Polar structure, through its Pan-European LoRaWAN operator Netmore Group, announces the commencement of operations and planned expansion of the France LoRaWAN Network through the acquisition of Objenious LoRaWAN assets from Bouygues Telecom.

This acquisition, facilitated by its owner, Polar Structure, ensures the network’s continued operation to support long-term projects enabled by a European vision of the market and sustainable network infrastructure deployments.

The transition encompasses services such as network infrastructure management, monitoring, radio planning, maintenance, and customer support. Integral to this offering is the SPOT platform, a dedicated LoRaWAN management portal used by the Objenious customers. By including the SPOT platform in this transition, we aim to ensure continuity and a seamless experience for existing clientele. Furthermore, Netmore Group will also provide full access to its expanding European LoRaWAN macro network and will offer coverage on demand for large-scale IoT projects in France and other European regions.

Reflecting on the company’s commitment to long-term growth, Netmore is engaged in discussions with industry stakeholders who are seeking dependable long-term connectivity solutions for at least the coming ten years, with a fully dedicated LoRaWAN operator aiming to both ensure continuity and develop the network to support future use cases and applications.

Netmore Group, under the ownership of infrastructure investor Polar Structure, have jointly expanded their physical presence and network infrastructure in eleven European markets.

Arnaud Delprat, Netmore Group’s Managing Director in France, stated, “With the completed acquisition, the French IoT market now has stable and long-term access to professional LoRaWAN services. We are actively in dialogue with existing and potential customers and partners, particularly utilities, resource management, smart building companies, property owners, to understand how we can best support their long-term and large-scale IoT projects. I encourage more companies within the IoT sector to initiate discussions on the connectivity solutions we offer. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Bouygues Telecom and Objenious for their valued collaboration. To the esteemed customers of Objenious who have opted, or will opt, to pursue the LoRaWAN journey with us, we anticipate contributing collectively to the advancement of the LoRaWAN market in France.”

Ove Anebygd, CEO of Netmore Group, noted:

“Our Pan-European strategy highlights our commitment to integrating across diverse markets, with France playing an integral role. This expansive approach not only strengthens connectivity but also amplifies the commercial reach for our French partners, allowing them to tap into wider European opportunities.”

Bernardo Cabrera, Director of BU Objenious by Bouygues Telecom, states, “We are very proud to announce our deal with Netmore, which will significantly benefit our LoRaWAN customers. It was important for us to find an alternative solution for our LoRaWAN clients who wish to continue using this technology, and we believe that Netmore is the right actor at the right moment. Netmore has a proven track record with LoRaWAN technology across Europe, and we have confidence in their ability to further our work in this field. Objenious, as Bouygues Telecom’s IoT brand, will continue to develop its technology portfolio with LTE-M, NB-IoT, 4G, and 5G technologies, which are complementary to the LoRaWAN IoT use cases.”

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Everynet, one of the world’s largest network operators for national LoRaWAN® networks, is pleased to offer connectivity access to its long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) through AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN.

AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN is a fully managed LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) that allows customers to connect wireless devices to the LoRaWAN protocol for low-power, long-range wide area network connectivity with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Now, those customers can seamlessly connect devices at scale to the cloud without having to deploy and manage the radio networking infrastructure. This eliminates the need to build out and manage dedicated LoRaWAN networks.

Everynet access through AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN is immediately available to AWS customers across Everynet’s national LoRaWAN network footprint in the United States and the United Kingdom.

“We’ve been pleased at the broad range of industries and use cases that participated in public preview. It’s amazing how many different types of companies are finding tangible, real-world success using LoRaWAN technology,” states Gabriel Nave, VP Business Development for Everynet. “With network access now generally available, we’re confident even more companies will realize the benefits of LoRaWAN technology to streamline their operations, enhance predictive maintenance and improve daily living.”

One such company is Subeca, whose E2E water management platform leverages LoRaWAN technology – helping water utilities and their customers improve water efficiencies and reduce waste. Explains Subeca CEO Patrick Keaney, “Subeca’s move to AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN offered a seamless transition from our previous LNS. Since making the change, we’ve reduced our reoccurring costs by more than 90%. This cost reduction has enabled smaller utilities and companies within the irrigation market to adopt our platform – creating an environment for greater water conservation across the United States.”

While public preview participants have represented utilities, grocery chains, logistics companies and more, the integration between Everynet and AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN also provides an opportunity for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to expand their reach as well.

“Mobile Network Operators in the United States have taken various approaches to integrating LoRaWAN into their offerings,” explains Everynet’s Nave. “The robust infrastructure of AWS coupled with Everynet’s neutral host RAN creates a platform that will make it much easier for them going forward.”

Everynet engagements in Indonesia and Brazil offer examples of how MNOs benefit from LoRaWAN. In 2020, Everynet was selected to help Telkom, Indonesia’s largest telecommunication and network provider, build and operate the national LoRaWAN network infrastructure needed to enable the Industrial Revolution 4.0 taking place in Indonesia. Thanks to Everynet’s neutral-host network approach, the partnership with Telkom enables all of Indonesia’s MNOs, ASPs, MSPs and ISPs to offer robust Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) IoT services. This access allows end users to gather huge amounts of previously ignored data, empowering more informed and real-time decisions related to Indonesia’s economic and social life.

Similarly, in 2022, through its partnership with American Tower Company in Brazil, Algar Telecom, the communications and IT company of Grupo Algar, began leveraging Everynet’s LoRaWAN network throughout Brazil to expand access to and adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

LoRaWAN technology offers a host of benefits for end users, integrators and MNOs alike, including:

• Low-cost connectivity. Users can avoid the expense and long-term resource investment needed to implement and manage a dedicated LoRaWAN network. It requires no upfront network CAPEX and connectivity is consumed on an ultra-low-cost messaging plan.
• Expediate time to market. Quickly and securely connect LoRaWAN devices to the cloud – at scale – via AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN, reducing the time to deployment from months to minutes and speeding time to revenue.
• Simplified billing. With AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN, powered by Everynet connectivity, customers will receive a single, consolidated bill from AWS encompassing messaging and connectivity. There are no upfront commitments or minimum fees. Subscribers receive simple, transparent billing directly from AWS.

“Everynet and AWS are working together to make it simple for LoRaWAN customers to connect their devices to Everynet’s public network,” said Yasser Alsaied, vice president of IoT at AWS.

“AWS IoT customers no longer need to deploy and manage private networks, which not only reduces engineering efforts, but also expedites the process to bring a complete LoRaWAN solution built on AWS IoT Core to production. We are delighted to work with Everynet to simplify the development process for our customers.”

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Expanding emnify’s IoT SuperNetwork into Brazil enables consistent experience and technical capabilities of superior cloud-native IoT connectivity for local and multinational IoT businesses targeting the Brazilian market.

emnify, the industry-leading, cloud IoT connectivity provider, is excited to announce the first dedicated, cloud-native, IoT connectivity in Brazil, in a direct partnership with Claro Brasil.

The addition of Brazil to the emnify IoT SuperNetwork advances the company’s mission to provide a single, globally distributed, cloud-native IoT network to reduce the complexity of IoT connectivity while creating new opportunities for growth for IoT businesses everywhere.

This most recent expansion of the SuperNetwork marks a significant milestone in emnify’s commitment to unlocking challenging markets while maintaining consistent capabilities against a highly fragmented coverage and regulatory landscape. emnify’s success in Brazil demonstrates the agility of the company’s cloud-native approach to rapidly innovate to help IoT businesses take advantage of new opportunities and work together to achieve successful IoT business outcomes. As an AWS Advanced Technology Partner, emnify will be the first to enable a complete, native, AWS IoT cloud stack, including connectivity, in Brazil. Now, local customers can benefit from a native integration of SuperNetwork connectivity into the leading global IoT application stack of AWS.

Innovating to unlock IoT opportunity

According to Transforma Insights, cellular-based IoT connections in Brazil are forecast to grow from 29 million at the end of 2022 to 69 million at the end of 2027, a CAGR of 19.1%.

“Brazil is the most prominent example of a country where strict roaming regulations have proven to be a challenge for IoT businesses looking to capture the opportunity in the market,” said Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights. “Enterprises looking for consistency in managing global IoT deployments require a solution that specifically addresses the demands of the Brazilian market, such as emnify’s IoT-specific network access allied with its own cloud-native mobile core network.”

“We are proud to be the first cloud-native IoT connectivity provider to add Brazil to the growing list of countries where we currently offer coverage, delivering on the promise of the SuperNetwork,” said Frank Stoecker, CEO of emnify.

“Wherever you deploy IoT devices, the SuperNetwork provides a consistent and complete set of superior capabilities including connectivity management, cross-network insights, device and data security and a complete set of APIs, creating new levels of scalability and reducing operational friction.”

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UnaBiz and ZiFiSense signed an MoU to promote the development of a Unified LPWAN World to enable Massive IoT.

Under the agreement, UnaBiz and ZiFiSense will leverage their respective networks, with ZETA network covering China and UnaBiz’s global 0G network in 70+ countries, to allow partners and customers to scale their operations globally. The two companies will collaborate on technical and business aspects to integrate LPWAN technology standards and connect different industries.

On the business side, the two companies will leverage their networks to create a seamless global LPWAN network, offering cross-regional and cross-border IoT solutions for Enterprise Customers who have a global footprint, especially in key verticals such as supply chain management, production manufacturing, and public utilities.

From a technical perspective, UnaBiz and Zifisense are co-developing and integrating the Sigfox Stack into ZiFiSense’s second-generation chip, allowing global roaming on both ZETA and Sigfox 0G networks as the chipset will support the Sigfox DBPSK modulation scheme and ZETA’s Advanced M-FSK modulation, allowing continuity of operations for both party’s customers.

Zhuoqun Li, the CEO and Founder at ZifiSense said, “This partnership capitalizes on the complementary strengths of both companies and leverages our combined network coverage to enable hybrid IoT solutions to create a more vibrant, integrated and seamless industrial IoT ecosystem. The collaboration is expected to foster mutually compatible IoT ecosystems in the market, providing our customers with more diverse, convenient, and cost-effective IoT services.”

Henri Bong, the CEO & Co-Founder of UnaBiz, met Zhuoqun Li during his recent visit to China with Business France and President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron.

“UnaBiz is committed to create A Unified LPWAN World with our partners. By leveraging the well-established ZETA network in China and our strong 0G Network commercialized by 0G Operators in Europe and beyond, we are certain that we can open more doors and use-cases that translate to bigger opportunities for all LPWAN solution makers and service providers.”

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Aeris, a leading global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, today announced that M Auto, the leading provider of electric mobility solutions in Africa, is utilizing Aeris’ secure, Intelligent IoT connectivity to help enable sustainable transportation across the continent.

M Auto is now the largest electric vehicle start-up in Africa, with 2,000 e-bikes on the ground and 3,000 bikes ready for market. M Auto is also creating employment across Africa by investing in manufacturing and deploying e-Bikes across the continent, with Togo and Benin being the first two countries to go live.

M Auto’s vision is to replace all African motorcycles powered by an internal combustion engine with electric by 2030 while creating more than one million jobs. Its mission is to provide access to innovative and sustainable electric mobility solutions to improve the quality of life of all African users by creating an e-mobility experience that is sustainable (has zero carbon emissions), affordable, digitally enabled, and offers an unparalleled mileage range via swappable charging battery stations.

Since partnering in 2022, Aeris has helped M Auto through the initial launch of their EV products and services and enabled them to gain the ‘first mover advantage’ by shortening M Auto’s time-to-market. M Auto utilizes the Aeris Intelligent IoT Network to deploy its devices faster and Aeris’ support services to scale more quickly into new markets. In addition, the continued expansion of M Auto in Africa is boosted by the Aeris Intelligent IoT Network, which provides a robust platform with reliable connectivity everywhere to help build and scale innovative IoT programs including sustainable mobility solutions. Aeris’ global subscriber identity module (SIM), which is deployed at the point of manufacture, enabled M Auto to reduce its supply chain costs and solution deployment time.

Shegun Adjadi Bakari, CEO of M Auto, commented:
“At M Auto, our credo is to offer high quality products at affordable prices everywhere in Africa and for everyone. Aeris’ high-quality service and IoT expertise has assisted M Auto in providing access to innovative and sustainable electric mobility solutions. We have partnered with Aeris to expand our fleet in Togo, Benin, and beyond. By partnering with Aeris, we are making sustainable transportation more accessible as we continue our mission to transform lives.”

Mohsen Mohseninia, VP Market Development, EU at Aeris stated:

“We are delighted to help M Auto expand their capabilities and deliver sustainable transportation to the people throughout Africa. Aeris’ ability to offer secure, intelligent IoT connectivity at the most optimized total cost of ownership ensures that M Auto’s e-bikes are operational and reliable regardless of where they are deployed in Africa.”

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The new prepaid Gigatariff from M2MC for LowPower networks will operate in 45 countries around the world.

M2MC, a global leader in the field of device communication management in the Internet of Things (IoT), is launching a new prepaid Gigatariff.

Its main advantage is the price: for connecting and sending data from IoT devices, users will pay only €2,59 per year, which is no more than the price of a cup of quality coffee.

The obstacles of IoT

M2M Communication Holding is the company behind the service miotiq, a communication platform for LowPower NB-IoT and LTE-M networks with low maintenance costs and low energy consumption. However, getting the fastest and most efficient connection to these networks was not an easy task. Compared to communication via traditional mobile data networks, these are much more demanding technologies.

For a long time, in the area of connection to NB-IoT and LTE-M, the limit was not only the high price of the end devices, but also the price of communication. Compared to regular mobile tariffs, the prices were at first glance low, usually reaching a maximum of €10 per year. However, the price was still too high for deploying tens and hundreds of thousands of sensors (in one country). M2MC is now bringing a major change.

Solution from M2MC: Gigatariff

With the Gigatariff, the price of a connection a for a year in 45 countries of the world (including, for example, most EU countries, the USA and Australia) corresponds to the price of one cup of coffee in a good café. A complete secure connection between the device and an IoT hub (such as Microsoft Azure, Google IoT or AWS) is now available for €25.90 for 10 years. The annual costs are thus only €2.59.

Karel Krčmář, founder and CEO of M2MC:

“The new tariff for NB-IoT and LTE-M networks is a response to customer needs. It makes us one of the best both in technology and in price for IoT services. Our customers have a truly functioning and secure service at their disposal, which enables them to mass deploy IoT solutions in 45 countries around the world.”

Unlimited tariff

The new plan includes a total of 1 Gb of data. In the context of LowPower devices, it can basically be described as an unlimited tariff, because end IoT devices (such as sensors) transmit only a very small amount of data and work for several years without the need to replace or recharge the batteries.

LowPower technologies are used, for example, to control energy consumption. They make it possible to send information about the state of the water, gas or electricity meters (or the flood sensor or security sensor for example) for several years without the need to recharge the battery.

Outlook for LowPower networks

Czech Republic (together with Holland) became one of the first countries in the world that could use NB-IoT technologies. It was launched with full coverage both outdoors and indoors five years ago. Since then, the miotiq platform has helped dozens of global device developers for these LowPower networks and application developers that work with sensor data to connect their products quickly and efficiently.

Experts predicted an early mass deployment of sensors and other LowPower devices. The speed of deployment was delayed first by the covid-19 pandemic and now by the crisis associated with the war in Ukraine and overheating economies. However, M2MC is optimistic about future developments in the field of LowPower devices.

“There are already reports of a calming down in the supply chains of components, which means that the prices will be reduced again, and their deliveries will be accelerated. Heavy investment in semiconductor manufacturing in the US and Europe will also aid lower prices. We are already seeing real projects for tens of thousands of sensors. As they will gradually increase, these numerous orders will also push prices down,” explains Karel Krčmář.

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Network Delivers Coast-to-Coast Coverage – 370 Cities, 130 Key Logistics Points.

Everynet, the world’s largest network operator for national LoRaWAN® networks, offers coast-to-coast access to Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology in the United States.

The coverage continues to expand – now available in nearly 370 cities which includes more than 130 key logistics points.

Everynet is the only network provider delivering a nationwide, 64-channel, carrier-grade network in the United States. Leveraging the full spectrum allocated by the FCC, Everynet’s robust network offers dense coverage in urban areas, while their long-range connectivity is delivering coverage across key logistics points. Those taking advantage of LPWAN can benefit from lower operating costs, longer battery life and increased network longevity.

Since launching the network in August 2021, Everynet has been actively deploying solutions within key verticals to address everything from smart metering and monitoring to flood management. As demand for LPWAN grows in the United States, Everynet’s network supports top IoT use cases including:

• Utilities. Applications enable utilities to remotely monitor, maintain and gather data on water systems, substations, smart grid reclosers, transformers, LPG gas and residential and commercial metering.
• Smart Cities. Cities can easily monitor and manage lighting, streamline waste management services, manage flooding and check air quality.
• Smart Infrastructure. Applications to monitor critical infrastructure including roads, pipelines and transportation of materials. In addition, the network can be used to monitor freight rail, shipping ports and subways to streamline operations and gather data for predictive maintenance.

Everynet also recognizes the growing need for LPWAN as it relates to asset tracking. Its neutral host, open ecosystem network is ideal for organizations interested in bringing their supply chain logistics function into the connected world. By managing the location, temperature, humidity and shock on everything from pallets to containers and goods, organizations can effectively receive real-time data on the movement, condition and arrival of assets through the complete supply chain.

Gabriel Nave, VP Business Development, explains:

“The addition of more than 130 logistics points to the Everynet network opens the door to improved asset tracking for organizations of all sizes.”

“With long range indoor and outdoor connectivity and global roaming tracking capabilities, organizations have total asset visibility at key points along the journey – enabling them to more effectively meet customer expectations.”

“To say that recent disruptive events like COVID-19, trade disputes, cyberterrorism and the war in Ukraine have had a huge impact on the global supply chain is to put it lightly,” states James Brehm, Founder and Chief Technology Evangelist of James Brehm Associates. “As supply chains are adapting and rebounding, low power, low-cost network availability like the Everynet neutral host network can be a boon for supply chain agility and resilience.”

The United States is just the latest country to benefit from Everynet’s low-cost, LPWAN network connectivity. With a history of defining and delivering meaningful SLAs to their partners and end users, Everynet operates carrier grade networks throughout Asia, EMEA and the Americas. They welcome any platform provider, device maker and solution provider to take advantage of the newly launched, continually expanding U.S. network through its Ethingz Ecosystem Partner Program.

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Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), and VIoT Group, a pioneer in smart urban & industrial park development in Vietnam, today announced their partnership to rollout Vietnam’s first nationwide LoRaWAN® IoT network, and VIoT’s plan to support Helium’s “The People’s Network”.

Launched in 2017, VIoT introduced IoT smart-city applications in Vietnam in 2018 with a LoRaWAN® streetlighting project and has expanded its offer to vertical-market applications such as smart metering by utilities, end-to-end air-water-quality monitoring, and early flood-incident management systems.

The company’s lighting-as-a-service (LaaS) and connectivity-as-a-service (CaaS) business-leasing models will be deployed through its partnership with Kerlink to enable Helium’s HNT blockchain and cryptocurrency mining in peer-to-peer wireless IoT networks. VIoT will thus distribute Kerlink Helium-enabled hotspots and deploy its own IoT network at the same time.

“These deployments will make it possible for Vietnamese factories, businesses, cities and consumers to benefit from of cost effective, easy-to-deploy vertical wireless solutions, and to use Helium’s global, decentralized network of hotspots to disrupt traditional telcos’ subscription-based operating models. Think AirBnB or Grab for telcos: if I have an empty room, power and internet why would I not use it as a network tower?” said Viet Nguyen, founder and CEO of VIoT Group.

“VIoT Group collaborates with partners and household owners in strategic locations to roll out Helium’s The People Network. Our goal is to be the first to leverage this opportunity in Vietnam for corporations and local governments that aim to benefit from the most cost-effective and highly secured blockchain-powered IoT backbone network.”

The company said the initial deployment phase of its LoRaWAN® IoT network, including approximately 350 Kerlink gateways, will be completed by the end of May and will cover six Vietnamese cities and municipalities this year. The second phase, will install approximately 1,400 additional Kerlink gateways, is expected to be completed by the end of 2022 and cover 10 more cities in 2023.

More broadly, the company will market its nationwide managed IoT network for turnkey solutions mixing sensors, connectivity, integration, and applications, such as smart lighting and smart metering, in a single open IoT platform.

Called “The People’s Network”, Helium technology uses the company’s LongFi architecture that combines the LoRaWAN® wireless protocol (200 times the coverage of the WiFi protocol) with the Helium blockchain, enabling any LoRaWAN® device to transfer data on the Helium network. This connection provides public, long-range and low-power wireless coverage for LoRaWAN®-enabled IoT sensors and devices because LongFi’s roaming capabilities support micropayment transactions so customers pay only based on network usage.

“Individuals worldwide have used Helium’s network to create more than 642,000 hotspots,” said Rene Arbefeuille, Kerlink’s vice president for Asia Pacific.

“The connected hotspots provide cities with miles of low-power network coverage for billions of devices and are paid in Helium’s cryptocurrency, HNT. Kerlink’s industrial-grade indoor Wirnet iFemtoCell and Wirnet iFemtoCell-evolution, as well as carrier-grade outdoor Wirnet iStation IoT gateways, have been enabling the use of HNT cryptocurrency mining on the LoRaWAN® protocol for the past year.”

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Aeris today announced the next generation of its Intelligent IoT Network, a unique suite of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based capabilities that enable superior global IoT connectivity and network performance, increased security performance, and best in-class IoT network support.

The Aeris Intelligent IoT Network provides clients with the most dynamic, flexible, reliable, and secure IoT network on the market. Unlike other mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and mobile network operator (MNO) IoT solution providers, the Aeris Intelligent IoT Network is built on a foundation of Machine Learning, Big Data, and Data Science that extends shared intelligence across infrastructure, applications, and services.

“Today, our company is leveraging decades of vision and experience to help customers realize the remarkable potential of their connected IoT devices by providing access to the most intelligent and secure IoT Network in the market,” said Marc Jones, Chairman and CEO of Aeris.

“The Aeris Intelligent IoT Network is the only dynamic cellular IoT network designed from the ground up with intelligence at its core, offering unmatched network security, operational efficiencies and the flexibility to build, launch, and scale complex IoT deployments across the world.”

As part of this announcement, Aeris is also unveiling the Intelligent Security Center that provides built-in visibility and analytics to help clients accurately prevent, detect, and respond to potential malicious activities.

For the first time ever, cellular IoT solution providers can transition from a reactive security approach to a proactive security plan with the Aeris Intelligent Security Center. According to IBM, the average security breach can cost up to $4.2 million, and breaches identified within 30 days, on average, incur a savings of over $1 million of the total cost of the security breach expense.

The Aeris Intelligent Security Center can significantly reduce the cost of security breaches by providing unprecedented visibility into proactive and deep security insights. With Aeris, cellular IoT solution providers now have the tools to help them detect and prevent potential security breaches and reduce the corresponding response time from months to minutes.

“The Aeris Intelligent IoT Network provides additional flexibility, operational efficiencies and greater security to Bboxx’s approximate 400,000 IoT devices that enable us to deliver affordable, reliable, and clean energy to millions of people living in off-grid communities and those living without a reliable grid connection, in the developing world. Through the Aeris Intelligent Security Center, Bboxx has access to intelligent insights that enable us to reduce our risks and confidently deliver energy at scale across different geographical boundaries.” commented Christopher Baker-Brian, Co-Founder and MD Product Division at Bboxx.

This product release will be one of many coming in 2022 around the Aeris Intelligent IoT Network and will include future enhancements that leverage Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to further operational efficiencies, security, and scale of connected IoT programs.

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Senet, Inc., and Helium, today introduced new network visualization and planning tools to assist customers with deploying IoT solutions at scale across the United States.

Integrated Coverage Map

Through a previously announced network integration, Senet is providing its customers with LoRaWAN connectivity from Helium-compatible Hotspots under its Extended Coverage Services. Supporting this integration, Senet has enhanced its US Coverage Map to present a harmonized view of its public carrier-grade coverage and areas covered by more than 150,000 Helium-compatible Hotspots in the US.

This integrated and interactive network map empowers customers with planning information from the nation’s largest and fastest growing LoRaWAN network providers. The partnership increases Senet’s metro area coverage from 1,300 to over 2,000 cities and densifies coverage in major shipping ports, key logistics corridors, and major agricultural areas. It is the first US-wide LoRaWAN network and the only LoRaWAN network in the US designed, built and operated by US owned businesses.

Key attributes of the coverage map include:

• Display of Senet and Helium coverage from a single map view, illustrating overlapping and extended coverage areas
• Zip code search and zoom functionality, allowing users to view the coverage available at any location
• Dynamic updating as new gateways and hotspots are deployed
• Viewable on both web and mobile platforms

View the Coverage Map

Enhanced Network Planning Tools

Senet has also updated its Application Provider Portal tools to further assist its customers with network coverage guidance and density information for application development and deployment planning. Through the click of a mouse, Senet customers can “drop a pin” on a network planning map. Subsequently, path quality to that location from the Senet network is automatically calculated and displayed along with the display of the number of Helium gateways in proximity to that location.

“Over our years of experience in IoT, we have learned very clearly that this is not a ‘build it and they will come’ network opportunity. Rather, each customer application requires flexible geographic coverage and various signal propagation models. As we partner with companies like Helium to deliver ubiquitous LoRaWAN network connectivity across the US, providing standardized coverage information and robust planning tools are increasingly important in delivering on the promise of flexible IoT connectivity where it is needed, when it’s needed, and at the right cost,” said Bruce Chatterley, CEO of Senet. “These tools will continue to gain functionality over time, serving as indispensable resources for developing, deploying, and managing IoT solutions at scale.”

Increased Data Traffic

The densified coverage areas where Senet and Helium networks overlap, combined with areas of Helium coverage where Senet is not yet deployed, offer immediate and measurable value to solution providers and end customers.

For example, even though Senet has deployed a LoRaWAN network across all five boroughs of New York City, one of Senet’s major customers experienced a 25% increase in connected asset reporting as a result of gaining access to Helium coverage through Senet’s network services.

“Completing our network integration with Senet was an exciting and important first step in our partnership,” said Amir Haleem, Helium’s CEO and co-founder.

“Now, with Senet’s expanded network visualization and planning tools, customers can more easily identify coverage areas, plan their connectivity requirements, and scale their solution deployments across Helium and Senet coverage areas.”

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Everynet, the world’s largest network operator for national LoRaWAN® networks, today expanded their LoRaWAN network across seven more cities including Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Tampa, Houston, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis.

These cities join Phoenix, Austin, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte and Portland with immediate access to Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology.

As phase one of its U.S. national rollout, Everynet is deploying network services to the top 36 metropolitan areas. For enterprise users, this makes the benefits of LoRaWAN easily accessible. Those who make the transition from cellular or private networks enjoy substantial benefits, including lower operating costs, longer battery life and increased network longevity. The U.S. is the latest country to benefit from the enterprise solutions delivered through Everynet’s global network. Through these networks around the world, Everynet has already processed billions of messages.

For municipalities around the United States, Everynet’s expansion couldn’t come at a better time. “For some time now, cities have been evaluating the best way to evolve and support essential services, improve infrastructure and become smart cities. With the recent passage of the U.S. infrastructure spending bill, cities of all sizes now have an opportunity to deliver on these goals,” said Lawrence Latham, CEO of Everynet BV. “We’re excited to play a critical role in these efforts by enabling massive IoT through our national network.”

The top IoT uses for the Everynet network include:

• Smart Cities. Cities can easily monitor and manage lighting, streamline waste management services, manage flooding and check air quality.
• Smart Infrastructure. Applications to monitor critical infrastructure including roads, pipelines and transportation of materials. In addition, the network can be used to monitor freight rail, shipping ports and subways to streamline operations and gather data for predictive maintenance.
• Utilities. Applications enable utilities to remotely monitor, maintain and gather data on water systems, substations, smart grid reclosers, transformers, LPG gas and residential and commercial metering.
• Supply Chain Logistics. Organizations can track and monitor critical assets such as pallets, containers and goods. By managing the geo-location, cold-chain monitoring, humidity and shock, enterprises can effectively receive real-time data on the movement, condition and arrival of assets through the complete supply chain.

Everynet’s neutral-host business model enables Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), Application Service Providers (ASPs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to offer carrier grade Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) IoT services to their customers.

As part of their U.S. national LoRaWAN network rollout, Everynet is deploying TEKTELIC Carrier Grade 64-Channel LoRaWAN Mega Gateways to ensure the best radio performance and network reliability. The LoRaWAN open standards-based ecosystem provides companies with a selection of hundreds of devices and applications. LoRaWAN radio frequency technology, used by Everynet, is a widely adopted long-range, low-power solution that helps enable ultra-low cost IoT projects worldwide. Its characteristics make Everynet’s network the best option for customers looking for reliability and longevity.

Everynet welcomes any platform provider, device maker and solution provider to take advantage of the newly launched, continually expanding U.S. network through its Ethingz Ecosystem Partner Program.

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Everynet, the world’s largest network operator for national LoRaWAN® networks, announced today the launch of the national LoRaWAN® Internet of Things (IoT) wireless data network in Phoenix, Austin, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, and Portland.

These cities are the initial wave of Everynet’s national network rollout that includes the top 36 metropolitan areas and key logistics corridors across the United States. With this deployment, Everynet furthers its position as the award-winning provider of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology around the globe, which is already processing billions of messages.

As the U.S. is investing in key infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and lighting, now cities have the ability to wirelessly connect a variety of IoT sensors to the cloud economically without having to build communications infrastructure.

The top IoT uses for the Everynet network include:

• Smart City: Cities can easily monitor and manage lighting, streamline waste management services, manage flooding, and check air quality.
• Smart Infrastructure: Applications to monitor critical infrastructure including roads, pipelines, and transportation of materials. In addition, the network can be used to monitor freight rail, shipping ports, and subways, to streamline operations and gather data for predictive maintenance.
• Utilities: Applications to remotely monitor, maintain and gather data on water systems, substations, smart grid reclosers, transformers, LPG gas and residential and commercial metering.
• Supply Chain Logistics: Tracking and monitoring critical assets such as pallets, containers and goods. By managing the geo-location, cold-chain monitoring, humidity and shock, enterprises can effectively receive real-time data on the movement, condition and arrival of assets through the complete supply chain.

Andres Carvallo, Founder and CEO of CMG Consulting LLC and Smart Grid Godfather, said:

“LoRaWAN connected infrastructure, assets and services help deliver a more digitized, decentralized and decarbonized society that leverages Internet of Things as a platform for better efficiency and sustainability about most work, play, and living requirements. Everynet’s offering is a timely game changer for asset owners.”

Everynet’s neutral-host business model enables mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), application service providers (ASPs), managed service providers (MSPs) and internet service providers (ISPs) to offer carrier grade Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) IoT services to their customers.

Everynet is deploying TEKTELIC Carrier Grade 64-Channel LoRaWAN Mega Gateways for the U.S. National LoRaWAN® network in order to ensure the best radio performance and network reliability. In addition, the LoRaWAN open standards-based ecosystem provides companies with a selection of hundreds of devices and applications.

LoRaWAN radio frequency technology, utilized by Everynet, is a widely adopted long-range, low-power solution that helps build ultra-low cost IoT projects worldwide. Its characteristics make Everynet’s network the best option for end customers looking for reliability and longevity, especially in difficult environments for wireless connectivity.

Everynet welcomes any platform provider, device maker and solution provider to take advantage of the newly launched U.S. network through its Ethingz Ecosystem Partner Program.

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Since 2020 RAK has been a key partner with Helium in creating reliable and top-class hardware capable of seamless connectivity. The goal of this newest addition to the RAK product family is to create a more accessible entry point for consumers to build and mine the cryptocurrency $HNT on The People’s Network.

RAKwireless Technology Co., Ltd. (RAK), a pioneer in wireless end-to-end solutions and IoT technology, announces today the launch of its new company, MNTD. (pronounced as minted), a crypto-hardware company providing easy-to-use mining products to consumers.

The launch includes two new miners, one limited edition Goldspot Miner and the flagship MNTD. Miner. The new Goldspot Miner will feature VIP customer support and focus on providing an exceptional consumer experience and customer satisfaction. This launch serves as a testament to RAK’s commitment to the People’s Network and passion to make mining accessible for everyone.

MNTD and its products stem from the response to the massive demand for miners. MNTD. and RAK are planning to expedite shipments to crypto enthusiasts throughout the world. Due to feedback from our community, the newest launch will not accept pre-orders and will now go live and ship right away to customers. Interested customers can check on inventory using the live inventory tracker available on the website.

Despite a year of record chip shortages and setbacks, RAK has successfully supplied 60,000 units in the last few months to members of The People’s Network. The brand is on track to supply many more throughout the rest of the year.

“We view the launch of the Limited Edition Goldspot Miner to be a testament to our ongoing mission in liaison with Helium; a partnership that has allowed us to build simple, secure, and scalable solutions to help build and expand The People’s Network,” says RAKwireless CEO, Ken Yu.

“We unequivocally recognize the power this product has been able to provide to IoT and crypto enthusiasts across the world. With MNTD, we want to cater to the demands of the public with an introductory interest in crypto, we want consumers to look forward to having the limited edition miner, in-stock and ready-to-ship as quickly as possible.”

Last month, Helium secured $111 million in a token sale led by Andreessen Horowitz. The decentralized peer-to-peer 5G wireless network is built from the Internet of Things (IoT) using blockchain technology. Donned “The People’s Network,” miner hotspot Helium enthusiasts users buy the equipment and host it at home to be able to mine crypto and access the network. It’s a quick ‘plug and play’ process, the whole experience of setting up a miner is possible in under 20 mins. The product is coupled around a modern reward system built around a kind of cryptocurrency, the Helium Token (HNT) that users can effectively mine for. Since 2020, RAK has been a key partner to Helium in creating reliable and top-class hardware to power Helium Hotspots.

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Combined Networks Capable of Connecting Billions of Low Power Sensor-Based IoT Devices Across the United States.

Senet, Inc.¹ and Helium², today announced a network roaming integration, broadening access to public LoRaWAN network connectivity for customers deploying IoT applications throughout the United States.

The Helium Network, also known as “The People’s Network”, joins a growing number of network operators, Radio Access Network (RAN) Partners and network infrastructure providers partnering with Senet to ensure that LoRaWAN connectivity can be accessed when and where it is needed, and at the optimal cost. Senet operates the first and only National public, carrier-grade LoRaWAN network and through this roaming integration, its customers deploying enterprise and consumer-grade devices now have expanded access to public network coverage provided by over 175,000 Helium-compatible Hotspots deployed by individuals throughout the US. This network access is offered by Senet under its Extended Coverage offering and is supported by Senet network management services, delivering the highest levels of reliability and responsiveness for scaled IoT applications.

For Helium-compatible Hotspot owners, this partnership provides an opportunity for increased network traffic generated by high density IoT applications being deployed by Senet customers, such as asset tracking, logistics and supply chain monitoring, environmental monitoring, and municipal (Smart City) services. These customers represent well over one billion transactions processed on the Senet network annually. Accumulated data transfer and “proof-of-coverage” transactions earn Hotspot owners HNT cryptocurrency for their contribution to building and maintaining the Helium Network infrastructure.

“Our collaboration with the Helium Network demonstrates Senet’s commitment to leading through a combination of innovation and partnerships,” said Bruce Chatterley, CEO of Senet.

“Helium created a unique and complementary business model for deploying LoRaWAN networks and the combination of extended network coverage and the potential economic incentive of HNT puts Senet and the Helium Network in a leading position to move the market a step closer to pervasive low power wide area network coverage for IoT applications throughout the United States.”

“Senet’s dominant position in the commercial LoRaWAN network market and experience with scaled IoT solution deployments are examples of the success we look for as we partner to deliver value to the Helium ecosystem,” said Amir Haleem, Helium’s CEO and co-founder.

“This is an exciting announcement for the industry. The roaming integration with Senet is made possible by the Helium blockchain and brings together two of the fastest- growing LoRaWAN networks in the United States, delivering a significant opportunity for our Hotspot owners to benefit from the rapidly growing IoT services economy.”

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Company Rapidly Expanding LoRaWAN® IoT Network Coverage Across the US.

Senet, Inc., today announced new services and network coverage plans to deliver broader access to low power wide area network (LPWAN) coverage for IoT applications across the United States.

Today’s announcement includes integration services that enable seamless interconnectivity between Senet and 3rd party LoRaWAN® networks, and wholesale network plans that allow operator partners to sell Senet coverage with carrier-grade service level agreements.

Senet’s experience operating the largest and most densely deployed public carrier-grade LoRaWAN network in the United States has led to several innovative and disruptive service offerings and business models designed to rapidly deploy and expand IoT network coverage, including the company’s Radio Access Network (RAN) Partner Services, Operator Enablement Services and patented Low Power Wide Area Virtual Network (LVN).

Now, through its new “Senet Extended Coverage” offering, customers utilizing Senet’s public network have expanded access to connectivity provided by contracted operator partners. Senet Extended Coverage allows its customers to use 3rd party operator partner networks in areas where Senet is not yet deployed or access densified connectivity where Senet and its partners both offer coverage. In all cases, Senet’s network management services deliver the highest levels of reliability and responsiveness for massively scaled IoT applications.

In addition, Senet is now offering connectivity plans that enable operator partners to sell wholesale, SLA-backed network coverage. These plans are beneficial to LoRaWAN network operators that may not provide the carrier-grade service and support required by a segment of their customer base. Plans are available where Senet offers public network coverage today and new network builds and densification will be considered based on application and operational profiles.

“As demand for LoRaWAN network services grows at a rapid pace, we are continuously innovating to expand coverage and maintain our position as the benchmark for reliable service and support,” said Bruce Chatterley, CEO of Senet.

“With our Extended Coverage offering and wholesale connectivity plans, customers benefit from greater and more reliable public low power wide area network access, which removes one of the most significant barriers to successfully scaling IoT deployments across cities, counties and communities.”

Senet operates the largest and most densely deployed public carrier-grade LoRaWAN network in the United States, deployed in over in 29 states, covering over 1,300 cities, serving a population of over 55 million people and processing millions of transactions daily.

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KORE Customers Will Have First Access to New National LoRaWAN Network.

KORE today announced that it is expanding its international partnership with Everynet, the world’s largest network operator for national LoRaWAN® networks, into the U.S. at a time when the need to capture and transport small packets of data is growing and use cases for Massive IoT are accelerating.

According to Transforma Insights, by 2025, 358 million Massive IoT devices will exist in the U.S. and over 2 billion devices globally. This trend is one of several that is fueling the expanded relationship between the two companies.

“Our relationship with Everynet is battle-tested in Brazil where we started our partnership some three years ago, and we are bringing those learnings into the U.S. as LoRa begins to mature in this country,” said KORE President and CEO Romil Bahl.

“While most people think of KORE as the global, independent leader in cellular IoT CaaS, the reality is we also integrate satellite bearers and provide services related to unlicensed cellular technologies like LoRa.”

Leveraging the KORE and Everynet partnership, for example, water utilities can operate, maintain, and monetize a water distribution system efficiently. Water metering is a Massive IoT use case that requires a variety of connectivity needs on the network, not just big bandwidth provided by cellular connectivity, which makes LoRaWAN a well-suited connectivity technology.

KORE customers will have the opportunity to take advantage of the new LoRaWAN network Everynet is currently building in the U.S. This coincides well with the impending 2G and 3G sunsets, as IoT customers create migration plans that leverage lower-complexity connectivity for simpler IoT use cases. LoRaWAN provides customers with IoT connectivity options that ensure the transition from 2G and 3G is seamless. LoRaWAN is also gaining ground because of its network longevity, broad coverage characteristics, and the ability to lower the overall total cost of ownership of networks.

Everynet expects its LoRaWAN network to be operational in 36 cities and 100 logistics points by the end of November 2021. Already, the company systems have been fully integrated into the KORE platforms for the U.S. market to enable customers to simplify their Massive IoT deployments.

KORE and Everynet have a proven track record of success working together to reduce the complexity most organizations face when rolling out IoT initiatives. Since 2018, the two companies have been partnering in Brazil to deploy multiple solutions, leveraging the LoRaWAN network and the KORE platform for message brokerage and device management developed at its innovation hub, KORE Labs. The companies have implemented gas metering, water metering, and asset monitoring solutions throughout Brazil for industrial companies, municipalities, and manufacturers.

“We’re delighted to bring this compelling offering to the U.S. market with KORE, by building on our successes and learnings abroad,” said Lawrence Latham, Chief Executive Officer of Everynet. “Important advantages organizations will experience with a national LoRaWAN network are secure ultra-low cost connections, long-battery life, and a simple means to connect billions of devices to the cloud. We are looking forward to working with KORE Wireless to help businesses gain operational efficiencies, enable innovation, and create new business models.”

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iWire announces a Series A $34 million funding round, led by Noor Capital. The company will expand, over the coming years, its geographic presence across 12 countries, by building the digital communication infrastructure to power massive IoT.

iWire has so far raised more than $47 million, over the past three years. Bpifrance, the French sovereign wealth fund and a leading Export Credit Agency in Europe (Bpifrance Assurance Export acting on behalf of the French State), participated with Noor Capital in this funding round by granting a long-term equipment purchase option to iWire, through a Buyer Credit agreement.

Launched in April 2018, iWire builds country-wide communications networks to power massive IoT solutions, using Sigfox technology, 0G network pioneer and leading IoT service provider, since 2010. The IoT network allows large scale businesses such as utility companies, smart cities, smart facilities and logistics service providers to deploy massive IoT solutions in a fast, cost-effective and highly scalable way.

The demand for dedicated IoT networks is growing world-wide and considering billions of connected devices, the timing of the network deployment, is highly significant. iWire has already deployed the Sigfox network in the UAE in 2019. With these new funds, iWire wishes to extend its network coverage over new markets such as India, as well as Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Tunisia. Starting next year, iWire will be expanding its network to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and a few more countries in the Middle East, Africa are on the roadmap.

In addition to its network expansion and IoT service offerings, iWire is developing IoT devices under its own brand “iWire Technologies”. The company has great ambitions in this new business, as the market for connected devices is experiencing exponential growth. Forecasts show that Global IoT market estimated today to $200 billion is expected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025. The number of connected devices estimated today at 35 billion may reach 75 billion over the next three to five years.

iWire is aiming to offer a wide range of high-quality connected products such as utility meters, gas sensors, health watch, smart ID, smoke detectors, container trackers and streetlighting solutions. To expand its activity, iWire has targeted high-volume industries that use these connected products the most such as: Utilities, Smart Cities, Smart Facilities, Digital Health and Smart Logistics. The strategy is to develop IoT products and sell them through distribution channels on a global scale. Having one of the largest communication networks, designed for massive IoT across multiple geographies, is highly synergistic.

To achieve this mission iWire seems to be well suited, as its knowledge of deploying the IoT networks has enabled it to understand the various challenges faced by the industry and specially to focus on the opportunities not only in emerging markets, but also in Europe and in the US, over the years to come.

“At iWire, we offer to our customers, an alternative to legacy connectivity solutions, which enables successful digital transformation at a lower cost of ownership. Our solutions contribute to our customers’ business efficiencies as well as their satisfaction. This investment is only the beginning of our journey and a great sign that we are on the right track. We are proud to have the trust of such an investor and we will continue expanding our network and our products to transform the digital infrastructure in the region.” explained Ahmed Fasih Akhtar, the CEO of iWire.

Jeremy Prince, the CEO of Sigfox, adds:

“Companies and organizations across the world are embracing IoT and 0G to transform the way they operate. We are thrilled to have a great company like iWire amongst our incredible community of Sigfox Operators. Our unique international network already allows customers to benefit from 0G in a seamless way in 72+ countries. The new markets iWire is adding offer tremendous potential and we look forward to a very successful collaboration.”

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Telecom operator Citymesh acquires the Belgian Sigfox operator ENGIE M2M

With this acquisition, Citymesh completes its wireless portfolio with 0G connectivity. The Sigfox network is ideally suited for IoT projects that use ultra-low bandwidth and need long battery life. The global roaming capabilities will allow Citymesh to support both national and international customers.

Citymesh 0G

The choice for the Sigfox network was made deliberately. Compared to other 0G networks, Sigfox offers ultra-low power consumption combined with low hardware and network costs. This network type is ideally suited for digital water meters, track & trace applications, and challenging locations such as concrete or underground structures.

A 0G network efficiently sends small data packets over low frequencies that reach further than, for example, WiFi. In Belgium, the Sigfox network currently connects more than 250,000 IoT devices.

Strategic acquisition

With this acquisition of the Sigfox network, Citymesh now owns a national IoT network in addition to its 4G and 5G licences. This 0G technology is perfect for IoT applications thanks to its lower power consumption and low bandwidth.”The acquisition of a national IoT network further shapes our ambition as the fourth telecom operator in the B2B market,” states Mitch De Geest, CEO of Citymesh. “With this network, we can support customers’ IoT projects, using a single contract, anywhere in the world.”

In December 2020, Citymesh announced a new majority shareholder, Cegeka. Thanks to this strategic partnership, Citymesh is now able to further invest in and expand its technology portfolio. Mitch De Geest: “Citymesh will focus on installing, monitoring and connecting sensors. From that point on Cegeka can work on the normalization, consolidation and visualization of the data to optimize business processes.”

Stijn Bijnens, CEO of Cegeka:

“The expansion of the wireless portfolio with 0G connectivity creates added value for Cegeka. It offers additional possibilities for our IT solutions. We can collect data from our customers via the Sigfox IoT network. Our specialists in the field of data science and data intelligence can subsequently help our customers to use that data in a smart way to make better decisions.”

Strengthened market position

Citymesh already offers IoT services and will further strengthen its market position with this IoT network.

“Now, we can offer all communication technologies, from 0G to 5G,” says Mitch De Geest: “Our customers, ranging from cities to enterprises, can rely on us for all-in-one solutions, completely tailored to their budget and needs. For example, a city can opt for a WiFi network in the public library, smart city furniture in a market square and noise sensors in busy streets to map out noise pollution. A company may choose a mobile private 5G network combined with smart sensors. For every connectivity question, we have an appropriate solution.”

Shared ambitions

The ENGIE M2M team, existing customers and projects are incorporated into Citymesh. “The operational and commercial synergies are clear. The ambition to be trusted IoT advisors for our customers and partners was always there. Through this acquisition, our customers will have access to a wide range of technologies and in doing so we extend the value proposition,” explains Dirk Indigne, CEO of ENGIE M2M.

Jeremy Prince, CEO of Sigfox: “We have had the pleasure of working with ENGIE M2M for the past 6 years in Belgium. They have done a great job deploying the network and accelerating the adoption of Sigfox in this country. We are very excited to see them move towards the next phase with Citymesh. It also illustrates that 0G is a perfect addition to other technologies and that most often we “complete” rather than “compete”! We warmly congratulate all parties and look forward to continuing working together as massive IoT is becoming a reality.”

The acquisition is accompanied by the exit of all shareholders. Neither parties are releasing any financial details.

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As the World’s Largest Provider of National LoRaWAN Networks, Everynet Launches IoT Network starting with the Top 36 Metropolitan Areas in the United States.

Everynet, the world’s largest network operator for national LoRaWAN® networks, along with Crown Castle, announced today the launch of the national LoRaWAN® Internet of Things (IoT) network in the United States.

The first phase of Everynet’s national network rollout will include the top 36 metropolitan areas and key logistics corridors across the United States, expected to go live by the end of 2021. With this deployment, Everynet furthers its position as the leading provider of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology around the globe, which is already processing billions of messages.

Everynet’s neutral-host business model enables mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), application service providers (ASPs), managed service providers (MSPs) and internet service providers (ISPs) to offer carrier grade Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) IoT services to their customers. In addition to the U.S. market, Everynet networks are live in Brazil, Indonesia, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Puerto Rico, Ireland and Iceland. Everynet also participates in the LoRa Alliance global association that offers roaming to more than 27 countries across the globe.

Lawrence Latham, CEO of Everynet, said:

“Expansion to the U.S. market is an important part of our global development. Our ultra-low-cost networks are already live across the globe, and we are pleased to enable nationwide, no CAPEX, turn-key IoT networks for our CSP partners.”

“Everynet networks deliver carrier grade connectivity, with built-in resilience, security and meaningful SLAs without any need for network CAPEX from our wholesale customers.”

To enable the network, Everynet will utilize Crown Castle’s tower assets. Crown Castle is the largest provider of communications infrastructure in the United States. Featuring more than 40,000 cell towers and nearly 80,000 route miles of fiber, Crown Castle has the existing infrastructure and deployment capability for the long-term buildout of this network. Everynet’s 15-year commitment ensures that LoRaWAN customers, across the U.S., can easily go live on the network to monetize their deployments such as smart sensors or monitoring tools.

“It was an easy decision to work with Everynet to build out their LoRaWAN IoT connectivity. We both see the long-term value of LoRaWAN in the U.S. and embrace shared infrastructure access for customers. We look forward to helping Everynet go live with a much-needed network,” said Paul Reddick, vice president of strategy, business and product development for Crown Castle.

To enable long range connectivity for IoT devices on the network, Everynet collaborated with Semtech, a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and creator of LoRa® technology, a long range, low power solution for IoT applications using the LoRaWAN standard.

“Our work with Everynet extends back many years and across many different geographies. As a company, we are committed to helping our customers address real world challenges and make the world a better, sustainable planet,” said Mohan Maheswaran, president and CEO of Semtech.

“Everynet’s network launch will allow even more IoT applications and use cases leveraging LoRa to hit the U.S. market – everything from smart refrigeration and asset tracking to water conservation and utilities management.”

The LoRaWAN open standards-based ecosystem provides companies with a selection of hundreds of devices and applications. LoRaWAN radio frequency technology, utilized by Everynet, is a widely adopted long-range, low-power solution that helps build ultra-low cost IoT projects worldwide. Its characteristics make Everynet’s network the best option for end customers looking for reliability and longevity, especially in difficult environments for wireless connectivity.

The top uses for the Everynet network include:

• Utilities: Applications to remotely monitor, maintain and gather data on water systems, substations, smart grid reclosers, transformers, LPG gas and residential and commercial metering.
• Supply Chain Logistics: Tracking and monitoring critical assets such as pallets, containers and goods. By managing the geo-location, cold-chain monitoring, humidity and shock, enterprises can effectively receive real-time data on the movement, condition and arrival of assets through the complete supply chain.
• Smart Infrastructure: Applications to check air quality and monitor status of buildings and infrastructure such as lighting, HVAC, water utilization and leak detection, CO2, occupancy sensors and worker safety – all critical components to a safe return to work post-pandemic.

Everynet welcomes any platform provider, device maker and solution provider to take advantage of the newly launched U.S. network through its Ethingz Ecosystem Partner Program.

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Senet Network Management System Powers Local, Regional and Global IoT Network Growth.

Senet, Inc. and SenRa Tech Pvt. Ltd., a PAN India LoRaWAN® network service provider, today announced several significant milestones in their partnership to design, deploy and manage highly scalable LoRaWAN networks globally.

These milestones build on a partnership formed in 2017 in which SenRa chose Senet’s cloud-based Managed Network Services for IoT (MNSi®) to launch its LoRaWAN network rollout throughout India.

Rapid Growth in India

Since launching LoRaWAN connectivity services in India’s National Capital Region (NCR) in May 2017, SenRa has expanded its network operation to 74 cities across the country. Paramount to SenRa’s growth has been the time-to-market advantages offered by Senet’s managed network services, reducing a typical 18 – 24 month network rollout to an average of 90 days. This ability to rapidly roll out network coverage has allowed SenRa to focus on building strategic relationships with leading companies and across vertical markets such as Bosch in Industrial IoT, Smart Buildings and Smart Cities; Ripple Metering to deploy smart water and gas meters; PNI for smart parking and parking enforcement; and to support the India Government Smart City Mission.

SenRa’s most recent deployments include over 10,000 water meters connected at Pimpri-Chinchwad Smart City and more than 8,000 residential and commercial gas meters in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Ludhiana.

Global Expansion and Fostering Innovation Across the IoT Ecosystem

Beyond its growth throughout India, SenRa is utilizing Senet’s MNSi platform to expand its network deployments globally. SenRa has deployed or is in the process of deploying LoRaWAN networks in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa, including in Kuwait, Oman, Singapore, and Somalia, among other locations.

In support of SenRa’s global growth strategies, the companies are collaborating closely to fulfill end user requirements for carrier-grade LoRaWAN network services, certified devices and application adoption through collaborative device testing, partner ecosystem development and co-marketing initiatives.

Ali Hosseini, CEO of SenRa, said:

“While some network operators have struggled with the complexities of building and managing an IoT network from the ground up, SenRa has gained a significant competitive advantage by partnering with Senet to establish and expand our business.”

“The rich feature set of Senet’s managed networks services platform deliver all of the tools necessary to design, deploy and maintain our network infrastructure, onboard and support a growing number of customers at scale, and ensure the delivery of carrier-grade LoRaWAN connectivity across markets.”

Senet Network Server Advancements

Through a cloud-based architecture and by using a disciplined planned release process, Senet has implemented more than 45 major network server platform updates over the past 52 months, while consistently maintaining carrier-grade uptime. This results in continuously adding functionality to support the needs of network operator, RAN partner and solution provider customers using the network as a critical ingredient of their end-to-end services. Senet’s commitment to delivering market leading connectivity platforms allows network operators to offer carrier-grade SLA-backed services on an accelerated schedule to meet early demand, drive competitive prices through operating efficiencies and rapidly scale beyond their original footprint.

“We are extremely pleased to see the growth SenRa is experiencing across India and globally,” said Bruce Chatterley, CEO of Senet.

“This success is a reflection of the reliability, predictability of performance, versatility of business models and the efficiencies in network expansion that a growing number of LoRaWAN network operators, RAN partners, and applications service providers have come to expect from Senet’s network connectivity platforms.”

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Berlin-based EMnify now offers multi-network LTE-M access in 45 countries, allowing IoT businesses to deploy LPWAN-enabled devices in global markets.

Leading cloud communication platform provider for IoT, EMnify, today announces global roaming of LTE-M – a 3GPP standard for Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) built on 4G networks and forward compatible with 5G.

With this launch, EMnify is adding LTE-M support to its current 2G, 3G, and 4G network access, providing a future-proof connectivity option for cellular IoT in answer to worldwide GSM and UMTS phase-out.

LTE-M introduces unique advantages for global IoT deployments, including:

• Long battery life with Power Save Mode (PSM) and Extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX) features.
• Extended range for improved indoor and underground connections.
• Low-cost modules that are only 30% of 4G module price.

Compared to NB-IoT – the other cellular LPWAN variance – LTE-M offers wider national and international roaming availability. The technology also comes with excellent mobility support and higher data rates to enable a wider range of connected use cases such as asset tracking and fleet management. Faster data speed further reduces power consumption in medium-bandwidth transmission like over-the-air firmware updates, as devices stay online for a much shorter time.

Alexander Schebler, VP Carrier Relations and Co-Founder at EMnify, explains:

“We recognize LTE-M is the go-to connectivity for a variety of IoT applications because it allows for innovative features not available with previous cellular generations while solving the challenge of 2G/3G sunsetting in regions like North America.”

“To deliver these benefits to customers, we are proactively working with our network partners to enable LTE-M roaming as soon as it is technically available in their networks.”

As of today, EMnify offers LTE-M access in 45 countries with varying support levels depending on the customer’s deployment location, including:

• Expected coverage where LTE-M access is technically available by default based on standard 4G implementation of EMnify’s network partners.
• Validated coverage where LTE-M availability is frequently tested and confirmed by EMnify’s internal tests.
• Guaranteed coverage where LTE-M service is guaranteed via official roaming agreements with EMnify’s network partners.

EMnify empowers IoT businesses with a single SIM card for global cellular and LPWAN connectivity in 180 countries, along with a pay-as-you-go subscription model that can start at small data volumes under 1 MB. In addition to the new LTE-M launch, the company is also working on NB-IoT and 5G roaming with first agreements already signed, to ensure customers have the best access to the latest radio technologies.

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When the Port of Moerdijk had a large wind farm installed at the Southern Netherlands municipality in 2020, operated by Vattenfall, one of the European leaders in green energy, officials realized the turbine towers could serve an additional purpose: hosting an Internet of Things (IoT) network that provides key sensor data to the bustling port 120 meters below.

Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things, was selected to provide the gateways for the LoRaWAN® project.

While the 27-megawatt wind farm supplies clean energy to more than 27,000 households in the area, Kerlink Wirnet iStation LoRaWAN® gateways receive sensor data and information in a radius of +/- 25 km, or 2,000 km2, and securely transfer it to users in the energy-efficient IoT network. In addition to monitoring air quality, including CO2 emissions, sensors are used for monitoring water levels and open or closed bridges and gates around the port, which helps traffic move efficiently and reduces emissions.

In addition, the industrial-grade IoT network will be available near the port for shipping, rail and other companies, as well as municipalities, government agencies and individuals, at low cost.

Kerlink’s wind-powered outdoor gateways will run entirely on green electricity. Remy de Jong Sr., from SkyLab BV, which specializes in installing IoT gateways, said the advantage of the height is that the signal is stronger and reaches further.

“With these great results, we expect to expand the public Internet of Things into the wind industry, for example for on- and off-shore wind turbines. We usually do that on high buildings and towers,” he added.

“When we entered into talks with Port of Moerdijk, we got the idea during a brainstorm of using the wind-farm towers. Installing a gateway on a windmill – we have never done that before in the Netherlands, and to my knowledge, it hasn’t been done this way anywhere in the world.”

The project is Kerlink’s second major deployment in the Netherlands. In 2019, it was part of a joint deployment of a LoRaWAN® private IoT network at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of the largest international airports in Europe.

Aurélien Seugnet, Kerlink’s business developer, said:

“Kerlink Wirnet iStation IoT gateways are operating 100 meters above the water in what will be an exposed and challenging environment, but this product has repeatedly proven its robust performance and reliability. Being wind powered also is a key benefit, because they will be out of reach for battery replacements.”

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BSNL and Skylo Poised to Connect Billions of Sensors and Machines in Maritime, Agriculture, Railway, Logistics, and Disaster Management.

Skylo, the first satellite-based IoT solution that turns machines into always-connected smart objects, today announced an exclusive partnership with BSNL, India’s government-owned telecommunications provider.

“For centuries, industries including agriculture, railways, and fisheries, have been operating in the physical world and haven’t had the opportunity to take full advantage of modern digital technologies like AI, machine learning, IoT, and space connectivity, regardless of their geography — until today,” said Skylo CEO and co-founder Parth Trivedi.

“With Skylo and BSNL, fishermen, farmers, and truck drivers can access the benefits of an affordable, reliable satellite network and connected sensors, giving them up to the minute information. As a result, they’ll be able to make better decisions, save time and money, radically improve operations, and even save the lives of their workers.”

Together, Skylo and BSNL will advance Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a true Digital India by connecting millions of sensors and machines from space, so that business owners anywhere can understand, manage, and predict what is happening in order to make smart and timely decisions. The network is accessible across the sub-continent and is being rolled out with select customers in government and private sectors.

“BSNL’s vision is to leverage technology to provide affordable and innovative telecom services and products across customer segments,” said Sh. P. K. Purwar, CMD, BSNL. “With our pan-India presence and Skylo’s new, disruptive satellite-based IoT data mobility solution, we now have an unparalleled opportunity to serve previously underserved industries by bringing an affordable and easy way to connect IoT sensors anywhere in India. We are confident that this will lead to tremendous efficiencies and new ‘connected’ business models for players in these industries and with their progress, India’s growth story will get a boost.”

Skylo is currently being integrated and tested on trucks, commercial vehicles, railways, and fishing vessels in India. Manufactured under the “Make in India” initiative, Skylo has leveraged cellular-grade hardware to communicate over satellite, resulting in highly affordable, easy to install rugged hub devices, and an immersive dashboard to be able to access information from remote locations on mobile devices or desktops. Skylo leverages existing satellites to bring reliable connectivity without the need to add new infrastructure in space.

“Being able to affordably connect IoT devices, vehicles and vessels across the country is a transformative capability for India,” said Trivedi. “We are completely invested in the Government of India’s vision for a ‘Digital India’ and inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s recent call of ‘Vocal for Local.’ We recognize NITI Aayog’s enormous contribution in creating a conducive environment for rapid innovation in India and remain grateful for their support. This is the world’s first 5G NB-IoT network over satellite, and we’re proud to be launching it initially in India.”

Whether equipping tractors or fishing boats, train cars or trucks, mining equipment or electrical grids, Skylo connects machines so they can start sharing data through the Skylo Hub. A small, smart, incredibly rugged box, the Skylo Hub reads sensors and transmits data to the Skylo Satellite Network which then sends data where it belongs: into people’s hands. The immersive Skylo Platform provides a visualized experience via mobile and desktop and gives users the ability to take immediate and appropriate action.

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• Smart IoT networks, based on LoRaWAN technology powered by Everynet, will be deployed across Cellnex’s extensive network of telecommunications infrastructures

• A large variety of IoT solutions will be deployed on these networks to drive enhanced connectivity in key sectors such as the utilities, agriculture, transportation and manufacturing, as well as Smart Cities

Telecommunications infrastructure operator Cellnex Telecom and Everynet, a leading provider of IoT connectivity services, have reached an agreement to jointly promote the roll-out of new Internet of Things (IoT) networks in Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

These IoT networks, based on LoRaWAN technology, will be deployed on Cellnex’s extensive telecommunications infrastructure networks in these three countries and will rely on Everynet carrier-grade and secure IoT network solution.

Multiple IoT solutions on the Cellnex infrastructure network will be deployed; Industry 4.0 for tracking or monitoring assets throughout their supply chain, Smart Cities, and Smart Parking solutions to help digitise mobility and optimise the use of public highways and urban space, as well as creating a platform for trial and experimental uses that will allow the development of the ecosystem with new future applications.

Outcomes can include Social and Facility Management or Environmental Management, which can foster the development of smart cities in these three countries and improve the well-being of their citizens. This will involve installing sensors and monitoring comfort levels and consumption across multiple environments, indoor and outdoor, in various types of building, and transmitting service and gathering data across wider territory networks. Moreover, Smart Utility for gathering data and monitoring resource consumption represents one of the projects with the highest potential. Services to Utilities are a big opportunity in terms of efficiency and cost savings both for the companies involved and final customers, not mentioning the savings coming from avoiding waste of resources. Smart IoT can help utilities save resources, reduce costs, and improve the impact on the environment. In managing the SmartGrid, electric utilities can leverage IoT to optimize their services to their customers.

Cellnex Global Commercial Director Oscar Pallarols highlighted that “this is an important step forward to embrace the very rapid deployment that new technologies are experiencing in response to the unprecedented changes that society and global economies are facing. A first class connectivity infrastructure at the service of new communication ecosystems that we strongly believe will enable renewed business models”.

Lawrence Latham, CEO of Everynet, said:

“We are looking forward to deploying these new IoT networks in Europe that enable integrators, developers, and telecommunications companies rapidly launch a broad portfolio of IoT solutions in the market. These networks are interoperable with existing national networks in France, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland enabling EU wide roaming.”

To collect the data, Cellnex provides an integrated IoT platform for managing and providing real-time (and remote) diagnostics and the immediate ability to act either predictively or preventively, manually or automatically, with the provider responsible for managing this service resource. Everynet, on its part, provides and manages the LoRaWAN network infrastructure that will be deployed for Data Collection, granting a secure, fast and low-cost service to support real-time actions and decision-making.

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Powerful IoT Connectivity Tools Drive 100% Growth Year-Over-Year.

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of smart connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced today that its Soracom Air wireless data service now connects over two million IoT devices around the world.

Soracom’s developer-friendly, pay-as-you-go wireless connectivity is designed specifically for IoT, with built-in network management, powerful cloud integration, and advanced security provisions. Soracom was founded in 2015 and has offered IoT connectivity worldwide since 2017.

Soracom announced its first 1 million connections in June of 2019. Since then, use of Soracom’s secure, scalable connectivity has doubled for the third year in a row thanks to a growing customer base and accelerating adoption across industries and geographies.

Emerging edge processing cases are now driving increased data consumption at the high end, and continued adoption of eSIM technology remains a strong driver of growth. Overall, eSIM deployments on the Soracom network now represent 57% of all connections, up from 50% in 2019.

Compared with standard SIM cards, eSIMs offer superior ruggedness and improved physical packaging, making them a perfect match for everything from consumer products like the Pocketalk Voice Translator and domestic robots like the Groove-X LOVOT to industrial IoT retrofit solutions and cloud-driven GPS trackers. eSIM technology already available in consumer smartphones and tablets also supports new Soracom offerings, such as the Soracom Mobile travel-friendly mobile data app.

Soracom has also observed significant year-over-year expansion in LPWA deployments. With low-power applications in high demand, LoRaWAN, Sigfox, and LTE-M now represent 14% of total connections on the Soracom network. These LPWA connections support both industrial use cases like the NICIGAS smart gas meter and consumer products like the Pebblebee Found pet and family tracker.

Soracom smart IoT connectivity is now available in over 140 countries around the world, with multiband cellular service across 285 carriers and native support for LPWA standards such as Sigfox and LoRaWAN. All data service includes network management at no additional cost via web console and API, along with additional capabilities focused around cloud integration, network security, and device management.

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