Apple and Alphabet Could Dominate Internet of Things Space in 2016

The Internet of Things space is crowded and growing, but companies like Apple and Alphabet could stand out in 2016, especially in the "connected home" market. "It's a crowded marketplace," said Shahid Ahmed, emerging technology and IoT practice leader at PwC, based in Chicago. "Clearly, Apple and its HomeKit is an interesting development.' HomeKit is a platform that helps a user control his or her home right from an iPhone. It was unveiled in 2014. Aside from Apple, Ahmed points to Google parent...