Japanese startup IQP has partnered with with three Japanese giants - Fujitsu, NEC Engineering and KDDI - with the hope of bringing its Internet of Things (IoT) technology to the USA.

IQP has created a platform which allows the quick, easy creation of web applications without the requirement of programming knowledge. The company is now the midst of its first external fundraising round, with the hope locating new US-based customers and partners.

The company has already established a presence in New York City and has plans to set up a branch in Silicon Valley by the end of 2015.

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