ARM demonstrates UK government plan for IoT

The processor company secured £800,000 in a competitive funding call from the UK government’s Technology Strategy Board, to deploy network technology and over 600 connected sensors across its premises in Cambridge.

“The Technology Strategy Board is committed to accelerating economic growth by stimulating business-led innovation,” said Andrew Tyrer, lead technologist, Internet of Things, Technology Strategy Board.

“The projects we are supporting through this programme are helping to create the smart, connected future that holds such enormous opportunities for business in the UK and globally.”

The system will be used to control of the site and its 75 car park lights, 40 meeting rooms, heating and water management systems.

The intention is to make the API specification will be made public to achieve broader deployment and to benefit businesses and individuals around the world.

ARM partners involved in the project include AlertMe, EnLight and IntelliSense.io.

“ARM is delighted that, together with our partners, we have won the backing of the Technology Strategy Board to deploy IoT devices to improve the efficiency of our buildings in Cambridge,” says Graham Budd, chief operating officer, ARM.