Sentilla, a pioneering leader and supplier of pervasive computing solutions, today announced that Chief Technology Officer and Co–Founder Joe Polastre will join other industry luminaries next week at the PICNIC Conference ´08 in Amsterdam, September 24–26. The annual gathering showcases the world´s foremost thought leaders, technologists, and innovators who will share their insights on media, technology, arts, and entertainment. In addition, the conference will spotlight cutting–edge products and services in demonstrations and panel discussions. Dr. Polastre will participate in a session entitled, "Internet of Things," aimed at raising attendee awareness of a new ecology of pervasive computing solutions. In his talk, he´ll discuss how embedded intelligence in objects all around us can provide meaningful information about the things that people care about"”like saving the planet"”and provide insights on energy management solutions that can leverage energy harvesting to provide industrial manufacturers with "green," maintenance–free solutions.
For example, metals manufacturing production consumes a tremendous amount of energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. In these harsh, non–stop industrial environments, up to one–third of the production costs come from the energy required to operate these plants. Thus, even a one–percent reduction in energy usage in that industry will yield savings in hundreds of millions of dollars, not to mention decreasing harmful environmental emissions derived as a result of that efficiency. Sentilla´s pervasive computing solutions are aimed at helping industrial manufacturers manage their energy usage, and thereby re–direct the energy efficiency gained to improve plant operations, increase production throughput, and ultimately achieve greater profitability.
Dr. Polastre´s experience in pervasive computing stems from his pioneering background in the commercialization of wireless sensor networks, extending WSN capabilities beyond the sense–and–send world of RFID technology. His groundbreaking work in pervasive computing also led to his co–founding of Sentilla. With an ability to explain the technology in a straightforward and engaging manner, Dr. Polastre generates constant requests for speaking engagements worldwide.
What is Pervasive Computing?
Pervasive computing solutions are comprised of tiny interconnected computers that can be deployed wirelessly to monitor, analyze, and actuate real–time conditions such as current, voltage, and heat. These low–power solutions can operate anywhere and require very low maintenance or on–site configuration. Data collected from pervasive computers can then be correlated and used against business rules to improve plant operations and minimize wasted energy.
About Sentilla
Sentilla provides a software solution that is at the core of numerous commercial applications that are transforming the way organizations are managing energy, logistics and infrastructure. For example, by embedding intelligence in the world around us, Sentilla´s award–winning pervasive computing solution analyzes energy efficiency in real–world conditions directly where energy is consumed. Unlike RFID and wireless sensor networks, Sentilla provides true intelligence at the point of consumption, enabling direct action to minimize energy footprints, optimize production processes, and alleviate problems before they become disasters. Founded in 2003, Sentilla Corporation is based in Silicon Valley and privately funded by ONSET Ventures and Claremont Creek Ventures. For more information, please visit the Sentilla website at www.sentilla.com.
