Conference keynotes will focus on Cloud Services, the Internet of Things, Evolution of TV, and Smart Home Technologies

Parks Associates today announced the 8^th annual CONNECTIONS™ Europe: Monetization Strategies for the Connected Home, November 12-13 in Amsterdam, will feature keynotes from Orange, iControl Networks, and Securitas Direct – Verisure focusing on emerging entertainment and smart home solutions.

“Western Europe will have nearly 340 million smartphone users by 2017. At the same time, 57% of broadband households will have a smart TV, and 78% of all Western European households will have a tablet,” said Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates. “Smart devices are creating new opportunities to extend services throughout the home but also introducing challenges in interoperability, competition from new channels, and heightened consumer expectations. Our keynote speakers at CONNECTIONS™ Europe will offer expert insights into new technologies and market strategies that address these issues.”

Keynotes for the 2013 technology conference:

"The Evolution of TV 2013-2020,” Patrice Slupowski, VP, Digital Innovation & Communities, Orange, on Tuesday, November 12, 10:45 a.m.

Mr. Slupowski will discuss the evolution of TV as more entertainment moves online, including the landscape of digital services targeting the first or second screen. His presentation will examine the hardware, platforms, and customer behavior as they impact TV services and analyze the future course of TV services based on these factors.

“'IoT' connects devices, but Cloud-Enabled Services provide the real value,” by Paul Dawes, EVP, GM, iControl Networks, on Tuesday, November 12, 3:45 p.m.

This keynote will highlight the opportunity for European service providers who embrace cloud-enabled services, which are fundamental to successful connected home launches. Mr. Dawes will discuss the advantages of open platforms and share insights based on iControl’s extensive experience in developing and deploying software architecture in the European marketplace.

Dick Seger, CEO, President, Securitas Direct – Verisure, will deliver the morning keynote on Wednesday, November 13, 10 a.m.  This keynote will address new ways to monetize smart home services.

“Smart home technology in the European market is on the verge of going mainstream. We as an industry are responsible for creating the interoperable, next-generation experiences that consumers want across all their homes’ connected devices. We’re looking forward to taking part in the intra-industry conversations at this important event that will help pave the way for the Connected Home in Europe,” said Paul Dawes, Executive Vice President and General Manager, iControl Networks.  

CONNECTIONS™ Europe is sponsored by iControl Networks, Amdocs, AT&T, iYogi, PlanetEcosystems, SAFEVIEW, Securitas Direct - Verisure, Sigma Designs, SmartOTT, Sutherland Global Services, AlertMe, Intamac, Linear, Cisco, and INSTEON.

For more information, visit http://www.connectionseurope.com or contact [email protected], 972-490-1113.

About CONNECTIONS™ Europe

CONNECTIONS™ Europe: Strategies for Security and Smart Home will be a virtual conference taking place 10-12 November 2020, as part of the CONNECTIONS™ Community. This virtual conference and networking experience will host multiple webinars leading up to the November event, with analyst insights, interactive panels, roundtable discussions, and special networking, taking place July 15, July 29, Aug 19, Sept 16, Oct 7, and Oct 28.

Produced by Parks Associates, the 14th annual CONNECTIONS™ Europe is an executive conference focused on innovative business models, industry partnerships, and technology advancements for smart home solutions, cloud services, and value-added services, including energy management and connected health services.

CONNECTIONS™ Europe combines networking opportunities with visionary keynotes and conference sessions focused on technology adoption and trends, product and service forecasts, evaluation of new business strategies, and recommendations for strategic partnerships and monetization opportunities. http://www.connectionseurope.com

About Parks Associates: Parks Associates, a woman-founded and certified business, is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates provides business intelligence and research services through its proprietary methodologies developed over decades, including quarterly surveys of 10,000 internet households.

The company's expertise crosses many industries: home security and smart home, streaming video, broadband and pay-TV services, digital media and platforms, gaming, Wi-Fi and home networks, connected health, support, consumer electronics, home control systems, energy management, and tech solutions for the multi-dwelling (MDU), small-to-medium business (SMB), and commercial building markets.

Each year, Parks Associates brings thousands of leaders together for its webinars and annual events. The firm hosts the annual executive research and strategy conferences CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, and Future of Video. https://www.parksassociates.com
 

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