The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and CISCO Systems sent sent letters to the National Institute of Standards and Technology to draft standards for smart grids that will include in-home networks of devices linked to the grid. This group and others an open standards for vendors to come up with their own protocols and commands for in-home smart grid networks.
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Expert review of architecture and design during the early development phase of a telematics device can save a company substantial time and money while maximizing market potential. The former CTO of Quake Global and lead architect of their market dominating satellite modem — Mark Jones — has formed Sancomm Inc. to provide precisely this service.
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Prospective clients need to experience the value of telematics. Hard data can help prove the viability of a solution to those with vision; but many customers lack vision. Imagine the reaction a client will have when an attractive usable interface is placed in their hands. They can click, navigate and discover first-hand how telematics can improve their life. But unintuitive and unattractive user interface limits the effectiveness of this sales strategy.
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