Synox joins the TALQ consortium: a decisive step towards interoperability of Smart Lighting solutions in Smart Cities

The TALQ consortium is an international organization that has developed an open standard for the interoperability of public lighting management systems and, more broadly, Smart City solutions.

The TALQ Smart City Protocol acts as a common language enabling different equipment and software to communicate effectively with each other, independently of their manufacturers. This standardization is essential to avoid the technological silos that limit the evolution and efficiency of Smart City projects and their successful deployment.

Our commitment to interoperability

By joining the TALQ consortium, Synox is reaffirming its vision of an open, interconnected IoT ecosystem. This membership is perfectly in line with our approach, which aims to offer flexible, scalable and interoperable solutions to effectively support local authorities and businesses in their digital transformation.

Jérôme Fenwick, CTO and co-founder of Synox, comments:

“Joining the TALQ consortium represents a strategic step in our development. By adopting this recognized standard, we guarantee our customers that our [connectivité et plateformes SaaS] solutions will integrate harmoniously with all TALQ-compliant solutions. It’s a guarantee of sustainability and scalability for their Smart City projects.”

A standardized architecture for Smart Cities

The TALQ protocol defines a standardized communication framework based on three key roles:

• CMS (Central Management System): central management system that controls equipment
• Gateway : link between the CMS and connected objects
• ODN (Outdoor Device Network): Network of outdoor devices (lights, sensors, etc.).

This architecture enables all players in the ecosystem to communicate according to defined and validated methods, guaranteeing total interoperability between the different solutions offered by consortium members.

Our LoRa expertise for interoperability

Thanks to its expertise in LoRa connectivity, Synox is specifically positioned as a gateway in TALQ architecture. Our added value lies in our ability to ensure communication between different CMS and connected objects, while guaranteeing compliance with the TALQ standard.

“Our membership of the TALQ consortium is the fruit of a reflection initiated in 2024 on the integration of open standards to broaden our integration possibilities,” explains Jérôme Fenwick.

Concrete benefits for our customers

This membership translates into several significant benefits for users of our solutions:

• Guaranteed interoperability: TALQ-compliant connected objects can be integrated and controlled by any compatible platform, eliminating complex integration issues.
• Technology pooling: by sharing technologies and developments between consortium members, we accelerate innovation while reducing integration costs.
• Scalable solution: local authorities can upgrade their Smart City infrastructure by adding new equipment or services, with the assurance of easy integration.
• Investment longevity: adherence to an international standard like TALQ guarantees the longevity and adaptability of the solutions deployed.

A stronger position in the Smart City ecosystem

Joining the TALQ consortium reinforces Synox’s position as a major player in Smart Cities in France and abroad. It testifies to our determination to offer open, standardized and innovative solutions to help smart territories meet their challenges.

About Synox

IoT solutions provider that helps companies and local authorities implement turnkey solutions. Synox facilitates the work of its 900 customers in France and around the world. A pioneer in IoT for 10 years, and an expert in M2M (Machine to Machine) technology for 20 years, Synox offers a global approach to managing connected objects and leveraging data.