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OMS® v5 – the new generation enters the metering world! After intensive development work, we at STACKFORCE have our first stack of the new OMS® generation ready on the shelf with the release of the OMS® v5.0.1 UL-S1 stack. This powerful product combines the OMS® specification with the physical layer of mioty® LPWAN technology (specified according to TS-UNB - ETSI TS 103357).

With the release of our newest member of our dual stack family, we are expanding our product portfolio in the area of multi stacks. This dual stack for end-points is a high-performance solution that enables specified communication with the latest OMS® v4 and TR06 specification. OMS® over LoRaWAN® defines how OMS®-compliant data packets can be exchanged bidirectionally via LoRaWAN®.

For almost 10 years we are an independent provider of protocol stacks and development services around embeddedsoftware and wireless communication for small devices. Through strategic partnerships, we are working further to expand our position in the market with our standard products to offer our customers a broader range of "off-the-shelf" products. With the expansion of the STACKFORCE product range for standard stacks, we can offer connectivity more cost-effectively and faster overall.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has as its basic concept to connect many different devices via the Internet so that data exchange can take place. Due to increasing automatization, networked devices are already being used in all sectors. They can be found in industry, agriculture, healthcare, private households and many other areas. What role does embedded software play here and what challenges must be mastered in software development?

In a LoRaWAN network, there are sometimes many different Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that require regular maintenance. One issue here, for example, is the installation of new firmware. An important requirement may be to be able to perform this process remotely. LoRaWAN provides an efficient and secure method for this using multicast messages.

Flexibility and quick reaction are key elements for modern and efficient IoT networks. Depending on infrastructure conditions and network coverage, one technology is not enough to run an IoT network efficiently. So, another solution is needed! Within a multi-stack, several communication technologies are combined for wireless data transmission. In this way, stacks can be selected to suit the use case. Once set up, the various protocols can be individually controlled during operation.

The agriculture sector is increasingly engaged in digitizing processes that are cumbersome and time-consuming to implement manually. In our use case, we focused on Smart Dairy Farming. In our video, we show how digitization can work in agriculture and how exactly Protocol Stacks from STACKFORCE can support this. The use case illustrates the benefits for the end user of networking devices on the farm.

We look back on a successful participation at embedded world 2022. Together with other members, STACKFORCE represented the mioty® Alliance at mioty's own booth and presented its own solutions such as the mioty® Protocol Stack as Single or multi-Stack and the Wireless M-Bus-to-LPWAN Bridge.

The semiconductor shortage is currently being felt in many industries. However, opinions vary widely on the duration of the existing problem. Read the article to learn how to add IoT connectivity to your devices despite the chip shortage.

We take a closer look at the use case "smart swimming pool technology". The basic requirement for running a swimming pool is a permanently good water quality. In addition, information on the state of the water quantity is also an important indicator for a smooth bathing operation. What are the benefits of Smart Metering in the area of swimming pool technology and how can STACKFORCEs Protocol Stacks be used for this purpose?