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The State of LoRaWAN | LoRa Alliance's Donna Moore | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 5 Mar 2024 · 22m · Episode 334

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Donna Moore, CEO and Chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance, explains the organization's three key missions: standard development, device certification, and marketing awareness. She details the rapid growth of LoRaWAN deployments in smart cities, utilities, and buildings, driven by its low power, long range, and ability to penetrate concrete and steel. Moore highlights the critical importance of certification for interoperability and the emerging role of satellite connectivity in enabling global asset tracking. The conversation also covers the Alliance's focus on Industry 5.0, emphasizing safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency alongside ROI.

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LoRa Alliance, SpireSpark International, Digital Living Network Alliance, Starbucks
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LoRaWAN

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