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TUV Rheinland Named Global Independent 3rd Party Authorized Test Laboratory for Testing and Certifying According to the LoRa(R) Certification Program in Europe

SINGAPORE, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

TUV Rheinland has been named global independent 3rd party authorized test

laboratory for testing and certifying according to the LoRa(R) certification

program in Europe. TUV Rheinland plans to extend its support in the US and Asia

shortly - inline and on target with its "2020 global Wireless / IoT strategy".

Stefan Kischka, Vice President Wireless / IoT at TUV Rheinland explains: "We

are delighted to communicate that we are the independent truly global 3rd party

authorized LoRa Alliance test laboratory with strong commitments to service all

geographies in line with our global lab presence. It's our intention to support

our array of customers in all verticals with the challenges they face with

respect to wireless technologies, LoRa being a very important one. With our

established team from the industry, we have the capability and the competence

to build a strong position in all areas of the wireless market. We have made

significant investments as testament to our commitment to our high-priority

Wireless / IoT 2020 strategy."

About LoRa(TM) Alliance

The LoRa(TM) Alliance is an open, non-profit association that has grown to more

than 330 members since its inception in March 2015, becoming one of the largest

and fastest growing alliances in the technology sector. Its members are closely

collaborating and sharing their experience to promote the LoRaWAN(TM) protocol

as the leading open global standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT LPWA

connectivity.

With the technical flexibility to address multiple IoT applications, both

static and mobile, and a certification program to guarantee interoperability,

the LoRaWAN(TM) is already being deployed by major mobile network operators and

is anticipated to widely expand in 2016.

About LoRaWAN(TM)

The technology utilized in a LoRaWAN network is designed to connect low-cost,

battery-operated sensors over long distances in harsh environments that were

previously too challenging or cost prohibitive to connect. With its unique

penetration capability, a LoRaWAN gateway deployed on a building or tower can

connect to sensors more than 10 miles away or to water meters deployed

underground or in basements. The LoRaWAN protocol offers unique and unequalled

benefits in terms of bi-directionality, security, mobility and accurate

localization that are not addressed by other LPWAN.

TUV Rheinland AG

TUV Rheinland AG is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded

140 years ago. The group employs 19,600 people around the globe. Annual

turnover is nearly EUR1.9 billion. The independent experts stand for quality

and safety for people, technology, and the environment in nearly all aspects of

life. TUV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, and

oversees projects and processes for companies. Its experts train people in a

wide range of careers and industries. To this end, the company operates a

global network of approved labs, testing and education centers. Since 2006, TUV

Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote

sustainability and combat corruption. www.tuv.com

SOURCE TUV Rheinland Singapore