Today Globus Eight Inc. launched LifeOn, a platform that seamlessly integrates smart objects and links your life to the Internet of Things (IoT). LifeOn gives you a wide choice and selection of different technologies, allowing you mix and match as many devices and services to suit your lifestyle.
Through a combination of hardware, software, and services, LifeOn aims to provide users with a better life with complete home automation, wellness services, security automation, as well as vehicle automation, on-demand concierge services, and entertainment system integration. The LifeOn platform bridges the gap between wide variety of IoT devices and links them with a central system, allowing users to monitor and take control of their smart homes, without the complications associated with competing brands and incompatible smart objects. What’s more, LifeOn integrates with more than 80% of the leading IoT technology providers. 8000+ devices are compatible, with more than 1,200 devices assured through 1,500 APIs incorporating into LifeOn platform, these include Zwave, Zigbee, NFC, Bluetooth, smart watches, wellness trackers and vehicle automation services.
The LifeOn platform can connect your mobile devices and smart watches to your security system. If an alarm sounds, for example, the user will be alerted wherever they may be, even interrupting your movies on your TV, if you so require. Other services include an on-demand concierge service, a full entertainment and media system integration, as well as remote connection and control of integral water, heat, and energy systems in the home. “The reality is, many of the major players in the smart object and technology market are building a walled garden around their products and are trying to lock people into their services,” said CEO of Globus Eight, Harvard Business School alum and former leading executive at IBM and Airtel, Alok Sinha.
LifeOn enables people to pick and choose their devices
“LifeOn enables people to pick and choose their devices, without having to jump over compatibility issues and complicated connect problems. We are very excited to bring to our customers in India the future; Today.” By 2020, the global IoT economy will be worth an estimated $3.5 trillion. Following the trend, 44% of the IoT projects on kickstarter reach their goals, which well above the average success rate of other technological products. With every new piece of technology, device or service that is brought to market, the value proposition of an integration platform like LifeOn increases significantly. LifeOn differentiates itself from other IoT integration platforms by offering real-world services, such as the on-demand concierge option.
In terms of security, LifeOn sets itself apart by offering a variety of solutions including secure cloud-based storage as well as an on-prem and hybrid solution, ensuring the user’s data is always protected. What’s more, LifeOn enables lifestyle-focused customers to acquire their smart devices and then rely on LifeOn to customize the user interface and to deliver complete device integration for their smart lives. “We’re seeing a growing demand for smart objects and systems and people are expecting easy integration with their lives, homes, vehicles media, and more. LifeOn is here to help them do this in a straightforward, hassle-free way. We’re looking forward to a time where you will be able to simply ‘think’ and change your TV Channel or do other automation tasks. That day is on our feature roadmap.” added Sinha.
About Us
Globus Eight Inc. was founded in 2013 by former IBM and Airtel executive Alok Sinha and senior partner of TechLeaders Consulting Marni Ehrlich. LifeON, its new smart home platform, is a pluggable combination of hardware, software and services that enables users to connect almost any IoT device or service and experience an unparalleled level of convenience.
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