Morse Micro has been named the winner of the 2026 IoT Emerging Technology Award, recognized for its Wi-Fi HaLow IoT 2.0 Connectivity Platform and its role in advancing long-range, low-power, high-capacity wireless connectivity for the IoT.
This award highlights a broader shift underway across the industry. As IoT evolves from simple, low-data sensor networks to more intelligent, data-rich systems, connectivity has become a critical bottleneck. Traditional wireless technologies force trade-offs between range, power, throughput, and scalability – limiting the ability to deploy IoT at meaningful scale. It has also exposed a growing gap in traditional Wi-Fi networks: the need for a more reliable utility layer for devices operating at the edge of the property, outside the home, and behind the meter.
Wi-Fi HaLow changes that. Built on the IEEE 802.11ah standard and operating in sub-GHz spectrum, Wi-Fi HaLow extends the reach of Wi-Fi from tens of meters to kilometers, while maintaining native IP networking and enterprise-grade security. As the utility layer that completes Wi-Fi, it is designed to connect the devices that conventional Wi-Fi struggles to reach reliably – including perimeter security, smart infrastructure, and behind-the-meter energy systems. At the core of this platform is Morse Micro’s MM8108 SoC, enabling data rates above 40 Mbps, support for hundreds of devices per access point, and reliable connectivity in environments where traditional wireless solutions fall short.
Over the past 12–24 months, Wi-Fi HaLow has moved beyond early trials into real-world deployments across smart cities, industrial systems, agriculture, and security infrastructure – marking the transition to what many are calling IoT 2.0. It is also emerging as a critical connectivity layer for the next generation of smart homes and buildings, where utilities, energy devices, cameras, and other essential systems require reliable whole-property coverage, strong penetration, and low-power performance.
This recognition marks more than a technology milestone. It reflects a broader shift in how connected systems are designed and deployed – toward networks that are more practical, more scalable, and better suited to the real-world demands of modern IoT.
