Philips collaborates with Plug and Play accelerator in heart of
Silicon Valley to partner with top IoT innovators
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http://www.usa.philips.com/
AMSTERDAM -- (Business Wire)
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), the global leader in lighting,
aims to collaborate with the world’s top technology start-ups, pushing
the boundaries of connected lighting for the Internet of Things (IoT).
The company has teamed up with Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Tech
Center, one of the world’s largest accelerators, to mentor and partner
with some of the newest, most exciting IoT innovators.
Plug and Play introduces start-ups to corporations and investors to
accelerate their commercial development. It will work with Philips to
filter hundreds of IoT-orientated start-ups that match Philips’ most
relevant technology needs. Of particular interest are innovators in
sensor data, analytics and connected lighting for buildings and smart
cities.
“Silicon Valley is pulsing with many promising Internet of Things
start-ups. Our partnership with Plug and Play represents our most recent
commitment to Open Innovation, a highly collaborative ‘outside-in’
approach that helps us gain new insights,” said Olivia Qiu, Chief
Innovation Officer at Philips Lighting. “As an anchor partner, Philips
will steer the technology focus toward connected lighting and base
experts on-site in Sunnyvale, California, where they will identify and
nurture talent, building our capabilities in this rapidly growing
market.”
The connectivity of LED lighting to IP networks, sensors and software
control systems is transforming the lighting industry. Lighting is at
the heart of the Internet of Things due to connectivity and its presence
everywhere, in homes, cities and professional environments.
Connected lighting enhances energy savings because it can be controlled
to provide the right light, in the right place at the right time.
Furthermore, data generated by (and aggregated from) embedded sensors
can help deliver new business outcomes, such as:
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Data from occupancy sensors providing new insights into building
utilization to help businesses optimize their real estate expenses.
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Supermarket lighting fixtures transmitting their location to
smartphones so that shoppers can use an app to navigate to items in a
store and access location-based offers.
About Plug & Play
Plug and Play Tech Center is a global investor and technology
accelerator that specializes in growing tech startups. Headquartered in
Sunnyvale California, Plug and Play’s network includes over 300 tech
startups, 180 investors, and a community of leading Universities and
corporate partners. http://plugandplayaccelerator.com/iot
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and
well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through
meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and
Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2014 sales of
EUR 21.4 billion and employs approximately 108,000 employees with
sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader
in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient
lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male
shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located
at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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Contacts:
Philips Lighting
Talley Summerlin, 212-805-8065
talley.summerlin@emanatepr.com
Source: Royal Philips
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