The MULTOS Consortium, a group of major international organisations responsible for the promotion and development of the MULTOS specifications, has announced today that Intelligent Homes, a solutions provider for research, design and implementation of smart homes and cities, has joined as a professional partner member.As a member, Intelligent Homes will participate in the MULTOS Business and Technical Advisory Groups which will allow it to contribute towards the development and growth of MULTOS for the Internet of Things (IoT) whilst benefiting from the consortium's marketing and networking resources with members that span the secure smart device industry. "Aligning with international standards, we research, design and deliver secure internet centric platforms for multiple commercial and domestic services," says Richard Burgess, director of Intelligent Homes. "With our extensive knowledge and expertise in the Utilities and Energy sector, Smart Metering, Telecommunications, and Building Management industries, we look forward to collaborating with members of the MULTOS Consortium to provide a future proof, best-in-class solution for smart homes and cities.""It is our pleasure to welcome Intelligent Homes to the MULTOS Consortium," says Paul Wilson, commercial manager of the MULTOS Consortium. "Its extensive cross verticals activities in eHealth, energy, security, IT, telecommunications and electronics establish it as a leading business in the evolving markets of connected devices. The addition of such an experienced and innovative partner is a strong endorsement of the MULTOS technology, and we look forward to working closely together to drive compelling value propositions in new technology markets."