The SCTE has created an Internet of Things (IoT) Working Group within the SCTE/ISBE Standards Group.
Chris Cholas, gateway solutions architect for Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), was appointed chairman by the SCTE/ISBE Standards Engineering Committee, which approved the creation of the IoT working group during a meeting at SCTE/ISBE Cable-Tec Expo in Philadelphia.
The IoT working group will address the growth of Internet connected devices, which is predicted to exceed 30 billion by 2020. Unlike other standards and interoperability organizations already studying IoT opportunities and challenges, the SCTE/ISBE IoT working group will focus on what is unique and advantageous about delivering IoT services over cable networks.
"Even as it opens the door to new business opportunities, the massive number of Internet of Things devices that are being connected to our networks present unique reliability and security requirements," said Chris Bastian, senior vice president and CTO of SCTE/ISBE. "Our new IoT working group is intended to bring together network operators and vendors to determine how best to standardize and operationalize these new services."
