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The Impact of Matter on the IoT Market | Rightpoint's Andy Watson | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 21 Mar 2023 · 22m

What this episode covers

Andy Watson, Director of Product Management and IoT Lead at Rightpoint, discusses the impact of the Matter standard on the smart home market. He explains how Matter simplifies interoperability and setup, comparing the current fragmented state to early railroad gauge inconsistencies. Watson argues that while physical device differentiation will diminish, brands can still compete by offering superior digital experiences, loyalty programs, and strategic partnerships to retain user engagement beyond basic ecosystem functionality.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rightpoint
Products
Cadillac, Boston Dynamics Spot, Natural Choice, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa
Also
Matter

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