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IoT technologies.

LoRaWAN®, mioty®, M-Bus und OMS® v5

Modern LPWAN technologies and protocols -

for industrial IoT

STACKFORCE offers a wide range of energy-efficient radio technologies for industrial IoT applications – optimized for battery-powered devices, long-range communication, and reliable data transmission.

We focus on three established technologies: LoRaWAN®, mioty®, and Wireless M-Bus. Operating in license-free frequency bands, each offers specific strengths and is suited to different use cases, ranging from smart metering and industrial monitoring to smart agriculture and smart city infrastructure.
Additionally, our development services include customized IoT solutions based on other technologies such as 6LoWPAN/TSCH, IEEE 802.15.4, LoRa®, Sigfox, Wi-SUN®, and more.

The following comparison highlights the key features of the main technologies in our proto-col stack portfolio. It enables a well-informed decision based on characteristics like range, scalability, robustness, and suitability for various IoT use cases.

LoRaWAN® – The energy-efficient LPWAN standard for IoT connectivity
LoRaWAN Infos
M-Bus – Standardized communication for modern meter and sensor networks
M-Bus Infos
mioty® – Unmatched reliability for industrial IoT
mioty Infos
OMS® v5 – The future of robust, interoperable communication
OMS v5 Infos

Technology overview by system characteristics.

LoRaWAN®

mioty®

Wireless
M-Bus

Wired M-Bus

OMS® v5 Burst Mode

OMS® v5 Splitting Mode

Building penetration

Scalability

Robustness

Interoperability

OMS® compatible

OMS® compatible

OMS® compatible

Data collection: drive-by

up to 120 km/h

up to 50 km/h

Range

Technology use according to application.

Smart Agriculture: Efficiency and sustainability through digital farming technologies
Modern agriculture faces enormous challenges: rising demand, increasing weather extremes, limited resources, growing water scarcity, and intense price pressure. At the same time, markets and society demand greater transparency, sustainability, and efficiency.
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Smart Industry: Robust communication for harsh industrial environments
Connected supply chains and mobile assets demand full transparency and agility. IoT-driven solutions using LPWAN technologies enable energy-efficient, scalable monitoring and control of transport and warehouse processes - anytime, anywhere. This makes smart logistics the foundation for global markets and just-in-time production.
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Smart Logistics: Connected supply chains and mobile assets always in sight
IoT-enabled trackers, sensors, and gateways turn transports, assets, and warehouse operations into fully digital, always‑connected processes. But especially in distributed, fast‑moving networks, one thing becomes clear: Smart Logistics is only as powerful as the middleware that supports it.
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Rethinking digital consumption measurement: The right wireless communication for metering and submetering
Utility providers are under pressure to deliver reliable, secure, and energy‑efficient data transmission across buildings, cities, and entire regions. Submetering adds even more complexity as legal demands rise and markets accelerate. STACKFORCE turns this challenge into opportunity: with interoperable, future‑proof protocol stacks for OMS®, mioty®, and LoRaWAN®, tailored for every smart metering and submetering scenario.
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IoT solutions for Smart Cities: How STACKFORCE protocol stacks make cities smarter
Smart Cities thrive on seamless connectivity. Thousands of sensors must communicate reliably across diverse devices and protocols. STACKFORCE delivers the interoperable, secure, and efficient middleware that powers the intelligent city of tomorrow.
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Looking for expert guidance?

STACKFORCE offers cross-technology consulting to ensure your IoT solution is reliable and future-proof.
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Your decision guide: Which wireless technology fits best?

Choosing the best LPWAN technology depends on multiple factors:

Number and type of end devices

Topology and extent of the area of application

Regulatory requirements

Required battery life

Private or public wireless network

Ability to transmit data to drive-by receivers

Amount of data to be transferred

Frequency of data transmission

Our tip.

In many cases, combining multiple technologies is a smart choice – for instance, using LoRaWAN® or mioty® for fixed-network communication and Wireless M-Bus as a fallback option.
Looking for this kind of setup? Check out our Multi-Stack products:

OMS®/wM-Bus + LoRaWAN®
OMS®/wM-Bus + TR06
OMS® v5 UL-S1/S2 + wM-Bus C1

IoT Technologies.

Standardization scope and specification differences

One of the key differences among technologies lies in their level of standardization. LoRaWAN® and mioty® are currently standardized only up to the network layer. Higher protocol layers – such as application logic or data formatting – are typically implemented using proprietary methods, which can hinder interoperability across device vendors.

Layer model: M-Bus, OMS over LoRaWAN, OMS over mioty

The OMS® Group has long-standing experience in defining communication protocols across all layers, particularly for Wireless M-Bus. This complete standardization ensures manufacturer-independent interoperability – a critical advantage in smart metering.

As part of joint efforts, the LoRa® Alliance and the mioty® Alliance have worked with the OMS® Group to develop full protocol stack specifications, from the physical layer to the application layer. The results are documented in Technical Reports 06 (OMS® over LoRaWAN®) and 08 (OMS® over mioty®), which aim to make LPWAN technologies interoperable for smart metering use cases.

In addition, the OMS® Group has developed its own LPWAN standard with OMS v5.0.1, which incorporates technical advantages from mioty® and defines three different physical layers. This specification is covered separately due to its unique approach.