The Linux Foundation today provides tools, training and events to scale any open source project, which together deliver an economic impact not achievable by any one company.The Linux Foundation hosts projects spanning enterprise IT, embedded systems, consumer electronics, cloud, networking, and industry domains. Some projects have been around for decades; others are on the leading edge of technology, such as Hyperledger (blockchain) and Dronecode (unmanned vehicles).

Built on open standards and IPv6/6LoWPAN protocols, Thread’s approach to wireless networking offers numerous technological advantages, including a secure and reliable mesh network with no single point of failure, simple connectivity and low power. All Thread networks are easy to set up and secure to use with banking-class encryption to close security holes that exist in other wireless protocols.Thread’s powerful technology addresses the need for a better way to connect products in the home. Users can simply and securely connect hundreds of devices to each other and to the cloud using proven Internet Protocols in a low-power, wireless mesh network.Thread is backed by innovative, leading brands that are defining the connected home lifestyle. The technology supports a wide variety of products from home appliances to climate control, lighting, safety and security systems. When customers purchase products bearing the “BUILT ON THREAD; logo they can rest assured that devices have undergone rigorous testing and certification to ensure they connect effortlessly and securely.

OMRON Industrial Automation functions as a partner to help innovate worldwide manufacturing.Through our expertise in sensing and control technology, we enable manufacturers to operate with greater productivity and streamlined efficiency.

Secure Meters is a leading smart metering solutions provider. Secure focuses on designing, developing and manufacturing innovative and technologically advanced energy meters. It also provides value added smart energy solutions for utilities. Our metering portfolio includes a comprehensive range of intelligent metering products and energy efficiency devices that are useful across the energy supply chain. As a pioneer of electronic intelligent metering and with over 25 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of smart meters, Secure gives customer the confidence that they are working with a company with a proven track record. Today, Secure is a $500 million group that has its footprint in GB, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Sagemcom is a leading European group on the high added-value communicating terminals market (set top boxes, internet boxes, electricity meters, etc.) that is based in France. Group turnover totals €1.3 billion, the headcount of 4,000 employees works in more than 40 countries, of which about 30% in France, and the group has been profitable since it was created. Sagemcom designs, manufactures and ships more than 22 million terminals worldwide every year.