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HomePlug Powerline Alliance Expands Focus on Global Implementation of HomePlug Standards

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The HomePlug Powerline Alliance has strengthened its focus on worldwide implementation of HomePlug standards by adding Intel Corporation, Linksys, and Motorola as new sponsor members and electing Intel's Matt Theall as president. This move follows the completion and ratification of the HomePlug AV specification and major milestones in other areas of technology development. The Alliance has also created a new "Implementers' Forum" Board of Directors to drive the implementation and use of jointly approved HomePlug standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel, Linksys, and Motorola have joined the HomePlug Powerline Alliance as new sponsor members, bringing their expertise and resources to the table.
  • Matt Theall, Intel's representative, has been elected president of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, succeeding Oleg Logvinov.
  • The Alliance has created a new "Implementers' Forum" Board of Directors, consisting of key industry players, to drive the implementation and use of HomePlug standards.
  • Three Promoters' Groups have been formed to focus on specific standards initiatives within the Alliance, including HomePlug 1.0 + AV, HomePlug BPL, and HomePlug Home Automation.
  • Arkados, Inc., Conexant Systems, Inc., and Intellon Corporation will continue to contribute technology to the Alliance's standards as contributor members in the Promoters' Groups.

Statistics:

  • The HomePlug Powerline Alliance has added three new sponsor members, Intel, Linksys, and Motorola.
  • The Alliance has elected Intel's Matt Theall as president, succeeding Oleg Logvinov.
  • The Implementers' Forum Board of Directors consists of 8 key industry players, including Comcast, Earthlink, Intel, Linksys, Motorola, RadioShack, Sharp, and Sony.
  • Three Promoters' Groups have been formed, focusing on HomePlug 1.0 + AV, HomePlug BPL, and HomePlug Home Automation standards.
  • The Alliance has approximately 50 industry-leading member companies.

Sources:

  • "HomePlug Powerline Alliance Expands Focus on Global Implementation of HomePlug Standards," Business Wire, Aug. 24, 2005.
  • "Intel, Linksys and Motorola Join HomePlug Board and Matt Theall of Intel Elected President of the Alliance," Business Wire, Aug. 24, 2005.
  • "About the HomePlug(R) Alliance, Inc.," The HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc.
  • "HomePlug Powerline Technology Conference," The HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc.
  • "HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc.," The HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc.

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