New ETI Alliance Members Join to Accelerate Time-To-Market for Network-Enabled Devices

Strategic Insights -

Six leading companies have joined the Extend The Internet (ETI) Alliance to provide device manufacturers with the most cost-effective device networking technologies and services available today. The new members, including Domosys Corporation, Fairchild Semiconductor International, Matsushita Electric Works, SkyTel, Texas Instruments Inc., and XEMICS, will work together to offer interoperable device networking solutions by leveraging existing technologies, emWare's EMIT device networking software infrastructure, and the Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ETI Alliance now consists of 19 member companies, including microcontroller manufacturers, system integrators, software providers, service providers, and device manufacturers.
  • The new members bring a range of products and services to the ETI Alliance, including power line communication technology, ultra-low power System-on-Chip, wireless connectivity, and semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless device networks.
  • The ETI Alliance is committed to driving the device networking market by using open, standards-based technologies to Internet-enable everyday devices such as thermostats, security systems, lawn sprinklers, building controls, medical equipment, commercial and home appliances, and vending machines.
  • The alliance aims to provide device manufacturers with the ability to add networking functionality to their products quickly and reduce product time-to-market.
  • Member companies, such as Domosys Corporation, Fairchild Semiconductor International, and Matsushita Electric Works, have already started implementing emWare's EMIT device networking software to add Internet connectivity to their products.
  • The ETI Alliance has partnered with emWare to create a comprehensive device networking infrastructure, enabling manufacturers to provide e-smart products that offer improved service, greater convenience, increased cost savings, and enhanced productivity and safety.

Statistics:

  • 19 companies are now part of the ETI Alliance.
  • The ETI Alliance has members from various industries, including lighting, power, resource management, and medical devices.
  • The alliance estimates that the device networking market will grow significantly in the next few years.
  • emWare's EMIT software has been implemented in over 500 products from various manufacturers.
  • The ETI Alliance has received support from companies such as AT&T, Analog Devices, and STMicroelectronics.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire: "New ETI Alliance Members Join to Accelerate Time-To-Market for Network-Enabled Devices"
  • emWare, Inc.: "About emWare"
  • SkyTel: "Quote Sheet"
  • Domosys Corporation: "Quote Sheet"
  • Fairchild Semiconductor International: "Quote Sheet"
  • Matsushita Electric Works: "Quote Sheet"
  • Texas Instruments Inc.: "Quote Sheet"
  • XEMICS: "Quote Sheet"