IBM, Platinum Sponsor at CONNECTIONS™ at TIA, will host the special session “Industry Convergence and the Smarter Home Cloud” on Wednesday, June 6, 2:30 p.m. The session features leading IBM executives discussing the convergence in CE and mobile devices and cloud-based delivery for services in media & entertainment, healthcare, telecom, and energy.
CONNECTIONS™ at TIA, June 5-7 in Dallas, is the leading event for service providers, device manufacturers, and advanced technology companies working on solutions for the connected consumer. Conference sessions will address strategies to leverage consumer interest in cloud-based services. Parks Associates reports almost one-third of U.S. broadband households find remote control of lighting, thermostats, and appliances via computers or mobile phones to be highly appealing.
The IBM-hosted session will discuss how devices are connecting people to services allowing for safety and security, energy management, health, and overall convenience. As companies tap into new service-based business models to enhance the customer experience, a cloud-based service delivery approach is emerging to allow quick development and delivery of services and capabilities. Session participants:
• Jerry Bruce, Consulting IT Specialist, IBM
• Scott Burnett, Director, Global Consumer Electronics Industry, IBM Electronics Industry, IBM
• Ted Connell, Senior Managing Consultant, IBM Global Business Services
• Eric Riddleberger, VP, Partner, IBM Global Business Services
