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Z-Wave Alliance Announces Board Member and New Security Mandate

"Ownership of smart home devices continues to increase, with some products passing 10 percent penetration in broadband households," Stuart Sikes, president at the research firm Parks Associates, observes. "Major technology providers including those using Z-Wave like Samsung and Honeywell, as well as tech giants like Amazon and Google, along with others are experiencing strong sales of smart home products, adding to awareness and excitement of this category."

From the article "Z-Wave Alliance Announces Board Member and New Security Mandate" by Laura Hamilton.

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