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Google-backed Thread, OCF form alliance for Internet of Things sanity
The Thread Group and Open Connectivity Foundation Create Liaison Agreement to Increase Application Connectivity and Choice in Connected Home
Collaboration will help Thread Group and Open Connectivity Foundation members easily design and build products that leverage both technologies
SAN RAMON, Calif. – 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.
Siri vs Google Now vs Cortana for Home Voice Control
“Siri, Google Now, and Cortana: Three leading voice assistants that can complete your automated tasks. They come highly recommended by smart home users and are constantly evolving to deliver better results. And while each assistant is great at what it’s designed to do, it does come with flaws and limitations.
To find which is best for you, and which voice assistant fits your specific needs, MakeUseOf has unveiled the pros and cons for Siri, Google Now, and Cortana.”
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Open Connectivity Foundation Announces 31 New Members Including Bose Corporation, Comcast, Somfy, Tata Consultancy and Fujitsu Limited
Consortium updates specification with plans to have certified products in the market by end of 2016
Portland, OR. June 28, 2016 – The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), a leading Internet of Things (IoT) standards body, announced the addition of 31 new member organizations including Bose Corporation, Comcast, Fujitsu Limited, Somfy and Tata Consultancy, growing membership to nearly 200 companies dedicated to creating a common IoT standard. In addition, OCF announced updated functionality to its specification.
Announcing New Capabilities to Our Spec – OIC 1.1
Announcing New Capabilities to Our Spec – OIC 1.1
June 28, 2016
Today we have some very exciting news! Since the creation of the Open Connectivity Foundation we have added 31 new members including Bose Corporate, Comcast, Somfy, Tata Consultancy and Fujitsu Limited.
In addition to this great member momentum, today we announced a new version of our spec, OIC 1.1.
Let’s get techie. Click below for the low-down on the technical updates and new content.
Read the recent press release here.