August 16, 2016
USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, today announced a Certified USB Charger Compliance and Logo Program to establish USB chargers for compliant USB Type-C™ devices including laptops, tablets, smartphones, docking stations, displays and other products.
August 15, 2016
The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), a leading Internet of Things (IoT) standards organization, today announced the launch of the automotive project to provide the technology, standards and collaboration needed to enable interoperability between the automotive and other verticals including consumer electronics, enterprise, healthcare, home automation, industrial and wearables. The OCF Automotive Project will be driven by members from Samsung, Honeywell, Cisco, SmartThings, ETRI, GRL and Tinnos.
August 3, 2016
The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, named David J. Rodgers of Teledyne LeCroy to its Board of Directors. A recognized technical expert in test and measurement, Mr. Rodgers’ appointment increases the board’s overall diversity and helps the organization address the Ethernet-driven advances occurring in test and measurement.
July 27, 2016
Today the Thread Group and the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) announced that the two alliances will work together in their mission to advance the adoption of connected home products. The Thread Group and OCF share many member companies who will benefit from this liaison agreement, and both groups are committed to driving improved cross-application interoperability and device connectivity in the connected home.
July 20, 2016
The AirFuelTM Alliance, a global consortium of industry leaders focused on enabling and accelerating the adoption of wireless power technology, is proud to welcome 13 new companies to its growing ranks including new Board member Dell, Inc. AirFuel Alliance members — now more than 170 strong — are dedicated to creating the technical specifications, product certification, and global interoperability needed to help the world to power up without plugging in.
June 22, 2016
The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today opened the Call for Presentations (CFP) for its 2016 Technology Exploration Forum (TEF 2016), scheduled for September 29, 2016, at the Santa Clara County Convention Center. At TEF 2016: The Road to Ethernet 2026, key industry stakeholders will examine Ethernet’s recent burst of activity and expansion, and deliberate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The day’s proceedings will focus on Ethernet’s intense development trajectory, as well as rapidly evolving market demands and technology challenges impacting Ethernet throughout the next 10 years. Interested parties are invited to submit session proposals by July 8, 2016.
June 21, 2016
Today, the UEFI Forum announced the availability of a new white paper. “The Chain of Trust: Keeping Computing Systems More Secure” is the first in a series of white papers that explores best practices for locking down the firmware platform using an approach called Chain of Trust (CoT). CoT helps users gain more confidence that their computing system is as safe and free from different classes of attacks as possible.
June 20, 2016
Radisys® Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS), the services acceleration company, today announced that Wassim Matragi has been appointed to vice president of global engineering and Ted Pennington to vice president of global supply chain. Both previously held leadership roles in their respective fields and have extensive experience working with telecom service providers throughout their careers.
June 17, 2016
The Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) Foundation today released a new infographic entitled, ‘HSA FOUNDATION, Harmonizing Hardware & Software Design for a Connected Future’. The infographic details why heterogeneous architectures are important for future electronic systems, and looks ahead at how heterogeneous architectures benefit end users.
June 16, 2016
Speaking today at BroadbandTV in Nashville, Donna Yasay, President of HomeGrid Forum, told the audience that G.hn is the number one technology to fulfil the needs for an in-home ultra-broadband experience, by extending Wi-Fi coverage and performance throughout the home and creating a true hybrid network over any of the available mediums.