This episode rebroadcasts the October 9 CONNECTIONS virtual session. The session features a keynote from Gene LaNois, VP Product Marketing, Vivint, an NRG company, and a panel with Katie Espeseth, VP New Products, New Business, EPB; PG Gall, Senior Product Strategist, Living, Crestron; Matthew Wootton, Co-Founder & CTO, Ivani, LLC; and George Yianni, CTO and Founder, Philips Hue at Signify. The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends f...

This episode feature the CONNECTIONS roundtable Beyond Residential: Custom Integration's Role in Smart Spaces, broadcast live on February 6. Moderator Kristen Hanich of Parks Associates leads a session featuring Ryan Heringer, President, Sound Concepts; Horacio Morales, VP of Sales, Nice North America; Scott Osborne, Co-Owner & CEO, Castle Protection & Automation; and Paul Williams, Global Managing Director for Home Management Business Unit, Nice Group. Parks Associates recently relea...

This Smart Spaces session, originally streamed Dec 12, examines the latest advancements in smart space technology. This session features a visionary discussion with Michael Rovito, CEO, Ambient Property Technologies, and a panel with Michael Gratteri, Founding Partner, Swiftlane; Jennifer Lytle, VP/GM - Access Control Solutions, Chamberlain Group (Liftmaster/myQ); Lee Miller, VP, Multifamily, Brivo; and Greg Mora, Executive Director, Business Development, Johnson Controls.The Connected Consum...

This CONNECTIONS session from Dec 12 highlights how connected devices are changing how consumers interact at home and an outlook for the smart home solutions market for 2025. It features a research presentation from Parks Associates' Daniel Holcomb and a panel discussion with executives from OliverIQ, the Thread Group, Schneider Electric, and GrandCare Systems.This episode is a great preview for CONNECTIONS Summit at CES, January 7. Join us in Las Vegas: connectionssummit.comoliveriq.comthrea...

Market research firm Parks Associates welcomes guest speaker, Sid Shaw, GM and VP of Marketing and Applications from Infineon to discuss the latest advancements in edge computing reshaping the home tech landscape and the role of edge computing, AI and integration across systems. The discussion focuses on use cases and applications across devices like fitness trackers and smartwatches as well as smart home devices like smart thermostats, smart speakers, smart garages, independent living s...

Watch the episode on YouTube!Explore the evolving landscape of modern living and the technological demands of connectivity with research from Parks Associates and insights from Sam Geha, EVP of IoT, Compute and Wireless at Infineon Technologies. Sam discusses the latest tech requirements shaping our interconnected world.About Infineon Technologies:Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions helping to drive decarbonization and digitalization together with its ecosystem partners.&nbs...

Watch the episode on YouTube!In this episode series, Connected Conversations, we're joined by Kris Bowring, a long time colleague and incredibly courageous individual living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Make sure to watch the first episode of Connected Conversations, where we learned more about Kris' journey with FTD and how he's helping to educate and connect with others in new ways.In this episode, Kris shares explores how technology can help support those affected by FTD, and where ...

Watch the episode on YouTube!In this episode series, Connected Conversations, we're joined by Kris Bowring, a long time colleague and incredibly courageous individual living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Join us in the first episode of Connected Conversations as we sit down with Kris as he shares his personal journey and how it has reshaped his world. Discover the challenges faced by Kris and his loved ones, shedding light on the often misunderstood realm of FTD. But amidst the struggle...

View the episode on YouTube!In this episode, Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO of Parks Associates, decodes Gen-Z’s views on technology, family tech dynamics, and online safety. Explore the multifaceted world of gaming, social media, and advertising through their eyes.Learn more about Parks Associates at https://www.parksassociates.com/Follow us on Social:Twitter - @ParksAssociatesLinkedIn - Parks AssociatesInstagram - @ParksAssociatesFacebook - Parks Associates ResearchYouTube - Parks Ass...

View the episode on YouTube!Explore the future of video advertising in anticipation of Parks Associates' upcoming Future of Video event! Learn more and register at http://www.futureofvideo.us/In this episode, host Elizabeth Parks is joined by guest speaker Tony Marlow. Tony is the Chief Marketing Officer for LG Ad Solutions, where he uses data-driven insights to lead all aspects of marketing and communications. About LG Ad Solutions LG Ad Solutions is a partnership between LG and Alphonso, a ...

View the episode on YouTube!In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Kim Lee from Infineon Technologies. Listen in on an informative discussion of Infineon’s role in developing sensor technology with IoT use cases both now and in the future.About InfineonInfineon Technologies:Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.Find out more about the topics we discussed on the Infineon website:www.infineon.com/vsewww.infineon.co...

View the episode on YouTube!In this episode, we will tune into a webinar Parks Associates recently hosted with Ubiety to discuss the most pressing challenge for security system owners and local communities—false alarms—and how innovative AI solutions can solve these issues. Download the white paper, "Solving False Alarms: Bringing New Context for Monitoring," developed with Ubiety here!Follow us on Social:TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeThe Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an...

View the episode on YouTube! In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Steve Hanna of Infineon on the next podcast. In addition to being a distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies, he’s also the chair of the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Product Security Working Group. Listen in on an in-depth discussion on cybersecurity in the IoT space, and Infineon’s role in helping devices be secure while working together via the Matter standard.About InfineonInfineon Technol...

View the episode on YouTube! In this episode, we'll be discussing the benefits and importance of an all-encompassing ecosystem inside the smart home, with a focus on Dwellwell Analytics, a comprehensive monitoring and early warning platform for residential property owners. Follow Dwellwell!WebsiteLinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookParks Associates research in this episode:Complimentary White Paper | Solving Multifamily Maintenance Demands with Smart Apartments Complimentary White Paper | Smart S...

View the episode on YouTube!In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Bill Stewart from Infineon Technologies’ Automotive Division in the Americas. Listen in on a great conversation as they discuss Infineon’s role in the evolution of digital technology in automobiles including electric and autonomous vehicles. About InfineonInfineon Technologies: Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener. Interested in Infineon's ...

In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Reza Raji from Vantiva (formerly Technicolor). Listen in on a great conversation as they discuss Vantiva’s move into light commercial and multi-family IoT.Vantiva IoT for VerticalsAbout Vantiva | Pushing the EdgeVantiva, formerly known as Technicolor, is one of the largest providers of broadband and internet services in the world. The company has been delivering innovative Wi-Fi as well as reliable and scalable connectivity so...

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of smart mattress technology and its transformative impact on remote patient monitoring. Our guest today is Dr. Mark Aloia, Head of Sleep and Behavioral Science at Sleep Number, a leading innovator in this field.Dr. Aloia shares his extensive knowledge and experience with us, highlighting the staggering fact that 6 million US internet households already have a smart mattress. We discuss the benefits of tracking sleep and overall health usin...

In today’s episode, you’ll get an inside scoop of Parks associates’ inaugural Smart Spaces conference which was held on April 17-18 in Frisco, TX! The executive conference brought together property owners, building managers, and technology leaders to discuss innovations in the multi-dwelling & hospitality environments as well as exclusive research from our wonderful research team!I had the honor of interviewing some of the event attendees, so some of the voices you will hear are from...

Energizing a Smarter Home: Solar and SecurityIn this episode, join Parks Associates as we bring together industry players to address the role of energy management solutions, driven by solar and storage, in forming the next generation of services in the connected home. Speakers discuss strategies that integrate solar, security, and smart home and how this combination can lower attrition, deliver short- and long-term energy savings and keep consumers engaged with positive experiences among all ...

Smart Energy Summit features exclusive Parks Associates research as well as leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs. This executive conference is sponsored by CSA - Connectivity Standards Alliance, Rapid Response Monitoring, Calix, Google, Schneider Electric, Austin Energy, Questline Digital, Resideo, and Copper Labs.Listen Now for Insights From:Dr. Aimee Gotway Bailey, Director, Innovation & Portfolio Management...