Philips Lighting Participates in 'Light+Building 2018'

Philips Lighting took part in 'Light+Building 2018,' the world's largest lighting and architecture trade fair, held in Frankfurt, Germany from March 18 to 23, where it unveiled its Internet of Things (IoT) platform along with connected lighting systems and services, cementing its position as a leading IoT lighting company.

At a press conference held that day, Philips Lighting CEO Eric Rondolat said, "The innovative LED lighting products we are introducing this year range from Hue outdoor products to LiFi office luminaires that will change the game in the lighting industry, as well as solar-powered lighting," adding, "By leveraging Philips' IoT platform, we will deliver data-driven services that provide value beyond light."

Philips Lighting's new IoT platform, 'Interact,' is a highly reliable and scalable cloud-based platform with machine learning capabilities that can efficiently manage information gathered through connected light points, sensor equipment, and systems.

In addition, the 'Interact connected lighting systems' were introduced through the exhibition, including △'Interact City' for public spaces such as roadways, pedestrian walkways, parks, and plazas; △'Interact Landmark' for architectural lighting; △'Interact Office' for commercial buildings and offices; △'Interact Retail' for large shopping malls and grocery stores; and △'Interact Sports' for sports stadiums. The Interact connected lighting systems generate and upload data via the Interact IoT platform, and later this year the company plans to introduce 'Interact Industry,' suited for factories, warehouses, and logistics centers.

Notably, becoming the first major global lighting company to apply LiFi technology to existing office lighting, Philips presented a luminaire solution and introduced a pilot deployment case at the smart office of ICADE, a real estate investment company located in La Défense, Paris, France. Applying LiFi—a data transmission technology that uses light wavelengths—Philips' office luminaires deliver broadband connectivity at speeds of 30 Mb/s with no degradation in light quality.

Meanwhile, Philips Lighting plans to change its corporate name to 'Signify' at its annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on May 15. However, in accordance with its licensing agreement with Royal Philips, it plans to continue using the Philips brand name.