Geekatoo Executive Chairman Christian Shelton saw demand for tech services rising as more people add internet-connected devices - such as the smart thermostat Nest or WiFi camera Dropcam - to their homes.
The U.S. tech support industry makes about $30 billion in annual revenue, according to research by Parks Associates, a consulting firm.
From the article "On-Demand Tech Support Companies HelloTech, Geekatoo Merge" by Heather Somerville.
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