French IoT companies Kerlink and Actility are working together to support a plug-and-play, edge computing LoRaWan ecosystem.

Kerlink’s Wirnet iFemtoCell and Wirnet iStation gateway suite, which combines a LoRaWan plug-and-play edge option and lifetime-guaranteed gateways, has been integrated with Actility’s ThingPark Tao all-in-one platform that enables deployment and operation of LPWANwithin a unified, scalable and versatile infrastructure.

In addition to adding value to Kerlink’s gateway offer, it increases Actility’s ability to penetrate small private-network markets and propose cloud-based extensions.

The enhancement includes a LoRaWan server (LNS), payload decoders and application connectors in one device, facilitating easy deployment of LoRaWans for IoT applications.

Leveraging LoRaWan’s long-range, low-power capabilities, a practical use case is in industrial asset management, where Tao enables predictive maintenance by monitoring machinery through vibration sensors. This setup helps identify potential failures early, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. In addition, users can start with Tao to evaluate the technology and later migrate into more scalable options with multiple Kerlink gateways managed by a centralised Actility LoRaWan server.

The companies say their alignment will deliver a comprehensive, future-proof option for businesses aiming to leverage LoRaWan for connectivity and innovation. It also will lower network deployment barriers and costs for end users across various sectors by enabling efficient, scalable IoT applications. In the process, it should position each company more competitively in the LoRaWan space with a forward-looking approach to IoT deployments that emphasises ease of use, operational efficiency and the ability to adapt readily to future technological advancements.

“Through our collaboration with Kerlink, we’re not just integrating robust and reliable technologies,” Actility CEO Olivier Hersent said. “Our companies are crafting a new paradigm for IoT connectivity, enabling seamless scaling from single gateways to large multisite deployments. This is a leap forward on the road to future-proof IoT, where simplicity meets versatility, empowering our customers to transform data into actionable insights with unparalleled ease.”

Yann Bauduin, Kerlink’s chief sales officer, added: “Partnering with Actility underscores Kerlink’s strategic shift based on collaborations with other IoT champions. This step enhances the value of Kerlink’s robust and lifetime-guaranteed gateways and delivers to customers a complete and easy-to-operate option with an edge-computing approach.”

Hersent said the collaboration leveraged Kerlink’s deep expertise in building LoRaWan radio network products and signified a strategic enhancement of the company’s product offerings and market position.

“The good news for customers is it promises to lower deployment barriers and costs across various sectors by enabling efficient, scalable IoT applications,” he said.

Kerlink (www.kerlink.com) is a provider of end-to-end connectivity for designing, deploying and operating public and private LPWA IoT networks. More than 200,000 Kerlink installations have been rolled out with over 350 clients in 70 countries, in all the key verticals.

Actility (www.actility.com) provides its ThingPark platform and network technology to deploy, operate and maintain public and private wireless IoT networks within a unified, scalable and versatile network infrastructure.