The emergence of a different wireless technology can have a major impact on the reach and cost-effectiveness of implementing Building Management Systems’ (BMS) into smart buildings. Companies have primarily had to rely on disparate building management systems which involve a significant amount of local, manual interaction, low automation, and dedicated infrastructure per application. However new LoRa low power, long range technology introduces a long range and low power consumption which enables a more integrated solution to address commercial building management systems at a reduced cost for both installation and operation. Read more
Semtech, supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, has announced that Axino Solutions, software and systems integrator for the planning and implementation of comprehensive IT solutions, has introduced Semtech’s LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology to its smart refrigeration solutions, to track food temperature for the food retail industry: as an example of its application, Migros, Switzerland's largest supermarket chain, has deployed Axino's Semtech supported solution into its branches, globally. Read more
In 2016, the City of Calgary became one of the most innovative cities in Canada. For 20 years, Calgary worked to build a strong infrastructure with internal city business units, civic partners, educational institutions and the broader industry. Calgary was the first city in North America to deploy LoRaWAN-based networks. Read more
Semtech Corporation has joined the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), an international non-profit industry association for the advancement of smart home and building technologies. Read more
The internet of things (IoT) is a game-changer for enterprises and consumers, making every day operations more efficient for organizations and individuals. As smart cities evolve, government agencies are prioritizing IoT initiatives, and deploying low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks to collect data, and using advanced cloud applications or enterprise-based systems to process and analyze this data. Read more
As the Internet of Things (IoT) increasingly works its way into the CRE market, it’s time to discuss the connectivity protocol that will ensure everything within the building is truly connected and sharing the necessary data, safely. There is no doubt that IoT will have a big impact on CRE and its long-term potential for growth and viability. So how do these two worlds collide? Let’s talk all things LoRa. Read more