The Connected Consumer

The Connected Consumer

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  • Advanced IoT Sensor Use Cases with Infineon

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    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 Infineon

    Infineon 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/vse
    www.infineon.com/cms/en/product/promopages/oktobertech/americas/

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    36 min
  • AI Moving Security Forward: Solving False Alarms

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    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!

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Infineon: Driving IoT Security through Open Standards

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    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 Infineon

    Infineon 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/security
    www.infineon.com/matter

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    27 min
  • Smart Home Ecosystems with Dwellwell

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    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.

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    Parks Associates research in this episode:

    Complimentary White Paper | Solving Multifamily Maintenance Demands with Smart Apartments
    Complimentary White Paper | Smart Solutions - Boosting Revenue in Multifamily Properties

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    24 min
  • Smarter, Safer, Cleaner Autos with Infineon

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    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 Infineon

    Infineon Technologies:
    Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.

     

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    30 min
  • Vantiva IoT and the Multifamily Market

    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 Verticals

    About Vantiva | Pushing the Edge

    Vantiva, 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 solutions for decades to 250+ operators with over 30 million products delivered to homes and businesses each year. Extending this long-standing expertise to IoT devices, Vantiva is uniquely positioned to address the IoT needs of the Multi Family community.

    The company has also earned a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging its decades-long expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment and distribution. With operations throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, Vantiva is recognized as a strategic partner by leading firms across various vertical industries, including network service providers, software companies and video game creators for over 25 years. Vantiva is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability across all aspects of their operations. Headquartered in Paris, France, Vantiva is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange.

    Interested in Vantiva’s latest solutions?
    Visit www.vantiva.com or follow their social media platforms:

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    Vantiva IoT

    Twitter: @vantiva

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    23 min
  • Parks Associates & Sleep Number - Adoption of Smart Mattress Tech and the Transformation of Remote Patient Monitoring

    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 using this technology, exploring how it can positively impact various health conditions.

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    Learn more about Sleep Number's work in sleep science: https://www.sleepnumber.com/pages/sleep-science 

    Press release for Sleep Number's Next generation Sleep Number smart beds: https://newsroom.sleepnumber.com/news/releases-by-year/press-release-details/2023/Sleep-Number-Introduces-Next-Generation-Smart-Beds-Science-Backed-Innovations-Designed-to-Support-Your-Bodys-Changing-Needs-Over-Time/default.aspx 

    Don't forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming Connected Health Summit, featuring Parks Associates' comprehensive consumer research and industry perspectives on the impact of connected devices, mobile health services, and health reforms. The event will take place from May 23 to 25, 2023, at the Omni Hotel in Frisco, TX. Learn more about Parks Associates Upcoming Executive conferences.

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    20 min
  • Parks Associates Inaugural Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living Conference Recap

    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: 

    • Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates
    • Travis Willis, Senior Product Manager, Dormakaba America
    • Michael Ducette, Vice President of Connected Venues, Blueport
    • Fumi Shingai, CEO, X-HEMISTRY
    • Matt Newman, Director of Business Development, Vantiva
    • Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, Vice President of Marketing, Parks Associates

    About Smart Spaces
    Smart Spaces, hosted by international research firm Parks Associates, brings together property owners, building managers, and technology leaders to discuss the innovations in the multi-dwelling and hospitality environments. The event features consumer research, informative session, and networking opportunities for building executives, service providers, and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling the next generation of solutions for the consumer, MDU, and public spaces.

    Throughout each Smart Spaces event, Parks Associates shares its research on bulk broadband, managed Wi-Fi, smart home, and IoT technologies, including access controls, energy management, and network support, setting the stage for conversations to understand the current and future opportunities in smart apartments and hospitality. www.smartspacesconference.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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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    12 min
  • CONNECTIONS Roundtable - Energizing a Smarter Home: Solar and Security

    Energizing a Smarter Home: Solar and Security

    In 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 home systems.

    Voices you will hear:

    Brendan Armstrong Sr., President & Owner, Trinity Wiring & Security Solutions

    Shawn Barry, VP Strategic Sales, Alarm.com

    Clint Cushing, CEO, Nomo Hub

    Jason Dudley, Director, Product Development and Implementation, GreenMarbles

    Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates

    About CONNECTIONS- The Premier Connected Home Conference:

    Bringing together more than 1,500 senior executives, CONNECTIONS™ provides networking opportunities combined with visionary keynotes and virtual sessions. The Parks Associates analyst team leads all conference sessions, which are focused on technology innovations, consumer adoption and trends, product and service forecasts, and the evaluation of new business strategies, partnerships, monetization opportunities, and value-added service design. Learn more: www.connectionsus.com

    About Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates:

    As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and marketing. Elizabeth has supported the growth of Parks Associates business and marketing services for twenty three years and is the key organizer for all of Parks Associates' events, including Parks Associates signature event CONNECTIONS™. She also drives the overall mission to provide clients with the best consumer and industry research and analysis on the SMB and consumer technology markets to inform strategic market decisions.
    Elizabeth joined Parks Associates on a full-time basis after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in psychology.

    Twitter ID: @elizparks
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth...

    For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Smart Energy Summit 2023: Industry Expert Insights

    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, National Grid Partners
    Aaron Berndt, Head of Energy Industry Partnerships / Americas, Google
    Luis Castro, Business Development Manager, Enel X Way
    Gerrianna Cohen, Demand Response Strategy Manager, Con Edison
    Dr. Robert F Cruickshank III, Managing Member, GRIDIoT Power Networks
    Daniel Elizalde, Product Executive & Advisor to Climate Tech, Daniel Elizalde LLC
    Bethany Farchione, Marketing Director, Questline Digital
    Nadav Liebermann, VP Innovation and Data, SAM Seamless Network
    Kenneth Wacks, President, Home, Building, and Utility Systems

    Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer addresses the evolution of the consumer utility market, the impact of COVID-19 on energy management programs, and new opportunities to drive engagement in utility-sponsored programs. 

    Smart Energy Summit features an in-person conference February 13-15 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, with virtual sessions on June 15, August 17, and November 9.  Follow the event on Twitter at @SmartEnergySmt and #SmartEnergy23. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.

    For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!

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    The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.

    17 min

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