Midea is set to release its Matter-certified appliance, a version of the Midea U, an U-shaped inverter window air conditioner. Matter is the Connectivity Standards Alliance‘s (CSA) initiative to ensure smart connectivity is both straightforward and dependable. Matter-certified devices communicate through a universal standard for connectivity, promoting unity, security and speed. (more…)
September 6, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Aviat Networks, Inc has announced that Hoosier Energy selected Aviat for the upgrade and modernisation of their existing microwave transmission network in a multi-year, multi-phase project. As a part of the overall project Hoosier will deploy Aviat’s new IRU600 UHP 11 GHz indoor microwave radio, which delivers the high transmitter power ever supported in the industry, to relocate many of their existing 6 GHz links to 11 GHz over concerns of the potential risk of interference. (more…)
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EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, has announced its partnership with Zayo. The partnership aims to connect EdgeCore’s Silicon Valley data centre campus in Santa Clara, California. This connection will link it to Zayo’s global network. The goal is to provide customers with resilient and diverse routes. These routes are for both current use and future expansion. (more…)
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
LG Electronics (LG) is set to present commercial implementation of Home Connectivity Alliance‘s HCA specification 1.0, enabling cross-brand appliance connectivity through LG ThinQ smart home platform. By the end of this year, consumers will be able to control appliances from diverse brands, such as Samsung and Vestel, with intuitive-to-use ThinQ app, providing smooth interconnectivity and a smarter, more convenient home. (more…)
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The Federal Communications Commission and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced partnership to promote awareness of Affordable Connectivity Programme (ACP) among federal housing assistance recipients. HUD secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced partnership while engaging with community members and touring a recently built computer lab at Yesler Terrace in Seattle,Washington. The partnership agreement reflects HUD’s commitment to increase outreach activities, alongside work both agencies are doing to decrease time it takes for recipients of HUD assistance to sign up for programme. The partnership monitors work that commission is doing to coordinate with other federal agencies to ensure that low-income households participating in eligible federal assistance programmmes are provided information about ACP, including how to enroll in programme. Starting this week, FCC and HUD will partner on ACP outreach targeted toward recipients of HUD assistance. (more…)
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Juniper Networks announced that Savant Systems has selected Juniper’s AI-driven enterprise solutions, including wireless access. This will help expand home automation experience by bringing intelligent controls to millions of homes. (more…)
September 5, 2023
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Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) has announced members will begin adopting HCA Interface Specification 1.0 in Q4 2023 and continue into 2024. The HCA Interface Specification 1.0 provides a framework for cloud-to-cloud (C2C) interoperability and establishes a foundation of tangible benefits for consumers, starting with legacy device integration and paving the way for energy savings in future. (more…)
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Seeq Corporation has announced a partnership with Databricks. This partnership aims to create a native integration between both platforms to access high-quality asset and process data. It also seeks to unify IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) data processing while accelerating the adoption of AI/ML (artificial intelligence / machine learning) in industries such as industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and energy. (more…)
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CityFibre has passed 3 million premises as it continues its full fibre network rollout to reach up to a third of the UK. CityFibre passed 2 million homes in September 2022 and is on course to deliver a million ready for service premises to ISPs by the end of this year. (more…)
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ETSI has announced completion of its Release 2 specifications on fifth generation fixed network (F5G). Building upon the accomplishments of Release 1, the ETSI F5G group has introduced an array of additional features that bring fibre fixed networks into the next level. (more…)
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