Z-Wave Alliance Leads Global Smart Home Technology Showcase at CeBIT 2015
With an ecosystem of industry innovators showcasing momentous growth and adoption of the Z-Wave wireless home control standard internationally, the Alliance continues to lead the IoT movement.
Hanover, DE – CeBIT Hall 13 Stand A40 – March 10, 2015 – The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying the Z-Wave® standard, along with Alliance members, will showcase exciting Z-Wave product innovations that represent what’s next for the backbone of the Internet of Things.
„At CeBIT, Z-Wave Alliance members will be demonstrating a variety of innovative consumer, commercial and OEM technologies that are influencing and shaping the IoT landscape,“ said Mark Walters, Z-Wave Alliance Chairman. „The Z-Wave ecosystem leads the smart home market with the greatest number of interoperable products and deployed devices. With emerging markets such as Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia experiencing rapid smart home growth from the deployment of high-speed broadband services, the Z-Wave Alliance is uniquely positioned to support companies looking to deliver interoperable smart devices for their customers.“
These members will be displaying in the Z-Wave Alliance CeBIT 2015 Hall 13 Stand A40:
Aeon Labs
As a leading developer and manufacturer of wireless products that complement the digital smart home, Aeon Labs‘ products are designed to save energy, protect the home, and ultimately improve life. Aeon Labs will be demoing Z-Wave enabled sensors, switches and more. For more on Aeon Labs: http://aeotec.com/
Fibar Group
Fibar Group is the manufacturer of the Fibaro Home Intelligence system, a Z-Wave Certified wireless home automation system which can be controlled from anywhere in the world via smart phone or tablet. The Fibaro system offers smart scene automation, energy management, camera integration, multimedia plug-ins, lights, locks, shades and more. The company recently launched the Fibaro Mount Everest Challenge powered by Z-Wave and will give updates on amateur climber Mariusz Malkowski’s training as he prepares for his ascent on or around April 3, 2015. For more information please visit http://www.fibaro.com/en.
Philio Technology
An innovative company that was formally established in May 2012. The company’s goal is elegant design and innovative technology that helps people everywhere re-define the meaning of security, energy-saving and health care solutions. For more information, please visit http://philio-tech.com/.
Vision
Vision is a global leader and professional manufacturer engaged in the research, development, and production of wireless control technology for home automation, alarm systems, and security products. During CeBIT, Vision will premiere the ZL-7261- Power Monitor and the ZR1202-Repeater that work remotely on the Z-Wave wireless communication protocol. For more information please visit http://www.visionsecuritytechnologies.com/.
TKB Control System Limited
TKB Control System Limited is an ISO9000:2008 approved hi-tech enterprise, specializing in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of high-end intelligent control system and related products for the smart home. TKB Control System Limited has brought Z-Wave wall switches, sockets, dimmers, sensors, remote control sockets and central vacuum systems to the international market through the investigation of electrical science and technology trends. For more information please visit http://www.tkbhome.com.
Flatout Technologies
Flatout Technologies has created FlatCloud, the Operating System for future homes, a future-proof, flexible and scalable Smart Home software that runs in the cloud. Offered as a white-label solution, companies have the freedom to use their branding and choose functionality. Flatout Technologies designed this OS to open up new business opportunities for brands looking to enter the connected home industry. FlatCloud is unique because it runs on a wide range of gateways and has the ability to connect with any device, irrespective of its manufacturer, providing the freedom to choose the hardware that best fulfills your needs. For more information please visit http://www.flatout-technologies.com/.
Poly-Control
Poly-Control, based in Denmark, develops innovative smart technology solutions for homes and businesses. The company’s founders have been making intelligent door lock mechanisms and home automation products for more than 10 years, and have unrivaled experience in the field. They will display Danalock, a convenient, and full-featured smart lock that turns your iOS or Android smart phone into a hi-tech digital key so you can lock and unlock your home or business from any location. Users can send virtual keys with limited time access to friends, family, workers, renters and more. Plus, a log system enables tracking of who enters, exits and when, as Danalock integrates seamlessly with Z-Wave home automation systems. Danalock is available in multiple markets across the globe and is compatible with an extensive list of Z-Wave home automation gateways and interacts seamlessly with thousands of Z-Wave compatible smart products. During CeBIT, Poly-Control is announcing its next generation product will be the first smart lock to have earned Z-Wave Plus® certification and will utilize Z-Wave Series 500 hardware. Poly-Control’s new product will launch in spring 2015. For more information, visit www.poly-control.com or for images and video, please visit Danalock and follow @Danalock.
M2M Solution
Created in 2004 by Olivier Courtade and Pioneer of the machine-to-machine (M2M) industry, M2M Solution is one of the few players who gathers the expertise for each step of the complex M2M technological chain. M2M Solution is now focused on „connected home“ products and service. For more information please visit http://www.m2msolution.com.
Zipato
Zipato is interactive security and automation system based on cloud architecture. Using the Zipabox modular home automation controller, various Z-wave, ZigBee, KNX and other wired or wireless devices can be joined to Zipato network. Smart design, cloud architecture, intuitive interfaces and support for wide variety of devices makes Zipato perfect choice for both home and business security and automation solutions. Visit http://www.zipato.com/ to learn more.
Z-Wave Europe
Z-Wave Europe was founded in 2000 as a company providing mobile services. In 2008 the company pioneered in importing the first Z-Wave products to Europe as a Value Added Resellers. Since then Z-Wave Europe has been the leading Value Added Distributor for Z-Wave based wireless home automation controls facing high and steady growth in its business. During CeBIT, Z-Wave Europe in partnership with WD will premiere the development of WD My Cloud NAS, the USB stick which equips the NAS (Network Attached Storage) with the Z-Wave wireless system making it a smart home control center which can monitor and control the status of each Z-Wave device within the home network. Z-Wave Europe will also exhibit the world’s first VDS certified smoke detector with Z-wave technology that can alarm by an acoustic signal or remotely by text message on a smart phone. Additionally, Z-Weather the first wind sensor with Z-Wave technology will be introduced with multifunctional sensor that is able to capture and send information like air temperature, relative humidity, light intensity, air pressure and dew points via Z-Wave to the smart home center. Please visit http://www.zwaveeurope.com/ for more information.
For more information on the Z-Wave Alliance, please visit z-wavealliance.org. Follow the Z-Wave Alliance on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Z-Wave
Z-Wave technology and is an open, internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959). It is the leading wireless home control technology in the market today, with over 1200 certified interoperable products on the market and 35 million devices sold worldwide. Represented by the Z-Wave Alliance, and supported by more than 300 global companies, the Z-Wave standard is a key enabler for the Internet of Things (IoT) and the leading smart home technology for home safety and security, energy, hospitality, office and light commercial applications.
Z-Wave® is a registered trademark of Sigma Designs and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
About the Z-Wave Alliance
Formed in January 2005, the Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of leading companies in the home technology space dedicated to solidifying Z-Wave as the standard for wireless home control products. The principal members include; ADT, Evolve Guest Controls, FAKRO, Ingersoll-Rand, Jasco Products, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, SmartThings, and Sigma Designs. Alliance members lead the home control market and emerging IoT category and, provide innovative products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation, safety and security worldwide.