Microsoft discontinues Hohm; slow adoption to blame
Microsoft said Thursday that it will discontinue its Hohm energy management service on May 31, 2012 because of "slow overall market adoption."
Microsoft said Thursday that it will discontinue its Hohm energy management service on May 31, 2012 because of "slow overall market adoption."
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