qivicon is an alliance of companies from different industries that was founded in 2011 by deutsche telekom. the companies are collaborating on a cross-vendor, wireless-based home automation solution that has been available in the german market since fall 2013. it includes products in the areas of energy, security, and comfort. qivicon won repeat awards from the international management consulting company frost & sullivan’s. in 2016, frost & sullivan has awarded qivicon with the european connected home new product innovation award. in 2014, the smart home platform has been awarded with the european visionary innovation leadership award in recognition of what the management consulting company saw as the most innovative smart home solution of the year.