In the old days, the most intelligent device used to communicate with others was the cell phone. It was (and still is) a great way to stay connected without having to find a pay phone or head back to the office to make a call. Since then, mobile connectivity has opened up a whole new world of communications technology. In service industries like HVAC, the need to communicate intelligently and quickly can make the difference between business success and failure.
In a recent online survey at Linkedin.com, 144 people — mostly HVAC contractors and members of the trade — responded to one simple question: What category does your favorite intelligent product fall under? The multiple choices and the responses were: