Expanding IoT coverage worldwide is now becoming a practical achievement.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and LoRaWAN are playing a pivotal role in redefining connectivity. This transformation is being spearheaded by leading enterprises who are implementing integrated strategies using cellular, satellite, and LoRaWAN technologies [1].
This integrated approach offers numerous benefits. By combining these technologies, enterprises can ensure comprehensive coverage, even in remote and hard-to-reach areas, enabling them to deploy IoT solutions with global reach [1]. The integration addresses coverage gaps left by any single connectivity type, ensuring continuous device connectivity and reliable data transmission across diverse environments [1].
One of the key advantages of this integrated strategy is the simplification and convergence it offers. By leveraging a single provider that offers devices, connectivity, and cloud services under one platform, enterprises can benefit from a 'single pane of glass' for controlling device management, cloud services, and cellular connectivity [1]. This simplification lowers operational costs and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) [1].
Moreover, the inclusion of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), or satellite connectivity, alongside terrestrial cellular and LoRaWAN, supports the evolution of IoT infrastructure. This move towards integrated networks enables new use cases and ensures reliable connectivity even in challenging conditions [1].
The report, jointly published by Transforma Insights and Semtech, provides enterprise-ready recommendations for global product deployment and device management, optimizing IoT solutions' rollout and operation on a worldwide scale [1]. The report also highlights the technical and ecosystem support provided by Semtech, as exemplified by their recent acquisition of Sierra Wireless, which further emphasizes a move towards convergence and platform simplification [1].
In summary, leading enterprises are advised to adopt a multi-technology IoT connectivity approach that integrates cellular, satellite, and LoRaWAN to achieve global coverage, simplify management, reduce costs, and future-proof their IoT deployments. This strategy enables them to unlock the full potential of scalable, ubiquitous IoT networks as articulated in the Transforma Insights and Semtech report [1].
[1] Transforma Insights and Semtech, (2022). Insights for Ubiquitous IoT: A Multi-Technology Connectivity Approach. [Report]. Available: [Link to the report]. Registration required.
In this integrated strategy for IoT connectivity, data-and-cloud-computing services are crucial, as they offer enterprises a 'single pane of glass' for managing devices, cloud services, and cellular connectivity, thereby lowering operational costs and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The adoption of this approach, which includes Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) or satellite connectivity, allows enterprises to ensure reliable data transmission and future-proof their IoT deployments, facilitating the evolution of IoT infrastructure and unlocking the full potential of scalable, ubiquitous IoT networks.
