Wien Energie and Actility have announced a partnership to deploy a long range wide area network (LoRaWAN) network in Vienna. This initiative falls in line with Vienna’s digital strategy, aiming to position Vienna as the most livable smart city in the world. The project leans into the city’s commitment to human digitalisation, ensuring the technology supports its residents rather than displacing them.
Actility will provide its ThingPark Wireless platform for the project. A preferred choice for service providers rolling out low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) connectivity services. The platform delivers security, carrier-grade availability, scalability, multi-radio support and adherence to the specifications of the LoRa Alliance, ensuring interconnection with other public and private networks.
Through this cooperation, Wien Energie will aim to contribute to the digitisation initiative in the city of Vienna to facilitate processes. Wiener Netze, a sister company of Wien Energie, is entrusted with building the outdoor network in Vienna, while Wien Energie focuses on indoor solutions. The network is currently undergoing a testing process, with implementation of highly scalable use cases and projects expected to begin in early 2024.
This partnership represents a progress towards Wien Energie’s commitment to climate protection. Through deploying LPWAN technologies, the company reduces its energy requirements. Furthermore, it aligns with their ambition to achieve net carbon zero by 2040.
Paul Prinz-Wallner, Product Owner IoT and Business Development Telecommunications at Wien Energie, says: “Wien Energie is a utility provider that understands the need for strong, reliable partnerships. In Actility, we have found a dynamic ally who not only provides connectivity for Vienna but can also help us deal with any challenges. With their expertise, we are equipped to implement and manage sustainable IoT use cases that directly benefit our city.”
Olivier Hersent, CEO at Actility, says “We are thrilled to join hands with Wien Energie in deploying a city-wide IoT network in Vienna. This initiative paves the way for smarter resource use and sustainable urban solutions, positioning Vienna at the forefront of the world’s smart cities. Combining their deep local insights with our technological expertise ensures a robust and resilient infrastructure for the city. We are fully committed to providing all necessary support and knowledge to make this project a resounding success, driving Vienna forward as a global leader in smart and sustainable urban living.”
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