The battle for the Internet of Things (IoT) gateway in the connected home is hotting up, according to analyst firm Gartner. The ability to monitor and control the home as a holistic platform of devices and appliances has emerged as they have increased in smartness and cellular and cable connections have improved, while prices continue to decline. - See more at: http://www.information-age.com/technology/mobile-and-networking/123459954/competition-internet-things-home-gateway-hots-gartner#sthash.XFOe8e6U.dpuf