OrbiWise is pleased to announce the release of OrbiWAN™ 7.5, a major update to our LoRaWAN® network server platform, bringing powerful new features, enhanced network visibility, and significant improvements in performance, security, and scalability.
Building on the foundation of OrbiWAN™ 7.x, this release introduces advanced firmware update capabilities, LoRaWAN® Relay support, and improved operational control, making OrbiWAN even more robust for large-scale and mission-critical IoT deployments.
What’s New in OrbiWAN™ 7.5
Advanced Firmware Updates (FUOTA v2)
OrbiWAN™ 7.5 fully supports the latest LoRa Alliance FUOTA-enabling specifications, allowing efficient and scalable firmware updates through unicast and multicast campaigns. Manifest-based firmware bundles allow delta updates, version verification, and reduced network load, all managed through the Web UI or REST APIs.
LoRaWAN® Relay Support
This release introduces full support for LoRaWAN® Relay functionality, extending network reach and improving coverage for challenging deployment environments. Relay behaviour is managed through device profiles and integrated seamlessly into existing workflows.
New Network Dashboards & KPIs
A new dashboard provides IMPROVED real-time visibility into gateways, devices, traffic, and multicast operations. Administrative users also gain access to server-level KPIs, enabling better monitoring of platform health and performance.
Operational & Security Enhancements
- Tenant-level control of roaming traffic
- Improved gateway monitoring with latency graphs and duty cycle indicators
- New alarms for proactive network issue detection
- Enhanced API security with configurable authentication options
- Improved licensing enforcement and scalability controls
- Message encoders for push integrations.
Stability & Performance Improvements
OrbiWAN™ 7.5 includes numerous fixes and optimizations across network processing, gateway management, alarms, trace tools, and user interfaces, delivering a more stable and responsive platform for daily operations.
OrbiWAN™ 7.5 is available now and is recommended for all customers looking to leverage the latest LoRaWAN® capabilities while benefiting from improved visibility, security, and performance.
For upgrade assistance or more information, please contact OrbiWise Support helpdesk@orbiwise.com.