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Next Generation Connected Home Products Powered by Atmel and ioBridge On Display at the 2014 International CES

Atmel Low-cost ZigBee Gateway Reference Design to Seamlessly Connect Products Around the Home to Mobile Phones and Cloud Services Using ioBridge's Embedded Firmware and Cloud Technology

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — ioBridge, Inc. (www.iobridge.com) announces the release of the Atmel Low-cost ZigBee Gateway Firmware and Cloud Technology during the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV. The new gateway is powered by RealTime.io, ioBridge's scalable "Internet of Things" cloud technology and embedded firmware designed for product manufacturers. The Atmel low-cost ZigBee gateway will provide simple and seamless wireless connectivity to connected home products such as door locks, garage doors, lighting, and sprinkler systems–making them accessible from any smartphone or Internet-connected device.

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"Locking and unlocking your front door with your phone will be as commonplace as using your keys in the next few years," said Hans Scharler, President, Software at ioBridge. "Integration with connected home products and the mobile phone is leading the 'Internet of Small Things' revolution. Our cloud technology is enabling Atmel and its customers to easily and affordably manufacture next generation products," added Scharler.

The RealTime.io Platform for the Internet of Things allows any device to connect to cloud services and mobile phones to provide control, alerts, data analytics, customer insights, remote maintenance, and feature selection. Product manufacturers that leverage ioBridge's technology are able to quickly and securely bring new connected home products to market while slashing their cost-per-connected device. With more than 50,000 users in 40 countries ranging from early-stage startups to large multi-national manufacturers, ioBridge's patented technology offers businesses a reliable and scalable platform accessible anywhere around the globe.

"For more than a decade, connecting ZigBee sub-networks with the Internet has been a major challenge. ioBridge's technology is amazingly fast and a great match for low-latency wireless applications such as lighting, security, and sensors where low-power, tenacious link-quality and instant access are essential," said Magnus Pedersen, Marketing Director of MCU Wireless Products, Atmel Corporation. "We're excited to collaborate with ioBridge as we enter a fantastic new phase of Internet of Things possibilities."

Atmel at the 2014 International CES

Atmel will be showcasing its cutting-edge technologies powering the latest devices used in the living room, garage, Maker community and more at the 2014 International CES, January 7-10. To experience next-generation cloud connected technology with Atmel and ioBridge, visit the Atmel CES Meeting Place, #MP25958. Atmel will also be at the ZigBee Alliance Pavilion, Booth #20612, to showcase its latest ZigBee and RF wireless and cloud technologies powered by ioBridge.

To learn more about enterprise solutions for connecting small internet-enabled products and devices to the web, please visit http://www.iobridge.com and http://atmel.realtime.io.

About ioBridge, Inc.

Founded in 2008, ioBridge, Inc. (www.iobridge.com) helps businesses and casual users simply and cost-effectively connect small Internet-enabled devices to the web. Their "Internet of Small Things" offerings include embedded hardware and software and highly flexible, scalable, and secure cloud-based ecosystems.

CONTACT:

Hans Scharler
ioBridge, Inc.
Phone: 508-630-2165