September 17, 2015

Smart Homes: Haven't We Been Here Before?

September 17, 2015

Telecom companies and their partners are getting excited (again) for smart home opportunities. What's different this time? The Internet of Things (IoT) is one obvious answer. But is it the right answer?

Joe Panettieri

August 19, 2015

SMB IT, Smart Home, Reader Comments

Suddenly, WiFi Routers Are Hot for Disruption

Joe Panettieri

August 19, 2015

SMB IT, Smart Home, Reader Comments

Suddenly, WiFi Routers Are Hot for Disruption

In the world filled with complex home and small business routers, two surprising names are striving to make WiFi routers far more intuitive and reliable for consumers and business owners.

Joe Panettieri

June 16, 2015

IT Startups, Mobile IT, Smart Home, Wearable Computing

Internet of Things? Samsung Is the One to Watch

Joe Panettieri

June 16, 2015

IT Startups, Mobile IT, Smart Home, Wearable Computing

Internet of Things? Samsung Is the One to Watch

Trying to understand how the Internet of Things (IoT) will become a managed grid of endpoints, sensors and devices -- and data that's ready for analytics? Check out Samsung ARTIK and SIGFOX for clues.

Joe Panettieri

October 15, 2014

Smart Home, Reader Comments

Apple HomeKit: Yes Please

Joe Panettieri

October 15, 2014

Smart Home, Reader Comments

Apple HomeKit -- for smart home automation -- could take a leap forward on Oct. 16. Here's why HomeKit has yet to reach critical mass. But here's why I'll likely lean toward HomeKit rather than Google NEST.