Switch Automation on Evolve3 hardware was featured in the Experience Zone at the recent Intel Embedded Developer Summit (IEDS) in Taiwan. This annual event is an opportunity for Intel to network with their hardware OEM/ODM partners and to highlight the next big growth areas of embedded computing.
Embedded computing, for those of you unfamiliar with the term, simply means computer devices that have a dedicated or specific use as a contrast to a personal computer that has some flexibility in how it will be used. Examples of embedded devices include gaming machines, smart phones, GPS navigation, routers and modems although most people think of industrial PC's when they think of embedded computing.
Intel believe the next big growth areas for embedded computing are retail, in-car entertainment, medical devices and home energy/automation. This is where Switch comes in.
Depending on whether you are talking to AT&T (50 billion) or Intel (15 billion) there will be billions of intelligent connected devices in circulation by 2015. These devices will be interoperable and connected to the internet - think about household appliances such as washing machines, clothes dryers and televisions. These devices will be connected and have a common means of communication (Zigbee, UPnP etc).
Switch has a cloud based software platform that enables the business or home consumer to connect all these devices connected via one common app on the device of their choice for the purpose of automation and control but more importantly saving energy. Intel recognise Switch as one of the missing pieces in this big picture and are actively engaging with us to learn more and introduce us to their hardware partners and their customers.
Intel, aside from being the perfect hosts all week, provided us with a booth so we were able to demonstrate the full platform capability to the other conference attendees.
Free Entry to Smart Utilities
We are proud to be sponsoring one of the largest industry events, Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand 2011, 8-10 November in Sydney, Australia. It promises to unite over 700+ leading industry professionals and is an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers.
As a Sponsor of the event we have the unique opportunity to offer you a complimentary visitor pass* for you to join us (worth S$250). We look forward to welcoming you at our stand and show you our latest products and services.
To register for your free exhibition pass, please log on here .
With your free visitor pass you will be able to:
- Meet and discuss our products and services face-to-face on the exhibition floor.
- Attend all Technology Showcase Presentations , held on the exhibition floor the 8-9 November free of charge
- Numerous networking opportunities with 700+ high level utility industry professionals
Important notes:
- You must pre-register online to obtain a free visitor pass before the 1 November 2011. Registrations after this date are charged at S$250 each.
- You must enter details in the registration form as per your business card, and bring your business card upon registration onsite.
- A free visitor pass does not provide access to the conference sessions and lunches.
If you wish to also attend the 30+ targeted conference sessions we have also secured a 25% delegate discount on your behalf for you and your colleagues to attend the conference.
All Energy Show, a resounding success
The All Energy show at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre earlier this month was a resounding success for Switch.
We were run off our feet for two full days and provided a welcome relief from the hundreds of PV panels on display.
Two of the more interesting exhibitors included:
1. Charge Point - an electric vehicle charging station that has a cloud based back end. We could integrate this into our platform for commercial buildings.
2. Nedap - Power Router, a renewable energy power management system with brilliant marketing and branding.
