Whilst representing Ireland at the EU IPv6 Event in Brussels (Belgium) today I head about this new body that could be influential in standardising the use of IPv6 for sensor networks going forward.
IPSO Alliance: Promoting the use of IP for Smart Objects
Tweet Posted by mofoghlu at March 23, 2009 4:21 PM | TrackBackThe domain of Smart Objects is vast. As sensors for light, pressure, temperature, vibration, actuators, and other similar objects evolve, new applications and solutions are being created and implemented. Indeed, "smart cities", "smart grid", home and building automation, industrial applications, asset tracking, utility metering, etc are all taking of IPv6's rich history and adaptability.
Companies and consumers are ready for the level of automation that Smart Objects can bring. In order to satisfy the growing demand of information and standardization in the domain of the Internet of Things, more than 27 companies (IPSO Initial founders) have decided to join their efforts.
The IPSO Alliance will perform interoperability tests, document the use of new IP-based technologies, conduct marketing activities and serve as an information repository for users seeking to understand the role of IP in networks of physical objects. Its role will complement the work of entities such as the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) or the ISA which develop and ratify technical standards in the Internet community.
The IPSO Alliance is an open, informal and thought-leading association of like-minded organizations and individuals that promote the value of using the Internet Protocol for the networking of Smart Objects.