Arlington, Va, Jan.18, 2019: I a new move on IoT collaboration, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), an association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, and the Internet of Things Community (IoT Community), one of the world’s largest global independent IoT Community, today announced a partnership to “accelerate the digital transformation of the Internet of Things and further the development of smart buildings.”
According to a press release, the two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for IoT collaboration to work jointly on a set of initiatives related to smart buildings, manufacturing, connected vehicles, intelligent transportation, healthcare and more. They will share commercial, technical, and standardisation insights and explore opportunities for collaboration on technologies, exchange information and expertise, and develop solutions to accelerate the development of the IoT.
“Harnessing the power of the Internet of Things is essential for the successful development of smart buildings and eventually smart cities,” said Harry Smeenk, TIA’s Senior Vice President of Technology Programs, in a written statement.
Nancy Shemwell, Chief Operating Officer of the Internet of Things Community (IoT Community), explained, “The two organisations complement each other beautifully. The IoT and IIoT “edge” and the associated opportunities and challenges are top of mind with today’s corporations and end users. Ensuring a smooth and secure implementation of these mass evolving technologies is key. Capitalising on the capabilities of both organizations and their unique areas of thought leadership is of tremendous value to the overall industry.”
TIA and the IoT Community will work together to share information, discuss, and explore technologies related to smart buildings, the Internet of Things, and other areas of interest. Pursuant to that goal, they will develop and share training content related to the Internet of Things and the various initiatives. Additionally, the organisations will work to educate industries on the role of the Internet of Things in buildings, collaborate on events, and share relevant research and expertise.