Reliable communication for thousands of networked sensors and actuators
Managing traffic flows, emptying waste bins automatically, switching streetlights based on actual demand – all of this is only possible if thousands of connected sensors and actuators can communicate reliably.
In Smart City projects, a wide variety of devices, manufacturers, and communication protocols come together. For device and module manufacturers, this means high complexity and a growing need for flexible, robust middleware. With protocol stacks from STACKFORCE, you get the communication foundation you need to thrive in the Smart City of the future – interoperable, secure, and efficient.
The challenge: Heterogeneity and scalability
Smart City projects scale quickly – from small pilot installations to thousands of endpoints. This also increases the complexity:
- Various wireless technologies
- No standardized communication protocol
- Interference-prone urban radio environments
- Power supply often limited to batteries
- Demands for remote maintenance, updates, and security
There is a strong demand for scalable software that works across different hardware platforms – but that’s not all. Low development effort and fast time-to-market are also critical success factors. Without middleware that meets all these needs, projects can stall or fail to scale.
The solution: LPWAN technologies for urban IoT applications
Urban environments place especially high demands on wireless communication: dense infrastructure, large numbers of users, mobile assets, and heterogeneous systems. STACKFORCE provides the right software foundation for these conditions, using the following technologies:
LoRaWAN® – The ideal technology for urban sensor networks
- Widely adopted LPWAN standard with open infrastructure
- Easy integration into existing systems & low deployment cost
- Long range and strong building penetration – ideal for city environments
- Operates in license-free sub-GHz bands – no recurring frequency fees
- Large community and global acceptance
mioty® – For high device density and maximum interference resilience
- ETSI-compliant LPWAN standard with telegram splitting for ultra-reliable communication
- Designed for scenarios with high radio load and many parallel devices
- Extremely energy-efficient – perfect for long-life sensor deployments
- Ideal for dense and large-scale networks with high data reliability requirements
- Complements or replaces LoRaWAN® where greater robustness is needed
Platform-independent protocol stacks with multistack capability – ideal for modular smart city solutions
Your benefits: Develop devices that withstand the urban radio jungle
- Future-proof communication supporting multiple wireless standards
- Faster system integration via standardized APIs
- Robust performance even in high-density networks (urban environments)
- Efficient maintenance and over-the-air updates
- Easy porting to different hardware platforms
Application examples: From streetlights to air quality – connected and efficient
- Intelligent street lighting that automatically adjusts based on time of day, movement, and traffic volume.
- Smart parking systems that detect available spots via sensors and share information in real-time with apps or signs.
- Air quality monitoring stations that collect CO₂, particulate matter, and temperature data.
- Smart waste bins with fill level sensors to enable on-demand emptying and optimized collection routes.
- Disaster warning systems, e.g. using sensors to monitor water levels or seismic activity.
- Noise monitoring to identify high-exposure zones in urban areas.
The benefit for your customers: More attractive products with added value
Your end customers – municipalities, cities, utility providers – expect reliable, certified, and ready-to-deploy solutions. When you equip your devices or chips with pre-configured, tested software, you not only increase your product’s market value, but offer tangible benefits:
- Faster integration into existing systems
- Reduced maintenance effort
- Greater flexibility in connecting to different networks
Conclusion: Your foundation for sustainable Smart City solutions
With STACKFORCE protocol stacks, you develop devices that truly perform in Smart City environments – energy-efficient, flexible, and future-ready. Whether for lighting, environmental monitoring, or infrastructure control: our software is ready for the city of tomorrow.
