Lowe's sponsors reception at Parks Associates' CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES

Parks Associates today announced Lowe's as the exclusive sponsor of the CONNECTIONS™ Summit networking reception, January 8 at 2013 International CES in Las Vegas. The reception starts at 6:00 p.m. following a full day of sessions addressing connected CE, home systems, tech support, and value-added services. The reception will showcase Lowe's Iris platform and feature networking opportunities to discuss strategies to engage consumers with new home controls and management solutions.

"Lowe’s entrance into the smart home market is an important and potentially game-changing step," said Stuart Sikes, president, Parks Associates. "The retail channel allows consumers to touch and test these solutions, an important step toward broader adoption. We are eager to see Lowe's solutions at the CONNECTIONS™ Summit reception."

Parks Associates research shows U.S. consumers are reluctant to take on new service fees, with only 15% of U.S. broadband households willing to adopt subscription controls packages. However, the percentages increase dramatically for individual controls components: 56% would buy door/window sensors, 53% would buy door locks, and 44% would purchase lighting controls. This research shows strong potential in selling equipment with security and control features through a retail channel that consumers can expand over time to incorporate additional features.

Iris allows consumers to monitor and control their home from their computer, tablet, or smartphone. Lowe's designed these products and services to appeal to mainstream consumers, who can purchase simple and affordable bundles that make their homes safer, more energy efficient, and convenient to manage.

Kevin Meagher, VP, GM, Smart Home, Lowe's Companies, Inc., is speaking in the 1 p.m. session "Convergence in the Connected Home: Partnership Opportunities," which also features speakers from IBM, Verizon Telecom, Hitachi, EcoFactor, and Qualcomm.

During CES, visit Lowe’s in the San Polo Room (Room # 3403) in the Venetian and  Parks Associates in Booth #21944 in LVCC South Hall 1 Lower Level. More Information at http://www.lowes.com/iris and http://www.parksassociates.com.

CONNECTIONS™ Summit includes support from Premier Program Members Digitalsmiths, EcoFactor, IBM, Irdeto, Lowe's, PacketVideo, Qualcomm, Radialpoint, Sigma Designs, Support.com, and Sutherland Global Services.

About CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES

CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES is an annual research and industry event hosted by international research firm Parks Associates at CES in Las Vegas. In 2023, the executive event features one day of panel discussions on the state of the smart home, connected health, home security, and new home services, with trends and implications for connected consumers and opportunities for companies to build new revenues and develop innovative business models.

The 17th annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit will take place January 5 during CES, which runs January 5-8 in Las Vegas. Parks Associates hosts a day of sessions at the Venetian Hotel, Lando 4304, followed by a networking reception. Follow the event on Twitter at @CONN_Summit.

For information about CONNECTIONS™ Summit, contact [email protected] or call 972-490-1113 or visit www.connectionssummit.com.

ABOUT LOWE’S
With fiscal year 2011 sales of $50.2 billion, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE^® 100 company that serves approximately 15 million customers a week at more than 1,745 home improvement stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For more information, visit Lowes.com

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