Technology & IT | Tuesday 18 April, 2017 5:40 am |

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has conducted the first successful trial of LoRa – LPWA network (Low Power Wide Area) for IoT Applications in the Kingdom in collaboration with CISCO Systems.

LoRa, known as long range, low-power wide area network technology provides a lower cost connectivity solution with broad coverage and lower energy consumption. The trail on LoRa Network has taken place in two locations in Riyadh covering different IoT applications of Smart Buildings and Assets Tracking.

Eng. Majed Alotaibi, SEO Strategic Planning & Marketing at Mobily said; “Mobily continues the path of strengthening its pioneer position by providing new and innovative technologies in the Kingdom. IoT is one of the main pillars of Mobily’s strategy that will enable us as the leading service provider in digital transformation and play a major role in the 2030 vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Mobily Business is based on qualified and highly efficient infrastructure, with specialized and trusted technical staff that manages its data centers around the Kingdom. Providing Telecom & IT solutions made Mobily occupying top ranks regionally.

It is noteworthy that Mobily and CISCO Systems have a long and successful history of collaboration. Moreover; this successful trial confirms the joint commitment to introduce new technologies and innovations to the Saudi Market which leads to support the growth and development of national economy.