NR+ Interest Group Formation
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Munich, Germany, 25 February 2025 — Global
leaders in smart building technology, namely Legrand, Schneider Electric and Siemens
Smart Infrastructure announced today the formation of a strategic interest
group to tackle critical challenges in providing ultra-resilient and
interoperable wireless connectivity everywhere in buildings using the new NR+
technology standard. Supported by wireless industry experts such as last mile semiconductor,
Nordic Semiconductor ASA, DSR Corporation and Wirepas, and embedded security
expert Kudelski IoT, these companies aim to establish NR+, the new technology
standard purpose-built for IoT, as the interoperable connectivity for digital
buildings. This sets a new global standard for long range wireless infrastructure
in smart buildings. Recognizing the limitations of current siloed building
management systems, the group will collaborate under the hosting of the DECT
Forum.
Today, 75% of buildings are not energy
efficient; they account for 30% of global energy consumption and are
responsible for much of the inefficiency within the built environment. The NR+
interest group sees an urgent need for robust connectivity solutions like NR+
that enable cost-efficient, scalable, and reliable digital transformation. The
demand for wireless devices in buildings is expected to grow to hundreds of
millions annually in the coming years. By implementing NR+ as a global
standard, the group seeks to facilitate a transformation toward more
sustainable, more energy-efficient buildings capable of adapting to user needs
in real-time.
“DECT Forum is proud to host the NR+
interest group, which represents a groundbreaking step toward addressing the
connectivity challenges in buildings. NR+ is purpose-built for large-scale,
dense sensor networks, capable of adapting to various systems while meeting
high standards for scalability, cost and reliability. Bringing together global
leaders in technology and wireless innovation confirms the potential of NR+ to
set a new standard in buildings,” said Andreas Zipp, Chairman of the DECT
Forum.
The NR+ interest group will be working closely
with silicon vendors, stack vendors, access point providers and smart building
standards organizations as well as advocating regulatory adoption to bring the
NR+ standard to the forefront of the smart building sector. By aligning
technology development with the needs of smart buildings, this initiative will
drive a new level of digital transformation for building owners, operators and system
integrators.
About NR+
NR+, the world’s first non-cellular 5G, is
an IoT connectivity standard designed to enable massive, long range, scalable,
and dense device networks even in the most challenging environments. It offers
ultra-resilient, reliable and low power communication over license-free
spectrum. It empowers industries with unparalleled flexibility by enabling
devices to form decentralized, self-healing mesh networks, without reliance on
centralized infrastructure, drastically reducing operational costs and
extending network lifespans. More about NR+
About DECT Forum
The DECT Forum is the worldwide association
of companies and organizations in the DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications) wireless industry. Dedicated to the advancement of DECT and
related wireless standards, the DECT Forum promotes innovation,
interoperability, and the development of future-proof wireless communication
solutions.
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in
electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of
solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a
benchmark for customers worldwide. The Group harnesses technological and
societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving
life by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with
electrical, digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple,
innovative and sustainable. Drawing on an approach that involves all teams and
stakeholders, Legrand is pursuing a strategy of profitable and responsible
growth driven by acquisitions and innovation, with a steady flow of new
offerings that include products with enhanced value in use (energy and digital
transition solutions: datacenters, digital lifestyles and energy transition
offerings). Legrand reported sales of €8.6 billion in 2024. The company is
listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG and
CAC SBT 1.5 indexes. (code ISIN FR0010307819).
About Schneider Electric
Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by
empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress
and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be the trusted partner in
Sustainability and Efficiency.
We are a global industrial technology
leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and
digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data
centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep
domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled
Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and
services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our
customers.
We are a people company with an ecosystem
of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100
countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace
diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose
of a sustainable future for all.
About Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for
today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and
climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI
provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single
source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of
power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized
ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while
contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its
global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2024, the business
had around 78,500 employees worldwide.
About last mile semiconductor
Last Mile Semiconductor GmbH is
a fabless semiconductor company based in Dresden, Germany, at the center of
Silicon Saxony, Europe’s leading hub for microelectronics innovation. We
specialize in advanced wireless connectivity solutions, with a strong focus on
security, reliability, and efficiency.
Our mission is to enable the
future of IoT through our NR+ System on Chip (SoC), providing scalable and
secure Smart Edge Connectivity. By integrating state-of-the-art wireless
technologies with low-power, high-performance processing, we support the
development of digitally sovereign and future-proof IoT ecosystems. With a
commitment to high-quality semiconductor design, long-term reliability, and
sustainable innovation, we provide cutting-edge solutions that empower
businesses and industries to build secure, efficient, and connected systems for
the future.
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a global leader in
low power wireless connectivity solutions. Renowned as the market leader in
Bluetooth Low Energy, we are an emerging leader in cellular IoT, DECT NR+,
Wi-Fi, Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and power management. Our innovative, low power
wireless solutions power millions of IoT devices worldwide, enabling smarter,
safer, and more sustainable solutions. Nordic's cutting-edge and
multi-award-winning hardware, software, and development tools are among the
most advanced in the world. Recognizing AI and ML as integral to the future of
IoT, Nordic excels in meeting the demands for high processing power and low
power consumption. We take pride in providing a comprehensive developer
experience, delivering ultra-low power wireless solutions that are both easy to
implement and backed by world-class support. Nordic was established in 1983 in
Norway, has about 1300 employees globally, and is a proud member of the ANT+
Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, Thread Group, Connectivity Standard Alliance, Wi-Fi
Alliance, and GSMA.
About DSR Corporation
DSR Corporation (DSR) is a professional
software development firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1998,
the company has been developing products in wireless technology since 2001,
releasing cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) systems since 2006. DSR serves as
an end-to-end IoT partner for many companies worldwide across various IoT
verticals. The company has delivered solutions for enabling wireless
communications in products, embedded software for gateways and sensors,
integrating application layers, cloud backends, end-user apps (mobile and web),
and general technology consulting with niche expertise. DSR excels in
developing solutions covering the entire product spectrum - from the lowest
level (hardware layer) to the top-level user apps. As an advocate of open
standards and flexible development, DSR is technology and vendor-agnostic,
understanding that not all solutions fit all use cases and business models. The
company's extensive experience in different areas and commitment to quality are
particularly recognized in the Japanese market. For more information on DSR
Corporation, visit: https://dsr-iot.com/ or follow DSR Corporation on LinkedIn.
About Wirepas
Wirepas is a global leader in IoT
connectivity, providing ultra-resilient, infinitely scalable mesh networks for
large-scale industrial and commercial deployments. Its technology connects
millions of devices worldwide, including the largest network of more than a
million smart electricity meters. With proven 99.99% reliability and a team of
deep experts guiding projects from planning to maintenance, Wirepas ensures
unmatched business continuity. Wirepas is also the main contributor to and
first implementor of the first non-cellular 5G standard NR+, purpose-built for
massive IoT and using a free global spectrum. Wirepas operates globally across
smart tracking, smart building and smart metering sectors.
About Kudelski IoT
Kudelski IoT, the Internet of Things
division of Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD), delivers end-to-end IoT solutions and
full-lifecycle security technologies and services. Leveraging over 30 years of expertise
in digital business models, hardware and software design, ecosystem testing and
security lifecycle management, Kudelski IoT helps semiconductor manufacturers,
device makers, ecosystem creators, and enterprises to achieve compliance and
protect their revenue and reputation. Learn more at www.kudelski-iot.com.