IBM and the EnOcean Alliance will bring sensors to the cloud and develop self-powered solutions as a standard for the Internet of Things (IoT). Together, both partners standardize the EnOcean to IP interface and simplify the usage of applications in the IoT. This, for example, allows the integration of energy-harvesting wireless technology into the IBM […]

The Fairhair Alliance and the ZigBee Alliance have signed a liaison agreement to collaborate on driving higher levels of product interoperability and standards unification in smart commercial buildings. The two organizations will explore opportunities to combine their technical specifications and take advantage of the ZigBee Alliance’s extensive testing, certification and branding resources and expertise to […]

Lighting manufacturer Lutron Electronics has expanded its connected home integration capabilities to include voice control and expanded audio control. Lutron Electronics announced the integration of its HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 2 lighting control systems with Amazon Alexa, providing convenient voice-activated control of lights, shades, and temperature. HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 2 systems can be controlled from […]

Legrand North and Central America, an innovative company in power, light and data technologies for homes, workplaces and data centers, launched ELIOT, an IoT-program that advances connectivity and intelligence in the Built Environment and enhances value in the use of connected products. Legrand is joined by partners Amazon Alexa, Samsung and Cisco in launching ELIOT, […]

Qorvo, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions, is helping to advance smart home networking with a radio chip and software that significantly expand the ability of consumers to control their homes with spoken commands. The GP712 radio chip supports multiple communication protocols in a single-chip design suited to connected-home applications. It was introduced earlier […]

Leviton announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SmartThings, offering affordable automation solution through distribution partners and the professional dealer marketplace. The pre-packaged bundle includes a Samsung SmartThings Hub, a Leviton Z-Wave Dimmer, and a Leviton Z-Wave Switch at a reduced price. SmartThings offers an open ecosystem of devices and services in which wireless Leviton devices […]

The Intel Building Management Platform (BMP) has been launched with CANDI PowerTools software at its heart. Intel BMP makes it far simpler and more cost-effective to take advantage of new smart building technologies. The need for easy connectivity across all of these protocols is why Intel chose CANDI PowerTools software. CANDI PowerTools is being built […]

The Internet of Things will become the biggest source of data in the next years. That’s where IBM’s Watson cognitive computing system comes in. Watson uses machine learning and other techniques to understand this data and turn it into insight, which can help automate tasks, enable manufacturers to design better products, innovate new services and […]

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, along with Panasonic Corporation, the worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions, announced an integrated HVAC equipment and building management solution that brings new levels of HVAC control and energy efficiency to today’s commercial buildings. Both companies have developed a new […]

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) and the AllSeen Alliance, which provides the AllJoyn open source IoT framework, announced that the two groups are merging and that the larger consortium will keep the Open Connectivity Foundation name. This merger will advance interoperability between connected devices from both groups, enabling the full operating potential of IoT and […]