DUBLIN, Feb. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zdggz6/battle_of_the) has announced the addition of the "Battle of the Platforms in European Smart Energy" report to their offering.

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Battle of the Platforms in European Smart Energy
The Role of ICT Solutions at the Household Level

This analysis investigates why the platform in the home is an important step to win in the smart home opportunity. It also highlights the opportunities for IT and Communications Technologies (ICT) industry as the smart home market evolves to fit in a connected world future. Transformation in the energy industry will accelerate the progress towards smart home in Europe. As a result, ICT is needed to help energy companies achieve this vision, as ICT vendors are in a prime position to push the development of a universal platform that will be the cornerstone of a smart home offering.

Key Topics Covered:

Summary

Key Messages

Background

The Role of the Platform in Smart Home Propositions

Competitive Dynamics - Energy, ICT and Home Automation are Natural Partners

Internal Customer Relationship Capabilities

Share of Enabling Technology for Smart Homes

Internal Appetite for Innovations for Smart Homes

Internal Understanding of Roadmap to Smart Homes

Strength of Distribution Network for Smart Home Devices

Degree of Customer Trust or Brand Equity for Smart Homes

Strength of Ecosystems

Existing Understanding of Customers

Making Sense of ICT Opportunities

Energy

ICT

The Last Word

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