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able formats. LoRa has a rich development ecosystem encompassing
chipsets, modules and software stacks, as well as a diverse selection of
commercially available devices, withmany more expected to become
available throughout 2017.
Conclusion
LPWA networks are set to be a disruptive force, with endless ap-
plication possibilities. Solution providers in the areas of remote
measurement and control, stand to benefit greatly from the LPWA
wave that is sweeping the globe. As resources become scarcer and
more expensive, it is imperative that industries are able to properly
monitor and manage as many points of interest as possible. LPWA
networks are the ideal technology to facilitate mass deployment of
Cloud-connected sensors, meters and actuators, ushering in a new
era of industrial intelligence and agility.
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http://www.gsma.com/aboutus/history
Sean Laval holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electron-
ic Engineering Science from the University of Johannesburg,
with 10 years of experience in component-level embedded
system design, primarily involving GSM/3G and short-range
wireless technologies. He currently oversees the deployment
of Comsol’s national LoRa network.
Enquiries: Email
sean.laval@comsol.co.za• LPWA networks are set to become a disruptive force in the
world of remote monitoring and control.
• The move towards LPWA networks should not be viewed
as a drastic shift from current methods.
• LPWA networks should be seen as a positive move in wire-
less data techniques.
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