From Handfuls to Hundreds - Bansi Talks Scale

Bansi from Macnman joins us to unpack the intricacies of LoRaWAN and its significance for scaling solutions tailored for the Indian customer. We dive deep into how LoRaWAN can transform various industries by enabling the deployment of numerous low-power, battery-operated sensors that collect invaluable data. Bansi shares insightful use cases, particularly in smart agriculture and smart city applications, emphasizing the need for mass deployments to truly see a return on investment. He also highlights the critical balance between the technology's strengths and its limitations, especially regarding time-sensitive applications. Takeaways: Deploying hundreds of sensors is crucial for maximizing ROI with LoRaWAN technology. For IoT applications, understanding the strengths and limitations of LoRaWAN is essential. Automation in industries like agriculture can significantly benefit from LoRaWAN's long-range capabilities. LoRaWAN is not suitable for time-critical applications that require immediate response times. Effective use of LoRaWAN involves collecting meaningful data over a large network of devices. Links referenced in this episode:macnman.commetsci showconsole.meteoscientific.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Macnman Technologies Quicklogic Helium Foundation Meteoscientific 💲Support the show - https://support.metsci.show