Augos Breaks Barriers: Expanding Connectivity and Measurement Capabilities with NB-IoT and LoRa
Augos is pushing the boundaries of remote monitoring by introducing NB-IoT and expanding Proprietary LoRa capabilities. This shift moves us far beyond electricity measurement, enabling long-range, low-power data collection for temperature, tank levels, flow, and equipment status. Verified projects at GrandWest, Prieska, and Babylonstoren prove this technology delivers crucial operational insights across the South African industrial landscape.
Beyond Electricity: A Universe of Measurement
The introduction of NB-IoT and the expansion of our existing Proprietary LoRa network are transforming the scope of the Augos platform. While we have traditionally focused on energy measurement, these technologies extend our reach, allowing us to gather data on a wide array of environmental and operational parameters:
Environmental Monitoring: Monitoring temperature in critical environments like server rooms or cold storage facilities.
Resource Tracking: Tracking levels of liquids, gases, or solids in tanks, silos, or reservoirs, or measuring flow in pipes or open channels.
Operational Control: Monitoring light intensity for optimal lighting control, noise pollution for compliance, and the status of remote equipment for predictive maintenance.
Augos is now positioned to monitor and manage virtually any asset, anywhere.
Real-World Applications: Proof is in the Projects
The versatility and effectiveness of Augos' LoRa solutions are evident in successful South African deployments across diverse industries:
GrandWest Casino: A LoRa-enabled solution was deployed to optimize tenant billing processes, providing accurate, real-time energy consumption data for each tenant, streamlining operations and improving cost recovery.
Prieska Farmers (Eskom Partnership): A LoRa network connects farmers in a load curtailment program, allowing them to contribute to a more stable energy future by reducing strain on the national grid during peak demand, demonstrating the utility of the network for national infrastructure support.
Babylonstoren: This renowned wine farm utilizes Augos' LoRa communication for holistic farm management, connecting systems for food quality, agriculture, fire safety, and generator management—an integrated solution optimizing operations and enhancing safety across the farm's vast terrain.
The deployment of Proprietary LoRa and NB-IoT is a critical component of increasing the accessibility of smart technology across South Africa's vast, low-density coverage areas. By partnering with local telecommunication providers and utilizing our own LoRa infrastructure, Augos guarantees the long-range, low-power connectivity needed to bring remote, auditable data collection to industries like agriculture and mining, ensuring operational data is available even where traditional cellular service is impractical or cost-prohibitive.
Enhanced Connectivity for Remote Monitoring
The long-range, low-power capabilities of NB-IoT and LoRa make it possible to deploy sensors and devices in remote locations where traditional communication technologies are impractical or cost-prohibitive. This expansion opens up new possibilities for managing assets in critical sectors:
Agriculture: Monitoring soil moisture and weather conditions.
Industrial Automation: Tracking equipment status and efficiency.
Smart Cities: Managing lighting and environmental compliance.
By expanding our connectivity and measurement capabilities, Augos empowers businesses to gain deeper, more reliable insights into their operations and make more informed, data-backed decisions.
Proven Deployments Across South Africa
From GrandWest Casino's tenant billing optimization to Prieska's Eskom load curtailment program and Babylonstoren's holistic farm management, our LoRa solutions deliver verified results across diverse South African industries.
Key Takeaways
NB-IoT and LoRa enable long-range, low-power connectivity in remote areas where traditional service is impractical
Expanded capabilities monitor temperature, tank levels, flow, and equipment status beyond electricity measurement
Proven deployments at GrandWest, Prieska, and Babylonstoren demonstrate versatility across industries
Augos infrastructure brings auditable data collection to agriculture and mining in low-density areas