SPTel and iWOW Technology have announced a partnership to expand the wireless Alert Alarm System (AAS) initiative, aimed at providing emergency assistance to seniors living in public rental flats across Singapore. This marks the first deployment of SPTel’s island-wide LoRaWAN network for emergency assistance, building on iWOW’s successful pilot in 2019.
The AAS enables seniors to receive prompt help during emergencies through alert buttons in their homes, which connect to a 24/7 emergency hotline. SPTel will supply its LoRaWAN-powered sensor network, multi-network SIM solution, and IoT-as-a-Service (IoT-a-a-S) platform, whilst iWOW will provide the alert buttons. Titus Yong, CEO of SPTel, stated, “Our sensor network infrastructure, IoT platform and Multi-Network SIM solutions are designed to enable IoT applications to scale securely, rapidly and cost-effectively.”
The initiative is particularly timely as Singapore is set to become a super-aged society by 2026. Jer Yaw Chen, Senior VP of iWOW Technology, emphasised the urgency, noting, “The urgency to ensure seniors can age safely and independently at home has never been greater.”
SPTel’s IoT solutions include a LoRaWAN sensor network that supports long-range data transmission and low power consumption, allowing devices to operate for up to five years without replacement. The IoT-a-a-S platform facilitates the integration and management of these devices, whilst the multi-network SIM ensures uninterrupted connectivity by switching between Singapore’s major mobile networks if needed.
The deployment of the wireless AAS is underway and is expected to be completed by 2030, promising enhanced safety and independence for Singapore’s ageing population.
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