The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave^® technology, today announces full support of the latest cybersecurity labeling programs for IoT and connected devices. In conjunction with the Z-Wave Alliance Summit & Unplug Fest 2024, the Alliance today announces that the Z-Wave protocol security framework meets, and in some cases exceeds, the regulations and requirements set forth by the recently announced U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.

“Robust device security has long stood as a cornerstone of the Z-Wave protocol,” said Avi Rosenthal, Chairman of the Board for the Z-Wave Alliance. “The Z-Wave Alliance commends all the hard work done by our industry cohorts at the Connectivity Standards Alliance in raising much-needed awareness surrounding the complexities of enhanced cybersecurity for connected devices.”

Certification is paramount when it comes to the future of connected IoT devices. All Z-Wave devices are subject to a rigorous certification process to ensure device security, compatibility, and interoperability. As Cybersecurity labeling becomes more prevalent, the Alliance remains committed to its best-in-class certification process while embracing evolving programs. The Z-Wave Alliance certification program does not compete with the CSA Product Security Verified Mark nor the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark but instead signals support and compliance for the developing regulations and specifications.

For More Information: www.zwavealliance.org

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Snap One has announced it is accelerating investments in its cloud infrastructure to provide greater value, efficiency and operational reliability for dealers and their clients. The company says that by enhancing the speed and consistency of its remote access solutions, including OvrC servers, its goal is to help partners scale their businesses by streamlining day-to-day operations and simplifying installation, configuration and long-term client care.

“Snap One’s cloud services are better than ever, and we’re not finished,” says Kenny Kim, VP of product management for platforms & services at Snap One. “We’re committed to constant improvement and to OvrC becoming the most useful and operationally valuable tool for integrators. The reliability, scalability and security of our platforms and backend infrastructure are essential to creating premium customer experiences and supporting an integrator’s growth and reputation. Snap One takes that responsibility very seriously and we are investing a lot of time, people power and money to ensure our Partners can count on us.”

Snap One says its infrastructure enhancements focusing on speed and reliability have already improved performance for Control4 partners and users, with recent upgrades delivering 40% faster connections between the Control4 App and OvrC servers and reducing latency for Alexa and Google Voice interactions.

For security, Snap One has invested in leading Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), improved backup and disaster recovery solutions and advanced training on secure coding, and ensured all improvements are scalable into the future. It has also implemented real-time alerts and periodic security assessments by third-party experts and internal white hat hackers while the company’s cybersecurity team expands.

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The global pandemic has significantly increased the need for home internet in the last couple of years. Increased usage of the home network for work from home, remote learning and more has caused peak traffic to surge compared to pre-pandemic levels. As multiple devices use the same network, overcrowding occurs as they all compete with each other to connect to the same router. This means low quality or buffering during streaming, latency during gaming, and frustratingly slow browsing speed. In simple terms, the more devices you bring, the slower the network becomes for all devices.

To address this issue, NETGEAR introduces the Orbi RBK853 Tri-band Mesh System, an ideal upgrade for customers who wish to get the benefits of both the Wi-Fi performance and coverage of a tri-band mesh with the capacity to handle multiple devices for their home. The RBK853 is a 3-part router-satellite combo that can support over 60 devices on the network at one time, from online exercise classes to online gaming, to live video meetings, to streaming of on-demand online video, allowing you to enjoy all these activities simultaneously without interruption with this Orbi Wi-Fi 6 Mesh network.

The Orbi RBK853 Tri-band Mesh System (AX6000) is designed to keep all connections strong, in every room, all the time, ensuring that all your devices are connected to the best Wi-Fi, from the front door to the backyard. With the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 technology, the powerful mesh Wi-Fi system provides households with the bandwidth to address the demands of today’s automated smart home even when running multiple 4K/8K UHD streaming and online gaming. In an environment where streaming of ultra-high-definition video to multiple screens puts greater demands on home networks, the new Orbi Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems (RBK853) provide great coverage.

The Orbi RBK853 Tri-band Mesh System (AX6000) is an ideal solution for households with multiple devices, allowing seamless connectivity and maximum speeds throughout your entire home. While the two usual bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz) are used for your daily devices, the third band is used by the satellites for seamless connectivity. Powering the routers is a powerful quad-core 2.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM.

To safeguard the home network in today’s time of heightened online activities, the Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi Systems include NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender, an award-winning cybersecurity solution designed to protect all internet-connected devices within a home from viruses, malware, stolen passwords, identity theft, and hacking.

The NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Tri-band Mesh System (AX6000) is now available in India at an MRP of INR 86,999 through Netgearstore.in, Amazon.in and other leading e-commerce platforms.

For more information, please visit: https://www.netgearstore.in/

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