Most statistical data on phishing attacks point to employee/personnel education,
said Daniel DeBlasio vice president of sales, BQT Solutions America
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The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of global companies deploying Z-Wave, recently announced a new program with IoT services provider PlumChoice, to deliver an exclusive level of support options for Alliance members.
Do you say, “Networking scares me. We’re a security company; we protect people and property”? If so, then read on, because it’s time to adapt or become history.
According to Parks Associates’ consumer study “360 View: Residential Security,” remote monitoring and no long-term commitment are key factors to attract new security customers.
2017 represented a boom year for the smart speaker category with household adoption reaching 15 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. This is just the beginning of a period of rapid growth for the category, as Parks Associates, Dallas, estimates household penetration of smart speakers to reach 50 percent to 55 percent by 2021.
Dallas-based Parks Associates revealed new research recently, which shows that nearly three-fourths of smart home device owners installed their devices without professional help, either on their own or with help from a friend or family member.
Design innovation has always been a central element in differentiating, positioning and selling any home-based technology. Most people don’t want to bring the latest technological gadget into their home if it’s going to detract from the home’s décor. The world of home automation products is no exception; we see the makers of devices from thermostats to video cameras to motion sensors focusing with increasing intensity on making their “smart” products as smart looking as they are innovative.
In the North American region, the smart home market continues to disrupt major service providers and tech giants. If 2017 taught the industry anything, it was that having a smart home offering isn’t enough. Strategy, services and risk are essential to be successful in the smart home market.