18) What factors do you feel will accelerate the adoption of HTI systems in the state of Texas? Critical
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Development and adoption of interoperability standards
Low cost, low power wireless systems and standards (e.g., ZigBee) for device networking
Better marketing of HTI products/services on the part of Home Technology Integrators
Increasing number of telecommuters and home office workers who need sophisticated digital services
Telemedicine – Remote, realtime monitoring of the elderly and infirm (e.g. heart rate, blood pressure, etc.)
Other (please comment)
Additional comments:______________________________________________
19) Please feel free to comment on any matters that you feel are essential to the issue of Home Technology Integration and workforce development in the state of Texas.________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 20) I am available for telephone or in-person interviews. Yes
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Texas State Technical College and Technology Futures, Inc. thank you for your participation.
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