The Zigbee Alliance and Thread Group reported the availability of the Dotdot specification over Thread’s IP network. The Zigbee Alliance is a foundation devoted to the establishment of wireless open standards for Internet of Things devices and networks. The alliance offers certification programs and a suite of open IoT solutions. …
IoT Alliance and Consortium
TALQ Consortium Extends Interoperability in Smart Cities Standard Beyond Lighting
The TALQ Consortium based in Piscataway, New Jersey USA, reports that it formally revised its consortium scope to work with smart city applications beyond smart outdoor lighting. The TALQ Consortium now intends to extend its standardized software protocol that was previously for use between Central Management Systems and generic Outdoor …
Eaton Joins Smart Cities Council
Power management company Eaton of Peachtree City, Georgia USA, reported that it is joining the Smart Cities Council (SCC) as a North American Associate Partner. The Smart Cities Council membership is part of the company’s effort to simplify the path for community adoption and deployment of connected solutions. According to …
BACnet International Welcomes Osram as Silver Member in Support of BACnet Protocol
BACnet International, an industry association that promotes the BACnet protocol for building automation, reports that Osram has joined the BACnet community as a Silver member. Osram joins more than 125 other companies who use and promote the BACnet building automation protocol. BACnet International manages the operation of the BACnet Testing …
Telensa a Streetlight Central Management System Maker Joins Smart Cities Council
Telensa of Santa Clara, California USA, reported that it has joined the Smart Cities Council, a consortium of smart city practitioners and experts. So far, the Smart Cities Council has more than 120 members who have contributed over 10,000 projects. Telensa joins the Council as a North America Lead Partner, …