The smart home ecosystem is still in its infancy and we can say that it is not really here yet and more is yet to be realized. The developing of speech recognition, face recognition, 5G as well as other computing infrastructure from various vendors is creating a new wave of issues and concerns. There is a growing concern in terms of security and privacy issues which hinders the adaptation of smart connected home ecosystem. This can also be argued that the issue of privacy is only a small issue and as soon as users are able to realize that they can do more and do things easier with the connected and seamless integration of devices and service, they will ignore the security and privacy concerns. Another issue to be considered is the issue of getting the wrong advice or information in particular in reference to health issues.

The Lead Guest Editor

Abdullahi Arabo

Data integrity is the maintenance and assurance of data accuracy and consistency and is a critical aspect of designing, implementing and using any system storing processing or retrieving data. Furthermore, ambient intelligence refers to electronic environments that are sensitive and responsive to the presence of people. 

The Lead Guest Editor

Dr. Christos Troussa