Parks Associates and Waterstone Management Group host an a special event on the emerging business models in the SMB tech services markets. The firms will discuss the migration of SMB tech services into the cloud, with case studies, research trends, and best practices in capturing these new business opportunities.

Premium, managed, and cloud-based technical services offer unique end-user propositions as value-added services. With the right market information, broadband providers and device manufacturers can create and expand new revenue streams with SMB offerings that combine their existing assets with new cloud-based solutions.
 

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is proud to welcome CONNECTIONS™ and the Connected Home Pavilion to TIA 2012 – see Press Release.

The transition to an all-IP Network is erasing lines of distinction between wireline and wireless, cable and telco, mobile and fixed. It is also eroding the distinction between voice, video and data services.

In its place is emerging an entirely new ecosystem built around Network Innovation. No matter what the subject – M2M, Cloud, Optical Transport, Network Convergence – it is clear that innovation is the order of the day in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Whether companies are opening Innovation Centers, working as part of diverse ecosystems, or collaborating internally across vast geographic boundaries, at the heart of today’s Innovation model is The Network.

The TIA 2012 Conference and Exhibition is designed to capture this transformation on multiple levels for the global ICT industry. The event brings together leading minds in technology, in the network business model, in network innovation and a transformed customer experience.

The 16th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase will be co-located with TIA 2012: Inside the Network on June 5-7 at the Gaylord Hotel, Dallas, Texas. Hosted by international research firm Parks Associates, CONNECTIONS™ at TIA 2012 focuses on innovative solutions for the connected consumer and leading strategies to monetize digital content, mobile applications and services, value-added services, connected consumer electronics, and home systems.

The executive research conference includes presentations from Parks Associates' leading analysts and visionary sessions featuring executives in the connected entertainment and digital home technology industries. CONNECTIONS™ at TIA 2012 also features The Connected Home Pavilion, an area on the TIA exhibit floor where attendees can preview demos from operators, manufacturers, and solutions providers for the digital home.

Parks Associates is supporting Digital Asset Management World Summit.

The Digital Asset Management World Summit has been developed in partnership and with the expertise of some of the key leaders in the digital asset management ecosystem. This is reflected not only, in the senior level speakers confirmed to speak, but also the key partnership formed with MTV.Key companies driving the change in the industry will be represented in attendance at the inaugural Digital Asset Management World Summit, including HBO, MTV, NBC Universal and the BBC.

Parks Associates is supporting M2M Forum.

Exploit the Opportunities in Machine to Machine Solutions Improving Efficiency, Gaining in Productivity and Enhancing Improvement in Business M2M in Latin America seems to be a new revenue opportunity for Mobile Operators. M2M offerings in the region are growing year by year through new high speed data connection network and also due a need of a connected world.

Parks Associates is supporting MVNOs Industry Summit LatAM 2012.

MVNOs Industry Summit LatAm is one of 6 regional events from our market leading MVNOs Industry Summit Series. In 2011 MVNOs Industry Summit Latin America had a storming year on the back of industry announcements and moves towards de-regulation. Now with commercial activity taking place via Porto Seguro, Sermatel and Full Movil nearby, the event is THE meeting place to drive opportunity and kick off profitable partnerships. 

The following issues are addressed: 
- How has the MVNO market developed in Latam? 
- How will the MVNO model present sufficient value to adapt to new market conditions? 
- Which market segments should be targeted? 
- What are the opportunities for MVNOs and content owners to develop content services for target markets? 
- How will MVNEs also sub-segment to meet the needs of ever-refined MVNOS? 

This is one of the hottest regions for MVNO opportunity and expansion – come and hear from the ambitious Virgin Mobile on their plans in South America. 

Parks Associates is supporting The Open Mobile Summit: Connecting Everything.

Parks Associates is supporting The Open Mobile Summit: Connecting Everything.
See the future of apps, connected devices and multi-screen media at mobile’s leading convergence event. Now in its 4th year The Open Mobile Summit connects the most influential in converging mobile, Internet, media and electronics to explore new business opportunities. With over 60 world leading speakers – including  YouTube, BMW, Amazon, Google, LG, Fremantle, Disney, ESPN, Zeo, Withings, Qualcomm – and over 400 VIP attendees. Act now – for intimate networking with world leaders. This event is almost sold out – register here today to secure your place (VIP code PARKS)

Harry Wang, Director, Health & Mobile Product Research, Parks Associates will be moderating the panel session, "Video and premium content on LTE networks" on May 23rd at 5:35 PM. This session will address: OTT video offerings – how to optimise these to fully take advantage of the potential of LTE networks; what impact will video have on mobile networks; Managing and controlling the capacity of OTT videos; and, how can operators monetize video services? Partnering with content providers to maximise revenues.

Harry Wang is also leading the Analyst Breakfast Briefing session, "Valued-added Service (VAS) for Mobile Operators: Innovations and Business Models" on May 24th. The launch of 4G/LTE networks worldwide by operators is just the first mile of a marathon. Facing competitive pressures from peers and over-the-top players, mobile operators are seeking innovations in new services targeting consumers and enterprises. LTE gives operators more flexibility but ultimately success is judged by how effectively operators can leverage an LTE network to compete and thrive for new revenue opportunities in an era when customers shift usage of fixed broadband to mobile broadband. 

Harry Wang is also chairing Track 11: Devices/Smartphone Developments on May24th from 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

2012 will see up to 139 LTE networks deployed across 5 continents by operators wanting to bring superfast mobile broadband to the market. If you want to meet ALL of the major LTE operators and players from across the global that matter, this is the place to be! 2011's event in May attracted 85 of the world's top 100 operators and with 8 years of proven success in delivering operator-led LTE events, the LTE World Summit is THE place to meet all the major buyers and decision-makers underneath one roof.

Parks Associates is supporting Connectivity Week 2012.

Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates is moderating on this session, "HAN Infrastructure, Wired & Wireless" on May 22 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.

ConnectivityWeek is a content-rich conference that explores the myriad of ways information and communication technology (ICT) can be applied to manage energy and deliver efficiency on the grid and beyond the grid.

Parks Associates is supporting Social TV World Summit.

Social TV is growing to be a major issue in the connected entertainment industry. International broadcasters, OTT and IPTV providers are encouraging viewers to be more interactive through social media platforms. 2011 has seen the establishment of major social TV apps and software, with Consumer Electronic companies also introducing the next generation of Smart TV.

Parks Associates is supporting RCS Summit.

This year’s RCS Summit returns to North America with an even bigger and highly focused 2 day event, bringing together the entire RCS ecosystem including telecom carriers, key industry associations, OTT players, handset manufacturers, third party application developers and the vendor community to provide a comprehensive overview of the Rich Communication movement. The aim is to provide the RCS community with a platform for the discussion of critical questions including the future of RCS and what still needs to be done for RCS to become a mass market service.

Parks Associates is supporting APPNATION Mobile Summit + APPNATION TV 3.0 Summit.

APPNATION is thrilled to return to New York City with an exciting two-in-one conference event featuring the 2nd Annual APPNATION NYC Conference & Demo (all things mobile apps) combined with launch of our inaugural APPNATION TV 3.0 Summit, an timely new conference exploring all things connected TVs, TV apps, Over-The-Top (OTT) applications, and Social TV.