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Several industries are interested in residential connectivity markets, a highly-simplified breakdown of them includes:
- Energy/Utilities/Powerline Networking Manufacturers
- Telecommunication Service Providers/The Telephone Company/Telephony Line Networking Manufacturers
- The Cable Service, Modem, Set-Top Box, Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturers & Satellite Companies
- Wireless and Infrared Networking Manufacturers
- Entertainment Online, Television Broadcasting and Digital Content Providers
- PC, Consumer Electronics, Audio/Visual and Software
- Home and Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) Builders, Custom Installers, Retailers
- Silicon/Microchip Manufacturers
- Financial Analysts/Research Groups/Venture Capitalists/IPO Underwriters
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WHITE GOODS & APPLIANCES MANUFACTURERS
There are three things which analysts like to count: the number of TVs, telephones and now PCs which families have in their homes. With an estimated 2.1 PCs now in most American households, people need ways to share files and more importantly Internet and telephony access.
Home networking is the solution. Moreover, with smart enabling silicon chips, companies (other than Microsoft) are looking to enhance the communication intelligence of all electronic devices, toys and appliances in the home.
Even traditional white goods (washer/dryer, stove/oven/microwave, refrigerators) manufacturers are looking to get in the game by using empty space within their equipment to allow them to send messages to maintenance and supply service providers.
Major Supporting Technology Standard Working Group/Industry Alliance Association:
- Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) -
The Companies
