CommunicAsia 2016 Preview 1: Internet of Things (IoT)

During CommunicAsia 2016, Singapore, 31 May-02 June, one key area of interest is going to be the Internet of Things (IoT).

2016 Key Topics include

• Architecting Internet of Things - Uncovering Case Studies and Challenges towards Delivery

• Enhancing Security and Privacy While Managing IoT Data Generation in Enterprises

• IoT Integration and Resultant Data Analytics for Smarter Cities

• Developing User Defined IIoT - Best Practices from Large Scale Sector

With Wi-Fi Alliance's announcement of Wi-Fi HaLow--a new standard for products incorporating IEE 802.11 technology, the world is poised to embrace the full potential of IoT-enabled devices. This new standard brings with it greater opportunities for energy savings and longer power connectivity, as nations launch Smart City initiatives.

Communication Service Providers utilise IoT to spearhead Smart City projects by:

• Supporting the major part of Smart City technology solutions with connectivity and data transport services

 • Providing value-added services by leveraging cloud computing and big data analytics

 • Lending their expertise and experience in network management to monitor the performance of the Smart City

These are some of the major exhibitors

Cambium Networks

A scalable solution that's ideal for smart city, government, and industrial applications, cnPilot™ E500 is designed to support wired or rapid wireless deployments. The enterprise-grade access points enable reliable and secure WiFi service rollout for networks managed by either the service provider or enterprise, and even in remote locations. 

Greenwave Systems

AXON is a horizontally designed software platform that translates the communication between various IoT devices into a standardized IP-based language. This allows central control of different connections, protocols and standards via a single platform. The AXON Platform can be operated as a gateway as well as in the cloud, thus making it suitable for the provision of services in the areas of home automation and monitoring, security and surveillance, assisted living and media management. 

Inhand

As a full-featured InRouter series, the InRouter900 supports 3G, 4G LTE, and xDSL technologies with redundant backup solutions, provides easy, uninterrupted Internet access for customers' field devices no matter where they locate. It protects sensitive business data by building encrypted VPN tunnels, and ensures communication reliability with multi-layer detection and auto-recovery technologies. 

Otsaw

SwitchBee offers the freedom to control all home lighting and electrical appliances, in an easy-to-use, affordable way. The patented wireless technology removes the need for batteries or a neutral wire for a seamless fit with any type of wall switch or housing - making Installation simple and avoiding unwanted rewiring. Using SwitchBee, convert a wall switch into a smart switch in less than two minutes.