Another study from Parks Associates said almost 75% of consumers who plan to buy a smart home device said it was essential that it connect seamlessly to other products in their home electronics network, and a Capgemini report believes that within three years, about 40% of consumers will use a voice assistant as an alternative to a mobile app or website.
From the article "Alexa-Cortana voice integration speaks its first words" by Dan Alaimo.
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