The domain of Smart Objects is vast. As sensors for light, pressure, temperature,
vibration, actuators, and other similar objects evolve, new applications and solutions
are being created and implemented. Indeed, "smart cities", "smart grid", home and
building automation, industrial applications, asset tracking, utility metering,
etc are all taking of IP’s rich history and adaptability.
Companies and consumers are ready for the level of automation that Smart Objects
can bring. In order to satisfy the growing demand of information and standardization
in the domain of the Internet of Things, more than 27 companies (IPSO Initial founders)
have decided to join their efforts.
The IPSO Alliance will perform interoperability tests, document the use of new IP-based
technologies, conduct marketing activities and serve as an information repository
for users seeking to understand the role of IP in networks of physical objects.
Its role will complement the work of entities such as the Internet Engineering Task
Force (IETF), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) or the ISA
which develop and ratify technical standards in the Internet community.
The IPSO Alliance is an open, informal and thought-leading association of like-minded
organizations and individuals that promote the value of using the Internet Protocol
for the networking of Smart Objects.
