Standards groups like HomeGrid Forum and HomePlug Powerline Alliance will also be at CES promoting ways to connect all these things.

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"The TWG made significant progress toward our goal of deploying a truly next-generation HomePlug powerline specification to address future market demands, and that is built on the excellent powerline products readily available and in use, " said Rob Ranck, president of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

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"HomePlug" is a trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

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