Panasonic and T-Hub have joined hands and formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the commercialization of Panasonic’s cutting-edge Nessum High Definition – Power Line Communication (HD-PLC) Technology in India. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and business collaboration between India and Japan.

Nessum HD-PLC Technology offers a cost-effective solution for data communication over existing wires, reducing the need for additional wiring when creating smart spaces. The technology has been successfully implemented in numerous commercial and residential projects across Japan and Europe.

Kotaro Matsuo, Chief Engineer/Marketing Manager at Panasonic Holdings said; “We are excited to deepen our ties with India through our partnership with T-Hub. As India emerges as a global innovation hub, we aim to create opportunities that benefit both Japanese and Indian technology companies by leveraging Panasonic’s advanced Nessum Technology.”

Manish Misra, Chief Innovation Officer, Panasonic Life Solutions Indiasaid, "Panasonic is dedicated to open innovation, utilizing tech collaboration to address critical challenges for enterprises and end customers. Nessum HD-PLC enables cost-effective data transfer over existing wired cables, particularly beneficial in challenging environments such as concrete or metal structures, underground spaces, tunnels, smart cities, elevators, and robotic machines where distant connectivity is crucial. We are excited to introduce this technology in India for the first time and collaborate with talented Indian startups through our partnership with T-Hub to develop effective communication solutions for enterprises."

Panasonic will utilize T-Hub’s expertise to identify Indian startup ecosystem partners for the successful adoption and commercialization of Nessum Technology whereas T-Hub will select startups and partners based on their alignment with Panasonic’s strategic goals, market potential, and readiness to scale with Panasonic’s support.