Control4, a provider of IP-based home control systems, has signed a strategic agreement with Cisco to deliver network-enabled automation platforms for connected smart communities and home energy deployments around the world. Cisco is leading an investment in Control4, and the collaboration between the two companies includes the integration of Control4 technology into Cisco’s service delivery platform and the introduction of Cisco-branded Control4 products. Additionally Control4 will become a key member of Cisco’s ecosystem in delivering specialized applications to meet the needs of Cisco’s smart connected communities and utility customers and deliver on the vision and Cisco’s home energy management solution.
Control4, a provider of IP-based home control systems, has signed a strategic agreement with Cisco to deliver network-enabled automation platforms for connected smart communities and home energy deployments around the world. Cisco is leading an investment in Control4, and the collaboration between the two companies includes the integration of Control4 technology into Cisco's service delivery platform and the introduction of Cisco-branded Control4 products. Additionally Control4 will become a key member of Cisco's ecosystem in delivering specialized applications to meet the needs of Cisco's smart connected communities and utility customers and deliver on the vision and Cisco's home energy management solution.
“Both Cisco and Control4 share a vision of delivering a connected world where we all lead better and simpler lives,” said Will West, CEO, Control4. “The integration of Control4's operating system is a key component of the value proposition for Cisco's communities vision to use the network as the platform to build smart, green and connected communities around the world and helps bring the benefits of automation and control to potentially millions. This relationship is a great validation of our licensing strategy and will accelerate our international growth and reach with consumers, businesses and utilities.”
"Cisco envisions a future where successful communities and cities will run on networked information enabling economic, social and environmental sustainability for citizens,” said Wim Elfrink, Chief Globalization Officer and Executive VP, Cisco Services. “Cisco's collaboration with Control4 will offer our customers the network as the platform to transform and manage their properties, enhance economic development and city management and improve energy management and citizens' quality of life.”
Communities projects will provide tenants of these communities the ability to automate and control lighting, temperature, entertainment, communication, security and energy use. Cisco is enabling an end-to-end, highly-secure smart grid communications infrastructure that will help utilities, businesses and consumers better manage and reduce energy consumption. The Cisco home energy management solution empowers consumers to effectively conserve and mange household energy consumption.