California-based technology and engineering company Trident IoT has been approved as an authorised test lab for Zigbee certification by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance).
The approval makes Trident IoT a trusted certification partner, consolidating its status as an authorised test lab for Z-Wave certifications.
Trident IoT can now streamline the Zigbee certification and Alliance standards process for manufacturers, enabling development of IoT products across multiple wireless protocols.
Mariusz Malkowski, chief technology officer at Trident IoT, said: "Our approval as a Zigbee certification test lab reinforces our commitment to… secure, reliable and compliant devices.
“… Combined with our Z-Wave testing capabilities, Trident IoT is now a one-stop solution for developers working across these two major standards.
"By locating our labs in the US, we make it easier for North American developers to communicate throughout the certification process, resolving issues that arise quickly which results in products getting to market faster.”
Zigbee testing services complement Trident IoT’s Z-Wave testing, RF performance checks and design and development services. The company’s testing facilities ensure products comply with the latest wireless standards and regulatory requirements.
The Zigbee certification programme is designed to ensure security and reliability in smart homes and industrial buildings, a key factor for manufacturers looking to get their product to market.
Jon Harros, head of certification and testing at the Alliance, added: “The Alliance welcomed Trident IoT to join our network of authorised test labs.
“This addition comes at a critical time with growth in the Zigbee market, especially in North America, driven by widespread deployment of low-cost, low-power Zigbee networks. This is seen across various applications, including smart energy, smart grid and smart home systems.
“Expanding our testing capabilities with expert facilities like Trident IoT is essential to support this growth and ensures that the demand for compliant, high-quality IoT devices is efficiently met.”