The U.S. tech support industry makes about $30 billion in annual revenue, according to research by Parks Associates, a consulting firm. With the Internet of Things — devices such as thermostats, locks and hot water heaters that are connected online to gather and share data — the need for home service is expected to grow.
From the article "Geeks will bring tech support to your front door" by Healther Somerville.
“People are going to look at the price point first,” said Steve Nason, research director at Parks Associates. HBO Max costs $15, same as the HBO Now streaming service it's supposed to replace, with di...
Consumer issues with accessing the NFL games are also indicative of a fragmented sports streaming landscape. Eric Sorensen, a senior contributing analyst with Parks Associates, noted in July how curre...
The effect on the companies’ bottom lines remains unclear, but a study by Parks Associates, a research group, found that sharing cost the streaming video industry $500 million in 2015. One reason t...
A study released this month by Parks Associates found only 18 percent of consumers would buy a smart thermostat at $250, but offering a $100 rebate more than doubled the pool of interested buyers....
