Feb 21, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Parks Associates to Host Sessions at HardwareCon Featuring Research and Insight on Connectivity and Consumer IoT

DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IoT research leader Parks Associates announced today that it will be hosting interactive panel sessions at HardwareCon, April 19-20 at the San Jose Convention Center, to discuss the impact of IoT on the development, design, and monetization of consumer products. HardwareCon is a two-day conference that connects entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational corporations to collaboratively innovate and bring the next generation of products to life.

Research from Parks Associates shows that connectivity will continue to transform the development of products and create entry points for consumers to discover the full value that IoT solutions can deliver. Parks Associates data shows:

    --  25 million U.S. households own at least one smart home device.
    --  67% of U.S. broadband households own at least one internet-connected
        home video entertainment device.
    --  Nearly 50% of U.S. broadband households are very concerned about
        unauthorized access of their connected devices or personal data.

"As manufacturers design connectivity and intelligence into their products, new opportunities for recurring revenue grow out of a lifetime relationship with consumers," said Brad Russell, Research Director, Connected Home, Parks Associates. "Many are already enhancing product value, optimizing device performance, and strengthening customer engagement by leveraging the data from connected products. Product manufacturers can create many opportunities for recurring revenue by attaching services and expanded functionality over time."

The sessions at HardwareCon will address the changing landscape for product development, trends and challenges associated with new innovations, and how these changes are impacting the market. Session topics include:

    --  Market Shift for Platform Players in Consumer IoT
    --  Challenges of Being an Innovator
    --  Defining and Understanding Growth in the Connected Home Ecosystem
    --  Cloud Platforms and Product Management Lifecycle: Costs, Analytics, and
        Security
    --  Product Journey: Connectivity and Product Integration

"We're thrilled to be adding the content and experience that Parks Associates will bring to HardwareCon 2018," said Greg Fisher, CEO of Hardware Massive. "The consumer device segment of the hardware market remains one of the most exciting areas for innovation. Parks Associates' insights and expertise around consumer IoT align well with the themes this year at HardwareCon. We believe this special track will help our audience of executive-level hardware innovators better understand market trends and how to position for growth."

For more information about attending or participating at HardwareCon, visit www.HardwareCon.com.

For information about Parks Associates' events, visit www.parksassociates.com/events. To speak with an analyst or to request data, contact Julia Homier at julia.homier@parksassociates.com, 972-996-0214.

About Parks Associates

Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions.

The company's expertise includes digital media and platforms, entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, support services, consumer apps, advanced advertising, consumer electronics, energy management, and home control systems and security. http://www.parksassociates.com

About Hardware Massive

Hardware Massive is the leading global community platform for hardware innovators, thought leaders and the hardware ecosystem.

Through our Elevate! Virtual Accelerator Programs we empower startups to succeed by providing executive level mentorship and connections to valuable resources. We bring the community together for education, networking and deal-making through local chapter events and our annual franchise conference, HardwareCon.

Contact:

Julia Homier
Parks Associates
972.996.0214
190720@email4pr.com

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