
Smart Home Trends to Watch For in 2022
As 2022 begins, it is more apparent than ever that internet networks—both residential and commercial—are struggling to meet demand. From too many devices competing for bandwidth to inadequate broadband and fiber infrastructure in rural areas, how we access the internet …

Year in Review: 2021 By the Numbers You Need to Know
As 2021 draws to a close it’s a great time to look back at some of the big trends that are making waves in networking, internet infrastructure, and new construction. Not surprisingly, many of the pandemic-related trends established in 2020—such …

Why Electrical Contractors Need to Add IoT and Systems Integration to Their Services
Design, install, and go. For decades that’s been the business model for most electrical contractors, especially ones that service and support small and medium-sized businesses. The focus has been to keep their offerings simple and streamlined in the face of …

Top Telecom Trends to Watch in 2021
With a new year upon us, it’s a natural time to look ahead at the top telecom trends to watch in 2021. From 5G to edge computing to the Internet of Things, some of the recurring trends we’ve been hearing …

Securing smart homes and networks
When it comes to cybersecurity in the smart home, “People don’t even know what they don’t know,” writes techrepublic.com’s Karen Roby. “They have no idea what should be important when they’re buying these devices that they’re putting all over their …

How AI will control the smart home in the near future
In recent years we’ve seen the smart home get smarter with voice-activated speakers that can control simple household functions. But with an increase in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), smart homes will be able to do …

The IoT Security Opportunity Sitting Right Under Every ISP’s Nose
The surging smart home market is opening up exciting new opportunities for internet service providers (ISPs) to deliver essential value-added services, but maybe not in the ways you’d think. For decades, ISPs have lived and died by the different tiers …

Smart home trends to watch in 2019
For those wanting to live like the Jetsons or Tony Stark, 2019 might just be their year. As we look ahead to the smart home trends that are expected to dominate the industry, one trend rules them all: The smart …

How the Internet of Things allows seniors to live at home longer
The smart home installations you work on today may include fiber, structured wiring, and a media panel to make sure all Wi-Fi-enabled features work seamlessly. The smart home installations you work on in the future may also include a network of …

Is wireless internet the smart solution for multi-family dwellings?
Some may think wired-only internet is becoming a thing of the past. But if you think your days of needing structured wiring equipment are over, think again. Wi-Fi has become a must for most of your customers, while whole-home coverage …