The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of TII Abu Dhabi Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), announced its founding membership in the newly launched OpenSTX Foundation.

Hosted by the Linux Foundation, the OpenSTX Foundation is a global initiative that aims to develop a vendor-neutral, open standard for Synchronous Transmissions (STX). This advanced wireless protocol is designed to enable ultra-reliable, secure, and energy-efficient communications for industrial use.

The OpenSTX Foundation brings together leading academic and industry players to create standardized next-generation STX protocols. These protocols support multiple devices transmitting simultaneously with precise synchronization. This improves network reliability, reduces latency, and optimizes energy usage.

Such capabilities are seen as crucial for:

• Industrial IoT applications
• Smart cities and real-time asset tracking
• Emergency response systems

The initiative is expected to benefit the Middle East and Africa region, where smart infrastructure is rapidly expanding and requires robust wireless systems.

Michael Baddeley, Principal Researcher at TII and Chairperson of the OpenSTX Foundation, stated that the Linux Foundation provides the ideal platform for global and inclusive collaboration.

The foundation’s steering committee includes contributors from Graz University of Technology, Imperial College London, University of Trento, SKF CNEA, RedNodeLabs, Fly4Future, and Technische Universität Darmstadt.

TII’s participation supports its mission to drive innovation and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for advanced technology. The OpenSTX Foundation encourages participation from industry experts, researchers, and engineers to shape the future of wireless communication.

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