Open Interconnect Consortium Adds 25 Members

The Open Interconnect Consortium added 25 member organizations from around the world in sectors ranging from energy and engineering to gaming and education, a news release said Wednesday. New organizations include the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Honeywell International, MIT-Kerberos & Internet Trust Consortium and the Telecommunications Technology Association. OIC also established liaison agreements with the Digital Living Network Alliance and UPnP Forum to “maintain compatibility and ensure common usages are covered,” the release said. “The addition of these organizations expands our scope well beyond consumer electronics and the smart home, all while accelerating toward our goal -- interoperability for connected solutions worldwide,” said Executive Director Mike Richmond, newly named executive director (see separate report below in this issue).