Actility acquired Acklio, a provider of static context header compression (SCHC) technology for low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN). This acquisition will further strengthen Actility’s position as a provider of end-to-end IoT solutions and will enable the company to offer a broader range of IP-based IoT applications over LPWAN networks.
Acklio’s SCHC technology is a key enabler for IP-based IoT over LPWAN networks. SCHC compresses the IP header, which reduces the amount of data that needs to be transmitted over the network. This makes it possible to run IP-based applications over LPWAN networks, which are typically characterized by low data rates and long battery life.