Enterprise Iot, Infrastructure
prnewswire | June 23, 2023
Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global IoT development platform service provider, attended the membership meeting hosted by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (hereinafter called the Alliance). As a board member of the Alliance and early participant in Matter, Tuya demonstrated the new achievements of its Solutions for Matter for global developers.
With extensive categories of hardware solutions, Tuya enables customers to build core competitiveness of Matter devices
As the smart home industry continues to grow, more and more brand and channel customers are looking to create Matter devices. To add new Matter devices to existing product categories and create additional features, customers need to make investments. Due to issues such as higher development costs and functions that are alike across device categories, it is challenging for them to enter the market rapidly and establish their own competitive strengths. Thus, Tuya keeps growing its hardware solutions for Matter and offers customized features that customers can add on.
Tuya has obtained official certification for over 100 devices across four major categories: electricity, lighting, gateway, and sensors. The last category includes the most recent certified motion sensors and contact sensors, and its launched hardware solutions cover many smart home categories, such as light bulbs, strip lights, switches, gateways, plug-ins, and sensors. In addition, the Tuya-enabled sample Matter curtain motor will soon start its official certification lab testing phase. Along with the expanding Matter smart home product portfolio, Tuya will also introduce equivalent hardware solutions for smoke sensors, thermostats, and more by collaborating with global developers.
In terms of development capabilities, the powerful Tuya IoT Development Platform can assist developers in achieving independent and controllable Matter device development, giving customers more individualized options, including color temperature control for lighting products, scene mode settings, music, timing, and many other functions for various devices. This is based on Tuya's market expertise and core technical capabilities. By giving end-users a better experience, Tuya will assist customers in building up their competitive strengths as well as increasing their brand value and market influence.
With one-stop access to official Matter device certification, Tuya helps customers quickly seize market opportunities
Customers who develop Matter devices must frequently go through a lengthy certification process before their products are suitable for mass production and the market. Tuya can simplify the certification procedure.
As the Alliance's highest-level member, Tuya possesses several qualifications, including Matter product compliance certificate transfer, similarity certification, and new certification, among others. As a result, all products created using Tuya's Solutions for Matter can be certified quickly and affordably through Tuya's certificate transfer, significantly reducing the time required for certification.
MOMAX SMART, a leading AloT and consumer electronics brand, recently developed the Matter Gateway and Matter LED through Tuya's Solutions for Matter, and obtained the Alliance's Matter certification. "We are so excited to announce our first Matter gateway and Matter LED will be launched this month. The entire process of development and certification was convenient and smooth. We received certification within thirteen business days, considerably enhancing our business progress. Our Innovation Center's experience of working with Tuya's expertise and full process service capabilities was remarkable, and the entire process provided tremendous value for the overseas business. Our Smart IoT Team can't wait to create more Matter products in the future, to embrace the change with Tuya, and expand Matter's penetration in the smart home industry," said John Cheng, CEO of MOMAX SMART.
Numerous customers have embraced Tuya's robust one-stop solutions for developing, testing, and certifying Matter devices. Customers choose Tuya not just for its core strengths in IoT technology, but also for its intense focus on customer needs, as well as Tuya's active collaboration with other ecosystem partners to support customers' Matter devices in achieving cross-protocol and cross-ecosystem integration and development, and solving customers' challenges like integration into the Matter ecosystem for current product categories.
Smart home ecosystems converge, and Tuya enables customers to easily realize cross-protocol, cross-ecosystem interconnection
As an early participant and promoter of Matter, Tuya has worked closely with Amazon, Apple and Google to build cross-protocol and cross-ecosystem device interconnection, allowing customers to manage their devices and mainstream ecosystem devices through one interface. This has opened up a path of interconnection for customers.
First of all, Tuya has introduced an exclusive gateway development framework that supports Matter bridging, in response to customer concerns that non-Matter devices cannot be incorporated into the Matter ecosystem. This means that gateways created by customers via the Tuya IoT Development Platform can convert non-Matter devices into Matter-enabled devices to achieve cross-protocol compatibility.
Secondly, Matter products created by customers can easily integrate with well-known smart home ecosystems. They can quickly become compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and other mainstream ecosystems. In contrast, end-users can manage and integrate scenes between Matter devices and mainstream smart home devices throughout the entire house using the Tuya-enabled App, as well as realizing multi-mode management via smart speakers, and enjoying richer scene linkage settings and more convenient unified device management.
It is worth mentioning that Matter-certified devices developed by customers through Tuya can apply for the product certification tags of two mainstream ecosystems, which are WA (Works with Alexa) and WWGH (Works with Google Home). Through Tuya's express channel, customers can obtain mainstream ecosystem endorsement and enhance their brand recognition and market influence.
Finally, Tuya is strengthening its relationship with ecosystem partners in order to advance the application of Matter in various spheres. In response to Amazon's introduction of Matter Simple Setup (MSS), Tuya has just recently launched its solutions for MSS. These solutions allow customers to enable end-users to automatically identify Matter devices via Amazon Echo speakers alone, without the need for an App or scanning codes. Tuya has officially finished MSS testing for Tuya-enabled Wi-Fi devices.
Customers are further enabled by Tuya in accordance with the most recent Commissionable Endpoint functionality from Amazon. After adding the device, end-users can use the Tuya-enabled App to immediately synchronize Matter devices to their local region using cloud-cloud synchronization. Thus, end-users can use Amazon Echo speakers to achieve local control of Matter devices even when there is no network connection.
Tuya Smart promotes global win-win cooperation to enhance customers' product power and brand value
In order to give customers a more effective and convenient Matter development and certification process, as well as to assist customers in optimizing the device interaction experience for end-users and enjoying the limitless smart home scenes brought by Matter, Tuya Smart is actively promoting the comprehensive upgrade of Tuya's Solutions for Matter 1.1.
"Our mission to design and develop standards, facilitate market-leading testing and certification processes enables companies and consumers to leverage Matter's seamless compatibility for smart products," said Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance. "As a board member and promoter, Tuya collaborates with us in technical aspects and market applications, helping to shape a market benefiting both product manufacturers and billions of consumers worldwide. We invite others to join forces with Tuya and our Alliance as we build a secure, interoperable, and user-friendly IoT ecosystem that delivers value to everyone."
Following this Membership Meeting, a number of renowned exhibitions and conferences will feature Tuya's Solutions for Matter in further detail.
Tuya stays committed to enhancing the technical foundation, improving the capabilities of the development platform, optimizing the entire one-stop development process, embracing change with an open and neutral ecosystem, working with brands, channels, ecosystem partners, etc. to continue to expand the global application of Matter, exploring the new development potential of the smart home industry, and working together with partners to build the future of IoT.
AboutTuya Smart
Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is a leading technology company focused on making our lives smarter. Tuya does this through offering a cloud platform that connects a range of devices via the IoT. By building interconnectivity standards, Tuya bridges the intelligent needs of brands, OEMs, developers, and retail chains across a broad range of smart devices and industries. Tuya solutions empower partners and customers by improving the value of their products while making consumers’ lives more convenient through the application of technology. Through its growing commercial SaaS business, Tuya offers intelligent business solutions for a wide range of verticals. The Company’s platform is backed by industry-leading technology complete with rigorous data protection and security. Tuya partners with leading Fortune 500 companies from around the world to make things smarter, including Philips, Schneider Electric, Lenovo and many others.
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Software and Tools, Security
prnewswire | July 27, 2023
Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global IoT developer service provider, today shared its extensive cybersecurity approaches at a cyber norms forum hosted by the Research Center for Global Cyberspace Governance (RCGCG) with the aim of securing rapidly advancing tech frontiers.
With the theme "Cyber Norms: Legal, Policy & Industry Perspectives", the event assembled a team of cyberspace and international relations experts from institutions, organizations and companies such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.-China Business Council, Hathaway Global Strategies LLC and Tuya Smart. The attendees discussed the current cybersecurity landscape, norms for emerging technologies and how the private sector can best combat cyber risks.
The experts acknowledged the existing fragmentation in the cyber norm ecosystem. However, rather than viewing it as detrimental, participants saw this as an opportunity to broaden the base of stakeholders and deepen understanding of normative expectations within relevant communities.
"The forum plays a vital role in promoting international cooperation in developing cyber norms," said Professor Lu Chuanying, Secretary General of RCGCG. "It's vital to bring together diverse perspectives, particularly in the face of rising geopolitical tensions that spike cybersecurity risks."
Private-sector representatives at the event echoed this sentiment, recognizing collaboration is critical, and the time is now to enhance cyber norms and remove obstacles that are stifling mutual confidence.
Tuya Smart outlined its holistic approach to cybersecurity leadership at the forum. The company was recognized as an exemplar for its cybersecurity best practices in the 2022 Global IoT Security White Paper, jointly prepared by RCGCG and ioXt, the global standard for IoT security. (The paper is available at https://www.ioxtalliance.org/content-and-resources)
As a showcase of key initiatives, Tuya displayed a range of actions from acquiring international third-party security certifications, to the formation of the Tuya Security Team, and the establishment of six data centers globally which can provide rapid response and stability for customers around the world.
Tuya said it fully embraces and supports the 12 initiatives to safeguard global IoT security proposed by RCGCG and ioXt, and national-level security standards, such as the U.S. cybersecurity labeling program and China's Global Initiative on Data Security. These crucial standards act as a bulwark against the fragmentation of IoT cybersecurity standards and help differentiate trustworthy products in the marketplace.
"As the digital realm expands and new technologies increase connectivity, IoT security is becoming more critical," said Jemma Shi, Tuya Privacy and Compliance Director. "Committed to boosting IoT security and improving user experience for smart device consumers, Tuya adds value to the collective goal of fortifying cyber defense. Our commitment to high security standards has been recognized internationally, and we're looking to work with partners worldwide to build a safe, open and resilient IoT ecosystem."
As demand for data privacy and transparency continues to rise, Tuya's emphasis on compliance and security is more vital than ever.
On the global compliance front, Tuya has proven its maturity in cybersecurity and data protection through Ernst & Young's SOC 2 Audit program. In meeting regional standards, Tuya has earned TrustArc's validations for GDPR and CCPA compliance. In terms of product safety, Tuya has demonstrated commitment by securing TÜV SÜD's EN 303645 and NIST IR 8259A certifications.
Discussions at the forum also touched on concerns about potential data sharing by Chinese companies with Chinese authorities. Professor Lu pointed to China's Global Initiative on Data Security, which highlights China's commitment to respecting the data sovereignty, jurisdiction, and governance of other countries, and not asking companies to transfer data obtained overseas in violation of other countries' laws.
"The creation of global data security rules rests on the involvement of all stakeholders," Professor Lu noted. "Such rules should reflect the wishes of all nations and respect the interests of all parties. Only then can we build a fair and secure digital ecosystem."
AboutTuya Smart
Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is a leading technology company focused on making our lives smarter. Tuya does this through offering a cloud platform that connects a range of devices via the IoT. By building interconnectivity standards, Tuya bridges the intelligent needs of brands, OEMs, developers, and retail chains across a broad range of smart devices and industries. Tuya solutions empower partners and customers by improving the value of their products while making consumers’ lives more convenient through the application of technology. Through its growing commercial SaaS business, Tuya offers intelligent business solutions for a wide range of verticals. The Company’s platform is backed by industry-leading technology complete with rigorous data protection and security. Tuya partners with leading Fortune 500 companies from around the world to make things smarter, including Philips, Schneider Electric, Lenovo and many others.
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Enterprise Iot, Devices
Businesswire | June 29, 2023
Today Atmosic Technologies, an innovator in wireless energy harvesting platforms for the Internet of Things (IoT), and Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, announced a distribution partnership. Mouser will stock Atmosic’s portfolio of extremely low-power and energy-harvesting wireless Bluetooth® system-on-chips (SoCs) and evaluation kits.
Atmosic’s portfolio is designed with sustainability in mind, enabling developers to create connected devices that can use a single battery for a product’s entire lifespan; in some cases, these devices can even operate without any batteries. This extended battery life and battery-free operation is possible since Atmosic’s SoCs have the industry’s lowest power consumption. Additionally, Atmosic offers wireless solutions that can harvest energy from light, motion, thermal, and radio frequency (RF) sources. These energy harvesting solutions also support the new AirFuelRF™ wireless power specification, which uses RF technology to allow multiple devices to be charged and/or powered at the same time and from a distance.
“This distribution partnership is a big step forward for us to make our products more readily available, and thus make it easier for brands to bring to market sustainable wireless IoT products,” said Mike Fortin, Senior Vice President of Sales at Atmosic. “Mouser’s strong commitment to reducing their impact on the environment aligns well with our mission of reducing battery waste, so we look forward to working together to promote a greener IoT.”
Initially, Mouser’s inventory and website will feature Atmosic’s evaluation kits, as well as the ATM2 and ATM3 series of SoCs, with additional products to be introduced later in 2023. The company’s ATM2 and ATM3 SoCs combine an ultra-low power Bluetooth LE with an integrated power management unit. The ATM3 also adds intelligent management of energy harvesting sources to improve its efficiency and extend battery life or enable battery-free operation.
“Many well-known, tier-one consumer brands are already in high-volume production with Atmosic’s products, which is a testament to their commitments to sustainability and is also a great sign for designers looking to develop their own eco-friendly products,” said Andy Kerr, Vice President of Supplier Management at Mouser. “With Atmosic products now in stock at Mouser, IoT product developers around the world have immediate access to their extremely low-power wireless portfolio.”
Billions of batteries are being thrown away every year as the market for connected devices continues to grow. Atmosic’s innovative portfolio is working to solve this battery waste issue and help companies meet their sustainability goals. In addition to the environmental benefits of Atmosic’s solutions, extending battery life—or removing the need for batteries entirely—reduces maintenance time and costs for end-users.
About Atmosic Technologies
Atmosic™ Technologies is an innovative fabless semiconductor company, designing ultra-low power wireless and energy harvesting solutions to dramatically reduce and disrupt device dependency on batteries, aiming to deliver forever battery life and the battery-free connected Internet of Things. The company’s products enable the IoT device ecosystem—designers and manufacturers, as well as end users and those responsible for deployments—to dramatically lower costs and efforts associated with maintaining the growing Internet of Things in Personal, Home, Auto, Healthcare, Industrial, Enterprise and Smart Cities segments. In addition to these tangible business advantages, Atmosic aims to reduce ecological impacts with its vision of dramatically reducing battery consumption in the Internet of Things.
About Mouser
Mouser Electronics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor’s website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 27 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in the local language, currency, and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com.
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