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4 posts from November 2009
HomeGrid Forum Connects with Z-Wave Alliance and SRSG Coalition
November 28, 2009 8:11 AM | 0 comments | 0 TrackBack
Homegrid Forum, the global non-profit trade group promoting the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU-T) G.hn standardization efforts is gaining support from the Smart Grid sector for the broad adoption of a single standard for wired home networking.
On the heels of its recent appointment of a Smart
Grid-focused working group, the organization has recently announced new liaison
agreements with the Demand Response Smart Grid (DRSG) Coalition and Z-Wave
Alliance. HomeGrid Forum is linking efforts with these organizations to promote
G.hn and ensure upcoming G.hn-based products and devices are compliant with the
requirements for deployment in Smart Grid, home energy management, and home
automation applications.
The idea here is to connect with members of Z-Wave Alliance and DRSG to look for effective ways to leverage both wired and wireless technologies for efficient power utilization and home automation. G.hn compliments these efforts with technology that will unify the networking of content and devices, over any wire, while supporting the Smart Grid.
DRSG is the trade association for companies that provide products and services in the areas of demand response, smart meters and Smart Grid technologies.
So, connect the dots: there is more to the wired home network, than just the home. The wired home network is on its way to being a gateway to the smart grid connecting our homes to the utility companies and our nation's electronic grid.
Telephonica Joins HomeGrid Forum Board of Directors
November 10, 2009 9:11 PM in Telefonica | 0 comments | 0 TrackBack
HomeGrid Forum and the G.hn standard is growing globally. And now with the announcement today, one of the largest
telecommunications service providers in Europe and Latin America –Telefónica–
has been appointed to the organization’s board of directors. This announcement
confirms the growing importance and broadening adoption of G.hn as the
next-generation global standard for wired home networking.
“The addition of Telefónica to the HomeGrid board
is evidence of the increasing support from telecommunications carriers around
the world,” said Michael J. Palma, senior research analyst for consumer
semiconductors at IDC. “Telefónica's global reach throughout Europe and Latin
America, along with their endorsement of the standard, increases the momentum
for the adoption of G.hn on a global scale.”
Within Europe, Telefónica operates in six
countries including Spain, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Slovakia, and UK,
and has presence in the form of commercial offices or owned infrastructure in
an additional 20 EU member states. In addition, the company provides
telecommunications services in 13 Latin American countries including Argentina,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, México, Nicaragua,
Panamá, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
“As G.hn moves towards approval, a growing
number of service providers are now actively involved in the delivery of the
standard to the marketplace,” said Matthew Theall, president of HomeGrid
Forum. “Telefónica’s support and expertise will help accelerate the
adoption of G.hn products in markets around the world. We look forward to their
contributions at the board level, and as a key member of our technical and
marketing workgroups.”
Cisco's David Alsobrook discusses flexibility for service operators with G.hn
November 09, 2009 12:11 PM in Cisco | 0 comments | 0 TrackBack
David Alsobrook, Cisco's Director of Business Development for IP Video has a unique vantage point on G.hn. His company's set top boxes sit in millions of home around the world. His company's tag line, "welcome to the human network," best reflects the most significant human network that is taking hold- the wired home network, based on G.hn.
It is interesting to note that earlier in the month, Cisco announced the purchase of DVN Holdings, a Chinese set to box manufacturer.
CopperGate's David Baum and the role of backward compatibility from G.hn to HomePNA
November 01, 2009 1:11 PM in G.hn , Home Networking , HomePNA | 0 comments | 0 TrackBack
CopperGate's David Baum discusses the role of backward compatibility from G.hn to HomePNA so it supports all legacy applications with existing HomePNA devices.
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