Marc Pegulu, vice president of IoT product marketing and strategy for Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group, talks about how long-range and low-power technology is keeping smart homes connected both indoors and out. Read more
The impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic has forced businesses to adopt remote workforces and establish new operations protocols. This year, businesses and cities will alter their operations, and employee and customer interactions to address the impacts of COVID-19. With nearly one-third of the global population secluded to their homes during lockdown, the demand to support traditional and labor intensive utility operations declined while the demand for smart utility applications increased. Read more
This article explores the use of LoRa devices for long-range, low power smart metering of utilities, which allows for remote daily operations and the collection of data. Read more
As we look toward the new year, the conversation around IoT continues to dominate. The utility market, in particular, will continue to be at the forefront of that discussion. The digital transformation of energy and water utilities is providing the opportunity for businesses and cities to take advantage of the extensive choice in new technologies. Read more
Semtech Corporation announced that Hanbit has developed a new ultrasonic water metering (UWM) solution build on Semtech’s LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN protocol. The Hanbit’s UWM product uses LoRaWAN based connectivity in order to monitor the near real time and accurate water use data even at very low flow rates. Read more
A programme has begun to roll out a ‘smart water’ network in the south of England using internet of things (IoT) devices and a long range wide area (LoRaWAN) network. Read more
Semtech Corp. announced Thursday that a Chinese water company has used its long-range, low-power technology in its smart water metering products. Read more
Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year. School is out, the weather is great and the countdown to vacation begins. But while the summer brings with it a lot of fun activities, it also brings the potential for higher energy and water consumption, which equals higher bills for personal, business and commercial real estate uses. It’s inevitable that commercial businesses will consume more energy and water during June, July and August with increased usage of cooling systems, lighting and water, but technology can help. The smallest changes can make a huge difference in lowering energy costs and, thanks to smart building technologies offering remote real-time monitoring and control of buildings, it’s possible. Read more