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Lesira-Teq and Comsol partner to manage LoRaWAN network for smart water meters

  • Lesira-Teq and Comsol partner to manage LoRaWAN network for smart water meters

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Actility is the world leader in low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) industrial-grade connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things.

Lesira-Teq, a leading South African Original Equipment Manufacturer known for its innovative smart water meters, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Comsol Networks (PTY) LTD, a leader in the IoT network domain in South Africa.  In a pivotal move, Lesira-Teq will now manage the operations of Comsol’s public LoRaWAN network in South Africa, powered by the ThingPark platform provided by Actility

Lesira-Teq, headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, has been a global frontrunner in designing, manufacturing, and supplying smart water meters for more than twenty years. With a strong record of innovation, Lesira-Teq continues to pave the way in water utility management and IoT solutions. 

The partnership has been instrumental in the deployment of thousands of smart water meters across Pretoria, showcasing Lesira-Teq’s expertise and the crucial role of Comsol as an Actility’s ThingPark Wireless operator. 

Lesira-Teq, a leading South African Original Equipment Manufacturer known for its innovative smart water meters, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Comsol Networks

Lesira-Teq’s impact is further highlighted by its involvement with Johannesburg Water, the country’s largest water utility, which recently switched to solutions using LoRaWAN under Lesira-Teq’s guidance. 

This significant transition involved upgrading 4,300 water meters from traditional to advanced LoRaWAN-connected systems, underscoring Lesira-Teq’s ability to deliver comprehensive hardware and software solutions.  The company is expanding its reach beyond South Africa, with pilot projects in regions like Tanzania, emphasizing its dedication to converting water systems into smart meters throughout Africa. 

ThingPark Wireless by Actility, a leading LPWA IoT network platform, powers nearly half of the public LoRaWAN network deployments worldwide. It stands as a foundational element of IoT networks, enabling secure connectivity and efficient management of data from sensors to cloud applications. Its modular and scalable design allows service providers to capitalize on connectivity and accelerate IoT solution adoption across industries. 

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