Advancing Together: Alliance Progress & Growth

Board Chair Musa Unmehopa reflects on the Alliance’s 2024 progress to date. Read the blog. 

Highlights

IFA 2024: Matter and the Sustainable Smart Home

On September 8th, President & CEO Tobin Richardson joined Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Kevin Robinson and BSH Home Appliances Group' Stefanie Lipps for a panel discussion on "Industry Collaboration for a Sustainable Smart Home with Matter," moderated by Josephine Watson from TechRadar.

Matter & Wi-Fi Alliance Launch Refreshed One-Pager
In 2023, the Alliance proudly partnered with Wi-Fi Alliance on the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED^® and Matter One-Pager. This August, an updated version was released emphasizing the benefits of combining Wi-Fi CERTIFIED^® with Matter. Alongside the update, a collaborative social media campaign was launched to showcase these advantages and spotlight the refreshed content.

New Japan Interest Group Announcement

In May, we were thrilled to announce our newly established Japan Interest Group! This Group, made up of volunteer Members, is focused on Alliance technologies and the IoT market in Japan. Their aim is to promote awareness of Alliance activities, engage in Japan-based IoT events and programs, and propose technical updates to meet Japan’s regional requirements.

Industry Buzz

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

*Sample data May–August 2024

Social Media Spotlight

Global Security Challenge, Single Certification Solution Webinar

Alliance Promoter Member Steve Hanna of Infineon Technologies led a successful webinar in June, explaining the Product Security Certification Program, a single certification test that qualifies a product to receive the certifications and labels needed for global sales. The presentation was followed by a Q&A session.

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Video Spotlight

First Ever Matter Open Day in Guangzhou, China!

On July 8th, the Connectivity Standards Alliance Member Group China (CMGC) hosted the world's first Matter Open Day event in Guangzhou, China. More than 40 companies showcased the latest Matter designs, products, solutions, and user experiences and saw an impressive turnout of more than 450 attendees. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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 Alliance Announces Collaboration with the FiRa Consortium (FiRa) (September 3, 2024)
• The Alliance announced the newly established Japan Interest Group (May 28, 2024)
• 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)

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

Events

Alliance Member Meeting 2024 - Washington, D.C. 

At the June Member Meeting in Washington DC, the Alliance welcomed 360 Members, representing 128 companies from around the globe, and 17 Member companies demonstrating their products. Our sincere thanks to all the attendees who continue to work toward developing Alliance standards!

Alliance Member Meeting 2024 - Budapest, Hungary

The next Member Meeting will be held November 4th through November 7th, in Budapest, Hungary. If you are not already an Alliance Member and would like to participate in the Budapest meeting, join us!

Save the Date! Chicago, IL Member Meeting - March 17-20, 2025