtable sessions will examine ways for maximising customer retention and increasing profitability through data gathering, customer segmentation and the development of bespoke marketing and loyalty programmes.

Parks Associates is supporting DEMO Spring 2012.

DEMO is the launchpad for emerging technology and trends. A hand-selected group of new products are introduced to global press; investors; corporate acquirers and IT buyers. Companies like: VMware, Palm, Skype, Google, EA, Microsoft, IBM, Nokia and Citrix are some of the companies over the past 20 years who have launched new products at DEMO. You're invited to come and experience the future of innovation, find quality dealflow and network with people from around the world who are likely to change the face of technology in the years to come. We look forward to having you join us at DEMO!
 

 Brett Sappington, Director of Research, Parks Associates will be presenting during the session, "Race to the Smart Home" on April 2nd at 3:15 PM.  April AentThe race is on. One of the top trends in consumer technology is the smart home. The operators that own the smart home will do well. How can you position your company to be the lead technology provider? Learn the services and solutions supported by the latest approaches and technologies including telemedicine, virtual office, home monitoring, cloud computing and security/surveillance services.

Telecom Executive Forum (TEF) hosted by NTCA brings together telco executives from across the nation to participate in face-to-face dialogue and share experiences, success stories and strategies implemented to overcome today’s challenges.