Our analysts present consumer research in each CONNECTIONS™ session, which informs their analysis on new business models, the latest standards and technology developments, and case studies of key players.

This focus on market research and consumer data creates invaluable perspectives on the direction of the digital living markets overall and the areas ripe for new business opportunities.

►Kurt Scherf Vice President & Principal Analyst INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Home Networks & Residential Gateways, Home Networking Media (Wi-Fi, UWB, HomePlug, HomePNA, MoCA, etc.), Media Center PCs, Set-top Boxes, Networked Consumer Electronics, Consumer Storage, Media Server Hardware and Software, Consumers and Digital Entertainment, Television Services, Broadband Video, Digital Home Customer Support Issues ►John Barrett Director of Research INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: International Research, Digital Media, Mobile TV, Social Media, User-generated Content, Web 2.0 ►Harry Wang Director, Health and Mobile products research INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Digital Health Products and Services, Portable and Mobile Access Platforms and Applications, Digital Imaging Products and Services ►BILL ABLONDI DIRECTOR, HOME SYSTEMS RESEARCH INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Home Systems, Home Controls, Energy Management and Smart Grid, Home Security, Entertainment Systems, Home Systems Integration Channel, Home Builders and Multifamily Executives ►TRICIA PARKS CEO INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Consumer purchase process, digital living, home systems and controls, security, connected home strategies, energy management, home networking, consumer surveys and demographics ►STUART SIKES PRESIDENT INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Business Strategies for Digital Living Products and Services, Service Provider Strategies ►YILAN JIANG Manager, Consumer Research INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Consumer research and adoption patterns, PC Usage, Multimedia Applications and Services on Fixed CE Platform and Mobile Devices, Internet Applications ►HEATHER WAY RESEARCH ANALYST INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Digital Media, Emerging Advertising Technologies, Digital Video Advertising ►Farhan Abid RESEARCH ANALYST INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Home Systems, Energy Management and Smart Grid Technologies, Entertainment Systems, Home Systems Integration Channel, Home Builders ►Pietro Macchiarella RESEARCH ANALYST INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Video Gaming, Digital Music, Connected CE devices, Mobile Services, 3DTV