Think tanks and technology boiler rooms are the places where innovative ideas and research can happen in a developing industry like the IoT, and the Georgia Institute of Technology has recently established its own. And now it’s got AT&T, Samsung and AirWatch (News - Alert) by VMWare as founding sponsors.
“Having companies of this stature join Georgia Tech in this effort speaks volumes about what we’re trying to accomplish,” said Andrew Gerber, SVP and Director, GTRI, Georgia Tech. “We are proud to be recognized as a trusted collaborator in the Internet-of-Things arena. We are eager to harness the unique expertise of our professors, researchers and students throughout the Internet-of-Things value chain.”
The brand new Center for the Development and Application of Internet-of-Things Technologies (CDAIT) at Georgia Tech says these founding member companies have joined to reflect their continuing commitment to the advancement of the transformational capabilities of the IoT. Together with Georgia Tech and GTRI, the founding members will closely monitor and actively participate in the expansion of the rapidly growing IoT.
“We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Georgia Tech for many years as we share a common commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and taking education to new levels,” said Chris Penrose, SVP, Internet of Things Organization, AT&T (News - Alert) Mobility. “The opportunity for IoT is real. It’s already reshaping industries and solving real business issues for companies around the globe. We’ve been a leading participant in the IoT space for nearly eight years and look forward to extending our thought-leadership with innovators in our own backyard.”
“AirWatch is a longtime supporter of Georgia Tech innovation, and our support of CDAIT furthers our commitment to collaborate on strategic initiatives,” said John Marshall (News - Alert), SVP and General Manager, AirWatch. “We see an incredible opportunity for the Internet of Things to redefine enterprise mobility and our daily lives. We look forward to working alongside Georgia Tech on building these transformative technologies of tomorrow.”
“Our center will greatly benefit from having a continuous and close dialogue with premier technological companies of the caliber of AirWatch, AT&T and Samsung (News - Alert) Electronics,” said Alain Louchez, Managing Director, CDAIT. “With their help, we are looking forward to making significant contributions to the IoT industry.”