Canadian low power networks connect municipal and industry to the Internet of Things

VANCOUVER – In time for its recent open house in Vancouver, the LoRa (Long Range) Alliance announced a new partnership with Google Cloud as one of the major multi-national companies backing the LoRaWAN standard which is aimed at connecting the internet of things (IoT). That cloud service provider with clout is the latest of 500 members around the world – including IBM, Cisco, Foxconn, Schneider and Bosch – to join the Alliance, whose work is to ensure a protocol that meets the varying worldwide standards and to certify devices to ensure interoperability. This is important stuff.Travis Hagens, head of IOT operations...