Celebrating 8 Years of Kickstarted Success: Join the Inaugural obniz CON 26.01 Conference!

Celebrating 8 Years of obniz

On January 20, 2026, we will be commemorating eight remarkable years since our project reached success on Kickstarter. To mark this significant milestone, we are hosting our inaugural live-streamed conference, obniz CON 26.01. The event aims to showcase the impressive evolution of obniz technology and introduce our latest products.

What to Expect at obniz CON 26.01

The event promises to be a platform highlighting key features of our flagship product, obniz Now, and the recent launch of the Intelligent Edge technology. Here’s an overview of what attendees can look forward to:

obniz Now—General Release

obniz Now is an all-in-one cloud service tailored for enterprise clients. This platform empowers businesses to leverage IoT solutions seamlessly, allowing for automation of devices and development of smart products. Here are some examples of its application:

- Smart Product Development: Companies can integrate IoT into their apps or web services.
- On-Site Improvements: Analyze sensor data to identify inefficiencies in operations.

The obniz Now service will be available to all who possess an obniz device, enabling users to register and utilize the platform without additional programming skills. Various plans will cater to different needs, focusing on cost-effective digital solutions.

During obniz CON 26.01, we will also provide practical demonstrations of obniz Now along with registration details and launch dates.

Launch of Intelligent Edge

In conjunction with the debut of obniz Now, we are excited to announce the general sell of Intelligent Edge®. This advanced product allows easy incorporation into existing systems, bolstering onsite IoT capabilities. Featuring LTE-M connectivity, it can communicate with various devices via Ethernet and RS232, making it highly versatile.

Attendees will receive detailed explanations and demonstrations combining Intelligent Edge® with obniz Now features.

Innovative Developments in obnizOS 7

obniz stands apart with our firmware-less technology, which enables simultaneous control of multiple devices via the cloud. Our SDK supports development in various programming languages, making it accessible for diverse projects.

To address challenges related to data costs and offline functionality, we have developed unique technology incorporated in obniz Now and obnizOS 7. This new software will facilitate:

- Automatic Data Compression: Adjusting communication based on data trends to optimize costs.
- Offline Operations: Ensuring long battery life and optimizing offline performance for extended use.

Live demonstrations will showcase these capabilities using Intelligent Edge® equipped with obnizOS 7.

Self-Hosted Plans for Secure Environments

For critical infrastructures, such as hospitals and essential utilities, where internet connectivity raises concerns, we are proud to unveil our Self-Hosted Plans. This mode allows users to leverage obriz functionality without cloud dependency.

The new Self-Hosted Plans will facilitate governance over IoT solutions in isolated environments by enabling direct control from local servers, hence promoting enhanced security.

We will outline the features of this new plan during the conference, coupled with a programming demonstration using the latest SDK.

Event Details and How to Join

obniz CON 26.01 is open for everyone to attend free of charge, live-streamed on January 20, 2026, at 20:00 JST. We invite backers from our Kickstarter journey, existing users of obniz, and those curious about our innovations to participate. The live-stream link will be shared a week prior via our official website and social media channels.

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