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By OCF Staff and Betty Zhao, Standard Operation Manager, Haier U+

Serving on the Open Connectivity Foundation’s (OCF) Board of Directors as an alternate and Standard Operation Manager for Haier U+, Betty Zhao has made and continues to provide great contributions to the IoT industry. At Haier U+, a smart home ecosystem solutions provider, Betty is responsible for the company’s participation and involvement in IoT standards, helping to facilitate both the operation and promotion of the standards that Haier U+ employs. It is clear that Betty’s work at Haier makes a global impact, as the company has grown to 21 industrial parks and 24 overseas plants…. [Read More]

By John Park, Executive Director of OCF

Every year, the Consumer Technology Association (CES) event draws a diverse crowd looking to see the latest technological innovations. From robotics and virtual reality to IoT, CES is for anyone interested in technology’s impact on our everyday lives. This year, the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) kicked off CES with our IoT Breakthrough Event, which debuted products – that will be commercially available this year – from industry-leading companies BSC Computer GmbH, COMMAX, SURE Universal, Haier, LG, Resideo, and Samsung…. [Read More]

By John Park, Executive Director of OCF

2019 saw a significant amount of IoT coverage, ranging from healthcare impact, to exciting technology developments and massive market expansion. While many of the IoT discussions were positive, scrutiny was also prominent, with concerns about IoT security breaches and implementation barriers dominating the news cycle…. [Read More]

We spend 90 percent of our time in buildings. Buildings influence how we live, work, and play. When buildings become “smarter”, they perform better, enhancing our experiences while inside them. Connected buildings drive energy efficiency, reduce costs, and increase safety and security for occupants…. [Read More]

By Vivek Shivaswamy, Chair, Business sub-committee, OCF India Forum

Last month, the OCF India Forum held its first flagship event, “OCF India Day” at Open Source India 2019, one of Asia’s largest open source events. Open Source India presented a great opportunity for local developers to meet up and find out how the OCF’s IoTivity implementation can help them with their IoT projects. Thanks to our organizing team from OCF India Forum member companies Samsung, Intel, Nasscom CoE IoT, Granite River Labs and Xtrans Solutions, we were able to hold a successful event with active participation and interest from attendees ranging from developers and startups to multinational corporations.

As an Associate Partner of Open Source India, the OCF India Forum spearheaded several activities during the two-day event, including a keynote panel discussion, a hands-on IoTivity workshop and an exhibition booth.

Discussing the Success of IoT in India

During the event, Mr. Divyanshu Verma, Senior Manager of Intel India and Vice Chair of the OCF India Forum, moderated a panel discussion on the “Importance of Open Source for the success of IoT in India” along with panelists from Samsung, Granite River Labs, Nasscom CoE IoT & Dell. The panel engaged in discussions about the … [Read More]