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Fifthplay launches a new gateway

Posted on 13 April 2012 by fifthplay

Fifthplay launches a new gateway, the Home Area Manager or "HAM". The revolutionary new concept for introducing new internet services into the home. In addition to the contemporary design, the integrated LED, wave and voice technologies ensure it is the most user-friendly device of its kind. And that is important since it is designed to be installed in any home. In September, the din-rail version will also be available for the professional market.

Posted in: energy management

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Electrabel launches 1st Smart Energy Box together with fifthplay and Niko Group

Posted on 24 February 2012 by fifthplay

Electrabel, GDF SUEZ Group, is to launch the Smart Energy Box in Belgium on March 1, 2012, in conjunction with Niko Group using technology from subsidiary Fifthplay. Customers can use this Smart Energy Box to save energy by measuring and controlling the consumption of their domestic appliances.

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InCityS goes ironing

Posted on 26 December 2011 by fifthplay

InCityS Sint-Niklaas is proud to announce Dienstenbedrijf Waasland as the first commercial service in its marketplace. Members of the InCityS community are now able to get their ironing picked up and delivered through the InCityS platform.

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The future of the digital city

Posted on 27 November 2011 by fifthplay

Our cities are facing an enormous (digital) challenge. Through the digitalisation of the electricity network - thanks to intelligent meters and electric vehicles - communication with residents will increasingly take place online.

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InCityS goes international

Posted on 8 November 2011 by fifthplay

The InCityS pilot project in Sint-Niklaas can expect a great deal of interest from cities and towns in this country and abroad. Fifthplay has recently signed an agreement with the city of Helmond in the Netherlands.

Over a period of 3 years, 750 families in Helmond will be equipped with fifthplay technology. Helmond, together with Eindhoven and Veldhoven, form the Brainport Eindhoven Region. 

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