Jacksonville, OR, USA – April 30, 2015 – Global Caché, the leading independent manufacturer of IP, WiFi, and HTTP enabling connectivity products for the control and automation market, announced today they have entered into a strategic partnership with Zipato, creators of interactive security and automation systems based on cloud technology. The partnership enables Zipato users to expand Zipato control to additional IR, serial, and relay devices.

Global Caché’s products connect almost any electrical device to a WiFi and/or IP network so it can be controlled automated, and maintained by network-based software. The company offers other connectivity products and capabilities, including IR learning and the award-winning Control Tower IR database, available in the cloud (www.globalcache.com/controltower).

Available worldwide, the Zipato system is based primarily on Zipabox, a wireless home automation controller that includes Z-Wave and can be uniquely expanded to include most other technologies including ZigBee, KNX, NEST, SONOS, EnOcean, Somfy, as well as other protocols. Zipato focuses on ease of use and the system enables people to easily add devices to the network. It also features an online graphical tool called Rule Creator that allows users to create scenes and schedules for their network without requiring previous programming experience.

Robin Ford, Global Caché VP, says “The Zipato Zipabox is amazing with its modular system and ability to add technologies and features. We’re proud the Zipato team has chosen Global Caché as their partner to add IR, serial, and relay capabilities to their platform, and we know our customer base will be excited about the Zipato offering. This partnership further validates the value and benefit of the control and automation industries move toward cost-effective, open system, and standards-based products like Zipato.”

Sebastian Popovic, Zipato CEO, adds “Our vision from the beginning in 2010 has been to develop affordable and expandable cloud-based systems focused on security, energy efficiency, comfort, and health in the home. We have been successful in adding features and have expanded continually since out original launch. This alliance with Global Caché allows our customers to include infrared, contact closure, and RS232 devices to their Zipato environment easily and with very little cost. That’s the beauty of our open system platform and a win for our partners and customer base.”

About Global Caché, Inc.
Global Caché designs, engineers, and manufactures connectivity products that HTTP, IP, and WiFi enable previously unconnected devices in homes and businesses so they can be accessed, controlled, and automated using network-based software on smartphones, tablets, controllers, and computing devices. In addition to our iTach, iTach Flex, and GC-100 Network Adapter product families, Global Caché, winner of many industry awards, including the CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Honoree award and two prestigious CEPro Product of the Year awards, provides the industry’s first online IR database, Control Tower, winner of the 2015 CEA Mark of Excellence award, as well as IR learner, IR blasters, sensors, receivers, and conversion cables. Global Caché sells through distributors, VARs, and OEMs. For more information on Global Caché and our products and services or to place an order, visit online at www.globalcache.com or call us at 541-899-4800. Visit our free IR database in the cloud, Control Tower, at www.globalcache.com/controltower.

About Zipato
Zipato is a cloud based home security and automation system allowing customers to make their home safe, comfortable and energy efficient. Using both wired and wireless technology for connecting home devices, Zipato provides great flexibility for installers and complete peace of mind for homeowners. Strong and ambitious team of highly skilled electronics and software engineers backs Zipato with expertise in various areas of information technology. This way Zipato is differentiate itself by constantly innovating in home automation solutions, thus helping customers in 50+ countries worldwide to make their homes smarter.