The evolution of the Internet of Things has created an environment where open solutions and interoperability are becoming crucial. Avoiding supplier-locked situations when technologies and opportunities change so fast is a great asset for municipalities, integrators and manufacturers alike.

An advocate for future-proof solutions, Flashnet’s smart lighting system is part of several alliances that standardise communication protocols (LonMark, LoRaWAN) and has obtained the TALQ2 and SR certifications.

Following this philosophy, inteliLIGHT strives to offer its clients the most innovative applications and technologies available. Today, inteliLIGHT is one of the most open and interoperable solutions in terms of available communications, API availability and third party Smart City platforms integration (Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, Orange, Engie etc.).

Now, inteliLIGHT has also joined the uCIFI Alliance, as it provides an alternative for interoperability and interchangeability to the smart city and utility sectors. The uCIFI Alliance’s mission is to reduce the need for proprietary API integration and translation of data payloads, offering easier and more relevant information access to interconnected smart city applications through a common language – a unified data model.

uCIFI is based on the standardized OMA LwM2M data format and is compatible with any IoT network including LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. The uCIFI data model provides inteliLIGHT customers with a new reassurance of avoiding vendor lock-in situations, opening up even more opportunities for integrators to cover all possible smart lighting use cases without being limited to one manufacturer or provider.

uCIFI is a non-profit alliance of industrial companies, cities and utilities with the goal to unlock the Smart City & Utility markets. The uCIFI Alliance specifies a unified data model and interface across multiple IoT Networks, including LoRaWAN, NB-IoT and an open-source sub-GHz long distance mesh network, to provide both device-to-device and device-to-cloud IoT communication to cities and utilities independently from any proprietary vendor. (ucifi.com)

inteliLIGHT® is a smart street lighting control solution that offers detailed lamp-level management capabilities (ON/OFF, dimming, real-time reporting) over multiple IoT communication technologies. In-depth grid awareness is obtained through accurate utility-grade readings of any changes occurring along the grid, reducing energy loss and offering advanced maintenance optimization tools. Furthermore, inteliLIGHT® is integrated with Smart City management platforms and offers support for further Smart City development. (www.inteliLIGHT.eu)

FLASHNET is a fast-paced tech company that integrates the latest IT, energy and telecommunications technologies into hardware and software solutions, creating and implementing intelligent systems for smarter cities and better infrastructure. Founded in 2005, FLASHNET is a leader in intelligent utility management systems, with worldwide operations. (www.flashnet.ro)

A global energy and services group, focused on three core activities: low-carbon power generation, mainly based on natural gas and renewable energy, global networks and customer solutions. In 2018, ENGIE announced the acquisition of 60% of Flashnet, a Romanian Internet of Things (IoT) company. Thanks to its solutions, many cities, both large and small, already enjoy all the benefits of smart public lighting networks. Learn more on www.engie.com.