Thread Group and KNX Association strengthen bonds to support innovative IoT startups in Home and Building automation.
BRUSSELS/SAN RAMON, CA - 8 OCTOBER 2024 – The introduction of KNX-IoT to the classic KNX ecosystem means that KNX is further increasing interoperability to Internet Protocol (IP) technologies. Now, with the launch of its Startup Incubator program in collaboration with Thread Group, KNX will be able to facilitate easy entry and accelerate development for new digital business initiatives. From its inception, the KNX program has been highly successful in gaining ecosystem partners and innovative startups. This collaboration with Thread Group will enable KNX to gain an invaluable partner in supporting IoT startups by unlocking new use cases, ensuring a faster time-to-market, and reducing development costs for emerging IoT companies.
A strategic partnership where everyone benefits
Today’s market demands robust connectivity solutions like Thread, a highly secure, low-power, and low-latency wireless mesh networking protocol built using open and proven standards. By intensifying collaboration and joint promotion, KNX Association and Thread Group are solidifying their ecosystem development approach, marking a significant milestone in their shared vision for advancing standardized home and building technology powered by IoT. This partnership is designed to leverage the strengths of both organizations to increase awareness and adoption of KNX IoT and Thread technologies through coordinated efforts. Cross-promotion, collaboration, and knowledge exchange will be a cornerstone moving forward, with participation in key industry events, like IoT Solutions World Congress, Light + Building, and Consumer Electronic Show (CES). Customised support and promotion will be offered for KNX IoT startups planning to develop KNX IoT solutions based on Thread.
Expanding the KNX landscape with KNX IoT
The extension of KNX IoT marks a significant evolution in the landscape of home and building automation technology and solidifies KNX’s position as the largest ecosystem in the home and building automation industry, offering unmatched opportunities for IP-based innovation and development. The core values of KNX are retained, including the use of ETS software for design and commissioning, and interoperability at the application level. At the same time, new opportunities are opened by embracing IPv6-based wireless connectivity in addition to KNX Twisted Pair. KNX IoT solutions can be added while maintaining backwards compatibility with classic KNX systems. Now, it is possible to endlessly extend the network with IP-based low power, wireless mesh nodes, based on the Thread technology.
Empowering IoT Startups Worldwide
The KNX IoT Startup Incubator unites startups with technology experts and leading global manufacturers to facilitate groundbreaking innovations in the Home & Building IoT sector. The program offers invaluable resources, expertise, and visibility at major events to budding enterprises dedicated to KNX IoT solutions. Startups and KNX IoT make an ideal pair: innovative enterprises meet state-of-the-art KNX IoT technology, which offers Thread as a prime RF communication medium. While young companies will benefit from the KNX Startup Incubator, this networking model offers all KNX members new options to bring more innovative IoT products to the home and building automation market.
Join the KNX IoT Startup Incubator program and get access to special equipment, information, events, and much more. More info and application at: https://www.knx.org/knx-en/for-manufacturers/startup/