As utilities and municipalities deploy millions of IoT devices, security is becoming just as important as coverage, battery life and cost. Here are five security capabilities organisations should demand from their IoT network infrastructure. Read the full article in IoT Insider here.
A true test of a network never occurs on Day 1 after a single vendor rolls out the initial hardware phase. The real test that shows the gap between theoretical alignment and real-world interoperability becomes apparent on Day 2, when the organization attempts to introduce a second or third vendor
International recognition as ISO/IEC/IEEE 32857:2026 removes procurement barriers for utilities and smart cities, accelerating adoption of standards-based wireless mesh networking BEAVERTON, Ore. — July 7, 2026 – The Wi-SUN Alliance, the global ecosystem promoting open, secure, and interoperable wireless mesh networking for utilities and smart cities, today announced that the Wi-SUN
One-day conference and exhibition will bring together Japan’s leading voices in wireless policy, academic research, and utility IoT, including a keynote on a large-scale multi-utility deployment; registration is free TOKYO — March 28, 2026 – The Wi-SUN Alliance, a global industry association advancing interoperable wireless networking solutions, will host the
New certification enables devices to operate within a single, standards-based Wi-SUN® Field Area Network The Wi-SUN Alliance, the global industry organization advancing open standards for secure, scalable wireless field area networks, announces the launch of its FAN 1.1 Low Energy (LE) Certification. The new certification enables ultra-low-power, battery-operated and energy-harvesting
As utilities evolve toward AMI 2.0, the communications network is no longer a background component — it is mission-critical infrastructure. AMI 2.0 enables real-time grid visibility, distribution automation, DER integration, and future grid applications that place far greater demands on performance, scalability, security, and interoperability than first-generation AMI ever required.
Smart connected devices from leading IoT and electronics providers are now achieving certification for the new Home Area Network (HAN) Router-IoT program from the Wi-SUN Alliance in Japan. Fujitsu, ISB, Kyoto University / Nissin Systems, Renesas Electronics, and Skyley Networks have become the first companies to achieve HAN RI certification.
By Paul Duffy, Cisco and Chair of the Field Area Network Working Group at the Wi-SUN Alliance The global electric utility industry is undergoing significant evolution. As first-generation Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 1.0) systems reach the end of their operational life, utilities are shifting to the next frontier: AMI 2.0.
By Phil Beecher, CEO and President at Wi-SUN Alliance We are currently in the midst of mass urbanization, placing increasing pressure on municipalities to improve experiences – including safety and convenience – for a larger number of citizens. By 2030, it is estimated that there will be approximately 43
The Wi-SUN Alliance is nothing without its members. Since its inception, our organization has been in a strong position to promote top-level wireless solutions for the Smart Utilities, Smart Cities, and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors, because of the crucial contributions from our dedicated technology community. It’s for this reason
Smart connected devices from leading IoT, networking, and electronics providers are now achieving certification for the new Field Area Network (FAN) 1.1 program from the Wi-SUN Alliance. Exegin Technologies, Kyoto University / Nagano Japan Radio Co Ltd / Nissin Systems Co Ltd, Landis+Gyr, Renesas Electronics, Silicon Labs, and VertexCom have
It is now easier than ever to connect and monitor key assets, increase productivity within operations, and negate unplanned downtime. Now, businesses can place sensors within their assets, and – so long as there is sufficient connectivity to link them to remote applications – benefit from a wealth of third-party