Network operator Lace is rapidly expanding its LoRa low-power,
wide-area network (LPWAN) coverage
Semtech
(Nasdaq: SMTC),
a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today
announced The
Lace Company, a global wireless network operator, has deployed an
Internet of Things (IoT) network, enabled by LoRa® RF
technology, covering more than a dozen major cities in Russia including
Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
The Lace Network covers more than 30 million people across 9,000 square
kilometers, and is the first and largest LPWAN to target coverage in
Russia, a significant milestone for the IoT movement and LoRaWAN™
standardization through the LoRa Alliance.
The
LoRaWAN protocol standardizes low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN)
with direct connection of low-power end devices to gateways, and
cloud-based network serves to enable interoperability between IoT
applications. The
LoRa Alliance, which includes both Semtech and Lace and was launched
earlier this year, is a fast-growing alliance with the goal to
standardize LPWAN for IoT networks globally. The Alliance includes
leading IoT solution providers, major telecom companies and numerous
companies developing products for IoT.
BI
Intelligence predicts that by 2019 the Internet of Things network
revenues will exceed $1.7 trillion making it the biggest market in the
world far larger than smartphones, computers, tablets and smart cars
combined. The applications targeted and being deployed in the Lace
Network included home energy monitoring, remote health monitoring,
agriculture, environment protection, flexible vehicle insurance plans,
alarm systems, transportation and smart city.
“Our network allows the user to connect to an unlimited number of smart
sensors,” said Igor Shirokov, CEO of Lace Ltd. “We are providing
connectivity to any device that supports the open LoRaWAN standard. Any
third party company can create new businesses and services in IoT and
M2M market based on our network and the LoRaWAN protocol.”
“We enjoyed working with the Lace engineering team on this network as
they have a very unique vision for the impact that IoT can have for
improving the lives of people throughout Russia,” said Marc Pegulu, Vice
President and General Manager, Semtech Wireless, Sensing, and Timing
Product Group. “This network is another example of how LoRa RF
technology is being selected for IoT network deployments worldwide due
to the open standardization through the LoRa Alliance and the extremely
strong ecosystem of partners such as Lace.”
Key Features of LoRa RF Technology:
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Long Range: A single LoRa base station enables deep penetration
capability for dense urban environments and indoor coverage, while
also providing the ability to connect to sensors more than 15-30 miles
away in rural areas.
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Low Cost: LoRa reduces both upfront infrastructure investments
and operating costs, as well as end-node sensor costs.
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Standardized: LoRaWAN ensures interoperability among
applications, IoT solution providers and telecom operators to speed
adoption and deployment.
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Low Power: The LoRaWAN protocol was developed specifically for
low power and enables unprecedented multi-year battery lifetime.
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About Lace
The Lace Company (“Lace” LLC) develops and operates a self-named,
wireless, global, energy efficient network. Our talented engineers take
an active role in the work of LoRa Alliance committees. Other members
include such trustworthy companies as IBM, Semtech and other companies
in the field of telecommunication, microelectronics, program
development, and system integration – from startups to multinational
corporations. Lace is making a significant contribution to the
development of the Internet of Things all over the world.
About Semtech
Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal
semiconductors for high-end consumer, enterprise computing,
communications and industrial equipment. Products are designed to
benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The
company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have
on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through
material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and
designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is
listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC.
For more information, visit www.semtech.com.
Semtech, the Semtech logo and LoRa are registered marks of Semtech
Corporation.
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