Fujitsu Network Communications, announced an expansion of its Internet of Things (IoT) technology platform which will enable the rapid development and deployment of smart utility applications. With the addition of new ecosystem partners ClearWorld and GreenStar, this powerful platform of tools and technologies includes solutions for integrated smart lighting and smart energy resilience. Fujitsu is empowering utilities and communities to leverage advanced technologies with an integrated ecosystem of technology vendors, offering simplicity, cost savings and convenience with bes...

Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation (Toshiba) announced that it is acquiring GreenStar Products, Inc., a manufacturer of LED luminaires for roadway, area and canopy lighting applications. GreenStar’s LED luminaires are direct replacements for conventional HID lighting, such as high-pressure sodium or metal halide, which requires frequent maintenance and high wattage usage. In February 2012, Toshiba International Corporation entered into an agreement with San Antonio, Texas-based GreenStar to produce the LED luminaires. Since then Toshiba h...

LED lighting manufacturer GreenStar, has made a contract with Houston-based Toshiba International Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corp. They didn’t announce the dollar amount of deal. But according to Mark Altomare, vice president of business development for Toshiba LED Lighting Systems Division, Toshiba’s agreement calls for GreenStar to produce and market LED luminaires for use as roadway and area lighting, and in high- and low-bay applications. He added that, “These products will be available exclusively through Toshiba in No...