North Carolina-based engineering software services provider Oxit has launched a module for developing IoT devices that are compatible with both the Helium Network and Amazon Sidewalk.

The Oxtech module combines the world’s largest LoRaWan with a nationwide LoRa network to bring global connectivity to IoT providers and their customers worldwide.

IoT adoption is accelerating worldwide. According to Statista, the total number of IoT connected devices is expected to almost triple from 9.7 billion in 2020 to more than 29 billion by 2030. Global, reliable, ubiquitous connectivity will be required to meet the demand for coverage.

The module offers a step towards achieving that goal, enabling current and future devices to benefit from Amazon’s shared nationwide Sidewalk network and the Helium Network’s global people-powered LoRaWan.

“Our mission at the Helium Foundation has always been to democratise access to connectivity for all, but we can’t do it alone,” said Abhay Kumar, CEO of the Helium Foundation. “The Oxtech module brings together two incredibly powerful IoT networks to enable greater access to connectivity, while simultaneously driving further usage and innovation to the entire Helium ecosystem.”

Launched in 2019 with the mission to deliver decentralised, open-source, accessible and secure global connectivity for IoT devices, the Helium Network has grown to become the world’s largest LoRaWan, with nearly one million hotspots deployed by everyday people in over 77,000 cities worldwide. Its global network serves various IoT use cases, from water and air pollution monitoring to smart cities, smart agriculture, asset tracking and more, in addition to providing coverage for four major roaming partners.

“At Oxit, we saw an incredible opportunity to bring these two major networks together to unlock greater connectivity that will benefit the entire IoT industry,” said Josh Cox, CEO at Oxit. “Our Oxtech module helps ensure that IoT devices are connected whether they’re inside your home, out on the street, or halfway across the world.”

Amazon recently opened its Sidewalk network to the public, which leverages devices such as the Amazon Echo and Ring security cameras to provide nationwide coverage. According to the company’s coverage map, the opt-in network reaches 90% of the US population.

Established in 2014 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Oxit has expertise in LoRaWan technologies, enabling robust communication for IoT devices across diverse applications, from water and gas metering, smart buildings, and agriculture to connected homes and consumer devices.