Company Market Research Report: LoRa Alliance

Company Overview

• Name: LoRa Alliance

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• Founders: No information is available

• Key People: Donna Moore (CEO and Chairwoman)

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• Known For: Advancing the LoRaWAN standard for IoT low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs)

Products

LoRaWAN Standard

• Description: An open LPWAN standard backed by the LoRa Alliance, used widely in IoT applications for its long-range and low-power characteristics.

• Key Features:

• Low Power Consumption: Prolongs battery life of connected devices.

• Long-Range Communication: Effective over distances up to 10 miles in rural areas.

• Scalability: Supports large scale, low-cost deployment.

• Robust Security: Features end-to-end encryption for secure communication.

Recent Developments

Awards and Recognitions

• 2023 Contribution Awards:

• Lifetime Achievement Award:

• Olivier Seller (Semtech) - For contributions to LoRa technology and standards.

• David Tholl (TEKTELIC) - For dedication to advancing LoRaWAN technology and standards.

• Corporate Award:

• Xiamen Milesight IoT Co., Ltd. - Active promotion of LoRaWAN technology.

• Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. - Commitment to making LoRaWAN a global LPWAN standard.

• ZENNER - Advocacy for LoRaWAN technology in the U.S. market.

• Leadership Award: Individuals like Geoffroy de Guillebon (Semtech) and Norbert Herbert (Actility) for leadership in task forces and working groups.

• Distinguished Service Award: Ken Lynch (Netmore), Martin von der Ohe (Lacuna Space), Itziar de la Torre (IMST GmbH), and Stefan Schweiger (Bechtle AG) for their contributions to marketing, regulatory efforts, and certification processes.

• Ecosystem Accelerator Award: Olivier Beaujard (Semtech) and Roman Nemish (TEKTELIC).

• Team Award: Notable teams from Semtech and NTU Singapore for specifications and interoperability works.

• Innovation Award: Actility SA and UnaBiz Holdings for network convergence advancements.

New Products and Features

• H2O Degree’s LoRaWAN Display:

• Product: L4000 Display.

• Key Features:

• High-definition color touch-screen.

• Real-time water consumption data.

• Long-range transmission.

• Data collection from all water meters on the network.

• Display approved in California (CTEP # 5879a-23).

• Yorkshire Water and Netmore Partnership:

• Project: Exchange of 1.3 million water meters with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).

• Goals: Reduce water leakage, improve customer support, enhance service quality.

• Timeline: Initial term of 5 years, data services until 2045, launch expected in South Yorkshire in 2025.

Partnerships

• Partnerships for Metering Projects:

• Netmore Group selected by Yorkshire Water to exchange and manage water meters, deploying LoRaWAN AMI.

• Partnership includes various suppliers for end-to-end service delivery, as well as meter providers Itron and Diehl Metering.

Other Developments

• Dracula Technologies:

• New production facility for low-light energy-harvesting technology in Valence, France.

• Focus on OPV IoT devices reducing reliance on traditional batteries.

• Factory received audit pass from Semtech for high volume production.

Conclusion

LoRa Alliance stands as a pivotal entity in advancing LPWAN standards for IoT, with significant contributions in smart metering, energy management, and environmental monitoring through various partnerships and innovations in the industry. The recent developments and recognitions underscore the organization's ongoing efforts and successes in IoT solutions, further solidifying its position as a leader in the field.