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AllSeen Alliance Merges with Open Connectivity Foundation to Accelerate IoT

The organizations will combine under the Open Connectivity Foundation name

October 27, 2016

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), sponsor of the IoTivity open source project, and AllSeen Alliance, which provides the AllJoyn® open source Internet of Things (IoT) framework, announced that the two organizations’ boards have approved a merger under the OCF name.

Thermostat Manufacturers Work to Keep User Data Safe

Cybersecurity is top of mind for makers of internet-connected HVAC thermostats and controls

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

Industry manufacturers have been actively working to ensure customer data are safe and secure.

Thread Group, EEBus Create Liaison to Accelerate Smart Home Solutions

Will collaborate to streamline product development and reduce fragmentation of IoT market

October 13, 2016

The Thread Group and EEBus Initiative e.V announced that the two alliances will collaborate in their efforts to build interoperable solutions for the smart home. As a result of this alliance, the organizations expect their members will benefit from access to key shared resources.

Augury Unveils OEM Partnership Program for Industrial IoT

Pump manufacturer Grundfos to participate in pilot program

October 12, 2016

Augury, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company, announced a new partnership program designed to deliver connected, self-diagnosing predictive maintenance products to OEMs. Grundfos, one of the largest pump manufacturers in the world, is the first to join the Augury Partnership Program.

Powerhouse Dynamics Wins 2016 Best Use of Tech: IoT Award

Award recognizes company’s food safety platform

October 5, 2016

Powerhouse Dynamics, creator of the SiteSage® enterprise asset and energy management system, announced that it has been honored with the 2016 MassTLC Best Use of Technology: Internet of Things award.

Emerson Network Power Introduces New System for Thermal Monitoring

Protects remote network closets and server rooms through 24/7 visibility

September 28, 2016

Emerson Network Power has introduced the iCOM CMS, a new thermal system control aimed at giving IT professionals monitoring and protection of equipment in small IT spaces supporting edge computing. The new system is available in North America.

ZigBee Home Automation Market to Grow at 26% CAGR to 2020

The growing number of smart homes will be a key trend for growth in this segment

September 26, 2016

The global ZigBee home automation market is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a report from Sandler Research.

CytexOne Launches Smart Commercial Building Practice

Traditional building management systems integrated with smart devices, sensors, and data

September 20, 2016

CytexOne has announced its smart commercial building practice, targeted to commercial buildings, university campuses, and related facilities, to provide energy efficiency, security, and automation for reduced operational expense and heightened intelligence and reporting.

Smart Buildings Facility Services Revenue to Top $8 Billion in 2021

The bulk of the revenue will stem from North America and Western Europe

September 19, 2016

Though the smart buildings market continues to suffer from a fragmented ecosystem as proprietary building automation solutions dominate, ABI Research forecasts smart buildings global facility services revenue will grow from $625 million in 2015 to more than $8 billion in 2021.

TPG Growth Invests in C3 IoT and its Internet of Things Platform

TPG leads $70 million Series D equity financing to accelerate growth

September 15, 2016

TPG Growth announced it has invested in C3 IoT, reinforcing its position in the Internet of Things (IoT) market. According to the company, C3 IoT applies the sciences of big data, advanced analytics, and machine learning to enable smart business processes.