iWOW Technology will be expanding its wireless Alert Alarm System (AAS) initiative across the island, building on its 2019 pilot that equipped seniors in public rental flats with emergency alert buttons. The Singapore-listed technology company specialises in delivering integrated wireless Internet of Things (IoT) solutions as a service
The wireless AAS connects alert buttons in homes to a 24/7 hotline. iWOW will provide the devices while SPTel supplies its island-wide long-range wide area (LoRaWAN) network, multi-network SIM solution and IoT-as-a-Service platform to ensure reliable and resilient connectivity.
Scheduled for completion by 2030, the rollout will use low-power LoRaWAN gateways that can keep devices running for up to five years without battery replacement. The gateways are solar-powered, offering a more cost-efficient and sustainable option for low-data transmission use cases compared with 4G, 5G or WiFi.
The AAS devices will be managed through SPTel’s multi-protocol IoT-a-a-S platform, which removes upfront infrastructure costs and supports future integration of smart-city sensors. A multi-network SIM will further bolster resilience by switching between Singapore’s three major mobile operators during outages.
“With Singapore set to become a super-aged society by 2026, the urgency to ensure seniors can age safely and independently at home has never been greater. We are excited to partner with SPTel to expand the reach of our proven age-tech solutions like the AAS initiative and our alert button to more seniors across Singapore,” says Jer Yaw Chen, iWOW’s senior vice president.
SPTel’s CEO Titus Yong adds: “Our sensor network infrastructure, IoT platform and multi-network SIM solutions are designed to enable IoT applications to scale securely, rapidly and cost-effectively. We are pleased to partner iWOW on this project, contributing our network coverage and IoT solutions to this meaningful initiative to enhance support for our seniors."
