Mark Vena

Senior Director, Parks Associates

Mark Vena is the Senior Director of Business Development at xThings and fractionally assists. A technology industry veteran for over 25 years, Mark Vena covers many consumer tech topics, including PCs, smartphones, smart homes, connected health, security, PC and console gaming, and streaming entertainment solutions. Mark is also the founder of SmartTech Research, a leading analyst firm that covers the smart home space.

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Anviz Global expands palm vein tech for security

The pattern of veins in the hand contains unique information that can be used for identity. Blood flowing through veins in the human body can absorb light waves of specific wavelengths. Irradiating t...

What are new trends in residential security?

Residential security and smart homes are rapidly changing facets of the larger physical security marketplace, driven by advances in consumer technology and concerns about rising crime rates. During th...