Wi-SUN Alliance

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re proud to celebrate the milestones and innovation achieved by our membership this year. This year, we have seen continuing global adoption of our standards, more strategic partnerships with our industry peers, and a new membership structure to empower companies to enhance interoperability. Looking forward to 2025, we’re excited to be soon announcing another milestone in our work as we continue to expand the capabilities of Wi-SUN technology and foster collaboration to enable a connected, sustainable future for utilities, smart cities and other large-scale IoT operations. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from everyone at Wi-SUN Alliance!

Our latest newsletter is here! Catch up on the highlights from the Wi-SUN Alliance Fall Members Meeting in Atlanta, where industry leaders tackled key challenges facing the utilities, IoT, and smart cities sectors. This edition features insights from Duke Energy Corporation's Joe Vale and National Grid's Michael Mokey on how Wi-SUN FAN technology is future-proofing their networks. We also share exciting updates, including our latest blogs and editorial articles, and news of an upcoming North America interoperability event following the success of our seminar in Brazil. Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/etBTxi_g   #WiSUNAlliance #SmartUtilities #IoT #SmartCities

The Wi-SUN Alliance has enhanced its membership structure to empower companies to shape the future of IoT technology. With over 300 members across 46 countries, Wi-SUN is driving interoperability and innovation in utilities, IoT, and smart city networks. New benefits include regional marketing participation for Adopter members and a Certification Transfer Program, simplifying the adoption of certified products. Contributor-level members retain the ability to influence technical specifications. Learn how these changes are fostering collaboration and advancing industrial-grade wireless communication. https://lnkd.in/eVEyTaCM #WiSUN #IoT #SmartCities #Utilities #Interoperability

Wi-SUN FAN delivers fast, reliable network recovery. When power outages disrupt wireless networks, rapid recovery is critical. A recent simulation by Exegin Technologies Limited demonstrated Wi-SUN FAN’s efficiency, rejoining 529 nodes in under 7 minutes. With its robust connectivity and resilience, Wi-SUN FAN is setting the standard for smart city and utility networks. Learn more about how Wi-SUN FAN leads the way in network reformation and performance in this latest blog article by Exegin Technologies President Leslie Mulder: https://lnkd.in/d5f2gB98 #WiSUN #IoT #SmartCities #NetworkRecovery #Innovation

Earlier this month, CEO and President Phil Beecher joined Thorsten Stremlau of Trusted Computing Group on Proactive International PR ’s Connected Communications podcast to discuss the current landscape of the #utilities sector and how it can be protected from attacks and disasters.   During the episode, Phil detailed the importance of #cyber resiliency for networks, the work being done by Wi-SUN to deliver optimal connectivity within these and offered insights into the future of AI and Post-Quantum Cryptography.   You can hear the podcast in full here: https://lnkd.in/e3KhmCt6

Phil Beecher, CEO of Wi-SUN Alliance, presents ‘Wi-SUN FAN: Delivering the secure and resilient connectivity for tomorrow’s smart cities’ at the Broadband Forum Fall 2024 Town Hall Innovation Series session Thank you to our meeting sponsor Motive

Earlier today, Wi-SUN CEO and President Phil Beecher highlighted how the many different players in the #broadband industry can play crucial roles in making #interoperable #SmartCities a reality during his presentation at the Broadband Forum Town Hall Innovation Series in San Diego.  Phil shared insights on the significance of heterogenous networks based on #openstandards for delivering interoperable and ubiquitous connectivity, touching on the benefits of Wi-SUN #FAN for last-mile connectivity. Find out more about Wi-SUN’s innovative networking solutions for the smart city sector here: https://lnkd.in/ed4MpkK7

Next week, Wi-SUN CEO and President Phil Beecher will discuss how all players in the #broadband ecosystem can play crucial roles in making #interoperable #SmartCities a reality at Broadband Forum’s Town Hall Innovation Series (THIS) in San Diego, California at 8:30 AM PST on the 18th of November.     During his presentation, Phil will explore the importance of heterogenous networks based on #openstandards and the benefits of using Wi-SUN #FAN for last-mile connectivity.   You can find more information on THIS here: https://lnkd.in/gDHu6Gn4

When it comes to #cybersecurity, networks can only be as strong as their weakest link. It’s an adage that applies to most markets, but this is especially true for the #utilities sector.   The adoption and expansion of smart utilities is accelerating, as their ability to enhance network efficiency, enable proactive maintenance, and promote sustainability is highly beneficial for operators.   In an expert opinion piece for The Fast Mode, Wi-SUN CEO and President Phil Beecher highlights the importance of #standardized, multi-layered networks, as well as the introduction of AI to ensure security for utilities: https://lnkd.in/ePaZJ6iQ

As the October Members Meeting draws to an end, we’d like to thank all of our members and guests for their participation and collaboration to explore how Wi-SUN technology can help operators overcome the key issues facing the #utilities, #IoT, and #smartcities sectors!