LoRAWAN

Most everyone agrees that wireless technology is a key pillar of the Internet of Things. Exactly which wireless technology is a different story. Opinions may vary from enterprises, to service providers or vendors, but one size does not fit all. The best wireless technology is the one that addresses…

Although the Portuguese city of Caldas da Rainha traces its history to 1484, it’s thoroughly modern when it comes to using IoT to become a smarter, more livable and more prosperous community. In fact, it’s setting a compelling example that other cities can follow as they work to unlock IoT’s potenti…

With Randy Benn and Ariane Ramas. In my last blog (read here) I was excited to introduce you to LoRaWAN, an exciting new protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT). Today, I’d like to dive into a recent deployment, because who doesn’t love technical details? First, a recap. I have a dog (a Corgi) who…

Here it is, my second blog post. I think I’m slowly getting the hang of this blogging thing, surveying the state of the Internet of Things  and making bold predictions about the future. To recap, I’m an engineer for Cisco in our federal group, working on the architectures for IoT. I live in the Wash…

How are copper spools, garbage bins, a cool wireless technology, and Cisco related? Answer: Cisco’s LoRaWAN Solution 2.0!  I know that may sound cryptic – let me explain this better. The ability to track the location of things like copper spools, garbage bins etc., also called ‘Asset Tracking’ is im…

From outdoor geolocation and asset tracking to a connected mouse trap, LoRaWAN™ is all about making connections and powering innovation. They say if you build a better mouse trap the world will beat a path to your door.  But what if you could connect that mouse trap with a disruptive radio access in…

As the Internet of Things (IoT) gains widespread adoption, we now have the opportunity to accelerate business outcomes. Whether a business needs to create agile supply chains, automate manufacturing processes, or reduced operating costs, Cisco Industrial IoT solutions and products make it easier to…

With the announcement of the Cisco Solution for LoRAWAN™, Service Providers have an integrated solution that enables them to extend their network reach to where they’ve never gone before – i.e., offering IoT services for devices and sensors that are battery powered, have low data rates and long dist…