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Ford’s Next Big Thing Isn’t a Car

In this video from the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas I chat with Tom Kerber about Ford, ADT, and the connected home. As the director of research in the areas of home controls, energy management, and home networks for Parks Associates, Kerber says there is dramatic growth potential in this area, especially considering that only a small percentage of houses currently are making use of the technology.

From the article "Ford’s Next Big Thing Isn’t a Car" by Rex Moore.

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