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LoRa Alliance® Accelerates LoRaWAN® Certification with Expanded LoRaWAN Certification Test Tool CapabilitiesFREMONT, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LoRa Alliance®, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN® standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), today announced that it has significantly enhanced LoRaWAN Certification Test Tool (LCTT) functionality with the addition of numerous new testing capabilities. This expands the self-testing that end-device manufacturers can perform to validate end-device performance before seeking formal certification from a LoRa Alliance Authorized Test House (ATH). The ability to self-test significantly accelerates the certification process while offering much greater return on investment (ROI) savings. “A strong certification program is a must for any global standard to be successful,” said Donna Moore, CEO and chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance. “The LoRa Alliance continuously enhances its certification program to ensure certification testing tools are robust while also minimizing the time and cost required to certify. RFPs and tenders for IoT deployments are increasingly requiring LoRaWAN certification. These enhancements to the LCTT make it easier than ever for end-device manufacturers to validate reliability and interoperability, thereby accelerating deployment effectiveness and enabling massive scale.” New testing capabilities incorporated in to the LCTT include:
LoRa Alliance members’ certified products will be listed in the alliance’s LoRaWAN Showcase. The Showcase is the official listing of LoRaWAN CertifiedCM devices and provides manufacturers global product visibility to grow their businesses. Each member receives one free LCTT license with their membership and may purchase additional ones. Learn more about LoRaWAN certification and how to obtain your LCTT license on our website. About LoRa Alliance® LoRa Alliance,® LoRaWAN® and LoRaWAN CertifiedCM are registered marks. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/58946c0b-5bc9-41d8-bfda-5e40e754b81e MEDIA CONTACT: Kiterocket Sandy Fewkes, LoRa Alliance PR +1 408 529 9685 [email protected] |