The Wi-SUN Alliance is a global organization seeking to accelerate the implementation of open standards-based field area networks (FAN) and the internet of things (IoT). The goal of the Alliance is to create interoperable products, reliable communication, and secure networks. The Wi-SUN Alliance provides a robust certification program to ensure interoperability between equipment from different vendors intended for use in the same applications. Additionally, it enables a diverse ecosystem of solution providers including product vendors, silicon vendors, cities, utilities, government institutions, and academia to collaborate on smart solutions.