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We at STACKFORCE are excited to announce the successful integration of our Wireless M-Bus (wM-Bus) and LoRaWAN® Dual Stacks into the new Quectel KG200Z LoRa module. This powerful combination enhances connectivity for smart metering, industrial automation, and IoT applications by bridging the gap between short-range and long-range communication.

On June 19 and 20, STACKFORCE proudly participated in the LoRaWAN® Live event held in Munich. Representing us was Mario Behringer, our Senior Application Engineer & Product Manager, who engaged with attendees and showcased our latest advancements.

With the release of our newest member of our dual stack family, we are expanding our product portfolio in the area of multi stacks. This dual stack for end-points is a high-performance solution that enables specified communication with the latest OMS® v4 and TR06 specification. OMS® over LoRaWAN® defines how OMS®-compliant data packets can be exchanged bidirectionally via LoRaWAN®.

For almost 10 years we are an independent provider of protocol stacks and development services around embeddedsoftware and wireless communication for small devices. Through strategic partnerships, we are working further to expand our position in the market with our standard products to offer our customers a broader range of "off-the-shelf" products. With the expansion of the STACKFORCE product range for standard stacks, we can offer connectivity more cost-effectively and faster overall.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has as its basic concept to connect many different devices via the Internet so that data exchange can take place. Due to increasing automatization, networked devices are already being used in all sectors. They can be found in industry, agriculture, healthcare, private households and many other areas. What role does embedded software play here and what challenges must be mastered in software development?

Flexibility and quick reaction are key elements for modern and efficient IoT networks. Depending on infrastructure conditions and network coverage, one technology is not enough to run an IoT network efficiently. So, another solution is needed! Within a multi-stack, several communication technologies are combined for wireless data transmission. In this way, stacks can be selected to suit the use case. Once set up, the various protocols can be individually controlled during operation.

The agriculture sector is increasingly engaged in digitizing processes that are cumbersome and time-consuming to implement manually. In our use case, we focused on Smart Dairy Farming. In our video, we show how digitization can work in agriculture and how exactly Protocol Stacks from STACKFORCE can support this. The use case illustrates the benefits for the end user of networking devices on the farm.

The LoRaWAN® Stack is an ideal solution to equip devices in complex environments to communicate with wireless technology. In part 1 of our article, we covered the LoRaWAN® Stack features, the specifics of the STACKFORCE Stack compared to the open source variant, and the Protocol Stack Package. In part 2 of the article, we provide insight into the appropriate hardware that can be used to enable devices to communicate with LoRaWAN® and the options for certifying LoRaWAN® products.

The semiconductor shortage is currently being felt in many industries. However, opinions vary widely on the duration of the existing problem. Read the article to learn how to add IoT connectivity to your devices despite the chip shortage.

You have already dealt with the topic of LoRaWAN®, but do not yet have a clear idea of whether the open-source components are sufficient for your needs? STACKFORCE's LoRaWAN® Protocol Stack is an advanced evolution of the open-source LoRaWAN® Stack. Read more about the stack features, implemented standards and the advantages of the STACKFORCE Stack compared to the open-source variant in the article.