Glasgow adds geo-location to LoRa IoT network trial

A consortium has installed a 12km2 LoRa IoT network in Glasgow, covering its commercial centre, Merchant City and West End.

BY Steven Bush, Electronics Weekly, Jul. 07, 2016 – 

"The network will enable the development and use of devices such as building and indoor environmental monitors, pollution sensors, tags for tracking valuable assets and social care devices designed to support independent living," said the consortium, which consists of: Stream Technologies, Semtech, Boston Networks and CENSIS; and is working with Glasgow University, Strathclyde University and Glasgow Caledonian University.

"The LoRaWAN network we've set up in Glasgow is one of the most advanced in the world - and is the perfect demonstrator for how it can be rolled out across other cities," said Stream Technologies' CEO Nigel Chadwick. "The model will allow businesses to start up their own IoT networks with just one or two devices, and scale-up to the point where they have hundreds, or even thousands, of connected things."

He added that the network is not limited to tech companies, but is open to "practically any organisation, or even individuals".

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