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Broadband Forum Offers Standardized Path for an Application Service Architecture for ISPs

July 26, 2023

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Internet service providers can now manage individual smart home applications separately and without the need for complicated firmware updates, thanks to Broadband Forum launching significant upgrades to two key standards today.

New features added to USP 1.3 and TR-181 Device 2.16 establish a standardized, interoperable method for deploying and supporting value-added applications in a containerized framework for the first time. The features can be used on all broadband subscriber connected devices, including Wi-Fi routers,...

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Altice Labs and Calix unveiled as first vendors to achieve BBF.398 Grade Wi-Fi industry benchmark recognition

September 23, 2021

Fremont, California, 23 September 2021 – Broadband Forum today announced Altice Labs and Calix as the first two vendors to be listed as part of its newly launched BBF.398 Grade Wi-Fi Program. Service providers and device manufacturers will be able to reduce the number of customer complaints they receive about poorly performing devices thanks to the latest performance test plan released by Broadband Forum.

Issue 2 of TR-398 can seamlessly validate the...

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Broadband Forum unveils USP Certification Program

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June 25, 2020

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadband Forum today launched its User Services Platform (USP) Agent Certification Program, providing assurance and confidence for service providers and consumer electronics companies looking to generate new revenues from Internet of Things (IoT) services, cloud-based business models, and Wi-Fi and security management.

In a significant step forward for the Connected Home market that signals industry readiness, the USP Agent Certification Program is Broadband Forum's first to use a self-certification model – allowing companies to cost-effectively test any...

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The UNH InterOperability Lab Now Uses The Axiros ACS In Home Networking Test Services

January 10, 2018

13 December 2017 – MUNICH, GERMANY – Axiros, a global leader in the Internet of Things, Machine to Machine, TR-069, and device management industries, is pleased to announce that the company’s ACS software is now available at the University of New Hampshire’s InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) Home Networking testing service.

The Axiros ACS serves as an interop equipment partner for the UNH-IOL’s Home Networking Test Services. This service, offered at the UNH-IOL, performs product testing specific to managing home environments...

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How IPv6 is enabling the next generation of IoT

January 9, 2017

In January this year, the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL) moved into a new building, allowing the UNH-IOL to better monitor the building systems including HVAC and the backup power generator. As a networking lab, we are always looking for ways to automate our systems to reduce the need for human intervention and maintenance.

This interconnecting of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and embedded devices is the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT doesn’t just apply to a world...

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Test service to improve IoT interoperability

December 8, 2016

The service aims to provide a competitive advantage by enabling emerging IoT companies to validate their devices through trusted, third-party interoperability testing.

The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in the US has introduced an Internet of Things (IoT) product testing service specific to home environments, industrial networks, smart cities and connected cars.

The group said the Internet Protocol (IP) testing services will help improve IoT interoperability, reduce time-to-market and enhance customer experience....

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UNH-IOL launches IoT interoperability testing, sets focus on device security

December 8, 2016

UNH-IOL has launched its Internet of Things (IoT) IP Testing Services, addressing the need from IoT vendors for custom IP testing services and IPv6 compliance.

The new testing services program will meet a need for custom IP test services for IoT products serving home networks, industrial networks, smart cities and connected cars. The group said it plans to help vendors improve IoT interoperability, reduce time-to-market and enhance the customer experience.

“By having their devices validated through the IoT...

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Why Interoperability Matters to IoT

December 8, 2016

Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest growing areas in data communications. Gartner estimates the number of devices deployed to grow to 20.8 Billion by 2020 with an economic impact of 3 billion dollars in sales. This is an increase of roughly 14 billion devices over the next four years, doubling the amount of devices on the Internet today. Use cases for connecting appliances and systems to each other and the Internet are growing, driving this increase in...

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UNH-IOL Shines Spotlight on Internet of Things Interoperability

December 8, 2016

DURHAM, N.H., DECEMBER 8, 2016 – The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, today announced the launch of the Internet of Things (IoT) IP Testing Services . Created to offer custom Internet Protocol (IP) test services for IoT products specific to home environments, industrial networks, smart cities, and connected cars, the group will help improve IoT interoperability, reducing time-to-market and enhancing the customer experience....

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Top Companies Partner with UNH-IOL to Showcase Live Interoperability Demo at Broadband Forum 2016

October 18, 2016

DURHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, is excited to partner up with six companies to showcase the industry's first cross-chipset interoperability demo at this week’s Broadband World Forum (BBWF) taking place at the ExCeL Convention Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, London at booth (D30). Companies include Calix ; Digital Lightwave (A Division of VeEX); Huawei ; Metanoia Communications,...

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