Maintaining Momentum in 2024

Read the welcome letter from Alliance President & CEO Tobin Richardson.

Highlights

Alliance President and CEO Tobin Richardson Testifies Before Subcommittee on Communications and Technology in Washington, D.C.

In his testimony to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology in Washington, D.C., Tobin Richardson, Alliance President and CEO, emphasized the critical role of security in the Matter framework. This focus on security is fundamental to the Connectivity Standard Alliance Members' dedication to integrating data privacy and security, which was essential in the development of Matter and in establishing its guiding principles for global standardization. He echoed the Alliance Members’ support for programs like the FCC’s U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program, which offers potential effectiveness for IoT devices when maintained as a voluntary initiative.

On May 8th, the Alliance announced the latest update to Matter, version 1.3 of the specification and SDK. This latest release marks an important step forward, enabling devices that can be more helpful to users in the kitchen and laundry room, enhance entertainment and smart home interaction on screens, and make the smart home more efficient and safer with new energy and water management support.

The Alliance Product Security Working Group announced the release of their IoT Device Security Specification 1.0. This groundbreaking initiative aims to establish a unified IoT cybersecurity standard and certification program, providing manufacturers a one-stop solution to certify their devices, enabling them to comply with multiple international regulations and standards more easily.

Industry Buzz

The Alliance continues to have a strong presence within IoT industry publications. You’ll find our name and our Members in high-ranking publications such as The Verge, Techradar, CNET, and more!

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Social Media Spotlight

Alliance Blog Share: The Connectivity Standards Alliance Releases Green Power 1.1.2 for Zigbee-based Energy-harvesting Technology

In this blog, learn how the Green Power 1.1.2 revision introduces additional features and scripts to simplify testing, allowing GreenPower developers to use the same unified test harness for Green Power receiver products as the traditional Zigbee protocol.

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Video Spotlight

In this video, learn how the Connectivity Standards Alliance is paving the way for harmonized standards with the release of its Product Security Certification Program, a single certification test capable of qualifying a product to receive the certifications and labels needed to be sold around the world. You may view the Alliance’s video library on our website.

Blogs & Press Release Highlights

We are happy to highlight some of our blogs and press releases from the first and second quarter. You may also view our blog library in its entirety on our website.

• The Connectivity Standards Alliance and the European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association (ETNO) Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Collaboration for the Security and Interoperability of the IoT (April 15, 2024)
• The Connectivity Standards Alliance Releases Green Power 1.1.2 for Zigbee-based Energy-harvesting Technology (March 12, 2024)
• The Connectivity Standards Alliance Appoints Michelle Mindala-Freeman as Chief Operating Officer (January 4, 2024)

The Connectivity Standards Alliance and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore Sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Cybersecurity Labels for Consumer IoT

In March, the Alliance and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) marked a significant milestone by signing a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), solidifying their dedication to recognizing their respective cybersecurity labels for consumer Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices.

You may view our complete library of press releases on our website.

Events

Alliance Member Meeting 2024 - Singapore

The Alliance held its first Member Meeting of 2024 in Singapore. We welcomed 320 Members, representing 104 companies from around the globe, and 13 Member companies demonstrating their products. Our sincere thanks to all the attendees who continue to work toward developing Alliance standards!

Alliance Member Meeting 2024 - Washington, D.C.

The next Member Meeting will be held June 24th through June 27th, in Washington D.C. If you are not already an Alliance Member and would like to participate in the D.C. meeting, join us!

Save the Date! Budapest, Hungary Member Meeting - November 4th through the 7th.