The TALQ Consortium aims to define a globally accepted standard for management software interfaces to control and monitor heterogeneous smart city applications. TALQ provides answers to the main challenges of building really smart cities including increasing safety and comfort for inhabitants, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions worldwide, raising cost efficiency for operators and accelerating the introduction of LED luminaires in road and urban lighting. Founded originally by lighting industry leaders, TALQ is open to new industry members from the entire smart city environment. Stakeholder partners, such as cities, municipalities, utilities, consultants, and others can also join our Partner program.