Google’s Thread Group Forms Alliance With Open Connectivity Foundation

Google’s The Thread Group formed an alliance with the Open Connectivity Foundation, linking two organizations focused on IoT. Thread is a networking protocol that allows devices to talk directly with each other, while OCF develops application-level software that sits on top of the networking protocol.

The goal is to make their software fully compatible in order to advance the adoption of connected IoT home products.

Partner Takeaway: This partnership is a welcoming sign as IoT solutions are often proprietary. Two large organizations making their solutions interoperable with each other is a great sign for the future of the emerging space.