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A CONNECTIONS panel discussion on workforce development was moderated by Elizabeth Parks (far left), and featured Cathy Scruggs of American Technical Publishers (ATP), Louis Rogers of InFocus Technologies, Matt Adams of Houston City College, and Gary Rockis of Integrated Systems Technology Inc.

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The Smart Money: AI Moves from Promise to Platform

At Parks Associates' CONNECTIONS Conference, the AI data was encouraging, but the gaps – trust, complexity, and monetization – remain unsolved.

June 12, 2026

From left, Elizabeth Parks, Matt Davidson, Robert Grosz, Gordon van Zuiden and Keith Puckett discuss how AI, interoperability and evolving consumer expectations are reshaping the future of connected home technology during a panel session at the CONNECTIONS conference, held May 5-7 in Santa Clara, Calif.

30 Years Later, the Connected Home Industry Is Still Chasing Simplicity

May 28, 2026

The Z-Wave Alliance says Semtech’s participation brings additional semiconductor and wireless connectivity expertise to ongoing efforts around standards development, certification and ecosystem growth for connected devices.

Z-Wave Alliance Adds Semtech Corp. to Board

May 21, 2026

John Mack, managing director and sector co-head of Security & Safety at Raymond James, delivers a keynote address at the recent Parks Associates CONNECTIONS conference in Santa Clara, Calif.

John Mack at CONNECTIONS: AI, M&A and the Future of the Connected Home

May 21, 2026

ADT Blu is designed to give homeowners a self-installed security option that can expand over time with additional cameras, sensors and professional monitoring services.

ADT Launches Self-Installed Home Security Platform ‘ADT Blu’

May 20, 2026

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The Smart Money: FCC Router Ban Leaves 109 Million Homes at Risk

May 15, 2026

ADI’s new Control4 T5 In-Wall Touchscreen features a slimmer flush-mount design, faster processing and simplified PoE installation for smart home environments.

ADI Introduces Next-Generation Control4 T5 In-Wall Touchscreen

May 14, 2026

Elizabeth Parks addresses attendees during CONNECTIONS 2026, where Parks Associates marked 30 years of tracking the evolution of the connected home market.

How Parks Associates Helped Shape 30 Years of Smart Home Innovation

May 8, 2026

Attendees will participate in hands-on testing and working sessions designed to evaluate device interoperability and network performance across Z-Wave environments.

Z-Wave Alliance Announces Spring Summit 2026 Schedule in Vienna

April 28, 2026

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