The end-of-year report for 2023 by the LoRa
The alliance reports the robust global expansion of LoRaWAN in various sectors such as smart buildings, utilities, cities, agriculture, and industry. The report highlights the ongoing expansion of the Alliance’s collaborative ecosystem, which has facilitated the development of comprehensive IoT solutions. It asserts that these deployments are yielding significant returns on investment, thereby expediting the decision-making process for both new users and projects.
LoRaWAN-certified end devices are becoming increasingly essential in the RFPs of smart cities.
The adoption of LoRaWAN in Industry 5.0 has positioned it as a leader, thanks to its ability to address the sustainability, efficiency, and quality-of-life prerequisites. The exponential benefits and ROI of deploying LoRaWAN are realized when end users actively collaborate with system integrators and solution providers. In the emerging satellite-based LPWAN communications market, LoRaWAN takes the lead with its extensive network of member companies delivering satellite networking and experiencing significant growth in deployments.
The LoRaWAN Accredited Professional program by the Alliance is effectively addressing the growing demands of the IoT workforce, ensuring that end users can trust the vendors they choose.
According to Donna Moore, the CEO and chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance, the year 2023 witnessed significant acceptance of LoRaWAN by key sectors such as cities, buildings, and utilities. The remarkable return on investment offered by this technology led to widespread deployments, which in turn stimulated further innovation in the utilisation of LoRaWAN.
She stated that the demand for certified LoRaWAN devices in these vital sectors is continuously rising, given the significance of extensive device rollouts. Our Accredited Professional program has played a key role in strengthening trust in LoRaWAN by offering a way for end users to evaluate vendors’ proficiency in developing and implementing this technology. As the leading provider of global LPWAN deployments, we anticipate an even more prosperous year in 2024.
Robin Duke-Woolley, CEO and Chief Analyst at Beecham Research, stated that the year 2023 witnessed a persistent surge in IoT deployments worldwide. Furthermore, he emphasised that LoRaWAN has firmly established itself as the leading LPWAN in the market. Duke-Woolley highlighted the strength of LoRaWAN’s ecosystem, active participation of system integrators and solution providers, and its extensive range of features, including satellite connectivity. As a result, he anticipates that LoRaWAN will experience another robust growth in 2024, as the IoT industry continues to evolve and mature.
Additional notable features
The capability of LoRaWAN to meet specialised market requirements has been affirmed through the validation conducted by IEC and CEN standards for smart metering. Two Technical Recommendations have been issued to enhance the functionality of LoRaWAN. These recommendations focus on improving network capacity and enabling direct device-to-device communication.
Several FAQ documents have been released to enhance comprehension of the recent updates made to the LoRaWAN specification.
The LoRaWAN Certification Test Tool (LCTT) facilitates the pre-testing of firmware updates over the air (FUOTA) and relay specifications, while also offering new reporting features.
The Interoperability Work Group is actively engaged in the development of tools and procedures to ensure the certification of interoperability among various components of the LoRaWAN network. As part of this effort, the group is also working on establishing a robust interoperability testbed architecture.
Donna Moore, the CEO and Chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance, highlighted the significant adoption of LoRaWAN in key sectors such as cities, buildings, and utilities in 2023. This widespread acceptance led to large-scale deployments, which in turn fueled further innovation in various use cases. The demand for certified LoRaWAN devices in these essential sectors continues to rise, as they are crucial for extensive device rollouts. The Accredited Professional program introduced by the LoRa Alliance has further strengthened confidence in LoRaWAN by providing a means for end users to assess vendors’ expertise in the development and implementation of this technology. As the leading global LPWAN deployments provider, the LoRa Alliance foresees an even more robust year in 2024.
According to Robin Duke-Woolley, the CEO and Chief Analyst at Beecham Research, the year 2023 witnessed substantial growth in IoT deployments worldwide, with LoRaWAN firmly establishing itself as the market leader in LPWANs. The active and well-established ecosystem of LoRaWAN, along with the active participation of system integrators and solution providers, contributed to its success. Additionally, the extensive features of LoRaWAN, including satellite connectivity, further enhance its appeal. As the IoT continues to mature, Beecham Research expects LoRaWAN to experience strong growth once again in 2024.