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Smart Home Systems Slow To Gain a Toehold

According to a study by Parks Associates, reported by Brad Russell from an article originally appearing on IoT Agenda, “the IoT space is expanding to provide more targeted service offerings with vertical-specific capabilities. Cloud-connected devices function more like software than hardware, creating changes in product development models.

From the article "Smart Home Systems Slow To Gain a Toehold" by Jack Loechner.

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