Maximizing ROI: The Financial Benefits of Transitioning from Cisco to TEKTELIC

When Cisco announced the End-of-Life (EOL) for their LoRaWAN® gateways, it left many businesses wondering about the next steps. While these gateways will continue to function for now, they will no longer receive updates or support. Planning ahead is essential to keep your network running smoothly.

At TEKTELIC, we understand these challenges and know that transitioning to a new solution can feel challenging. Our goal is to support you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth migration while optimizing costs and performance. In this article, we will explore the key financial benefits of moving to TEKTELIC’s LoRaWAN® gateways, helping you make an informed decision for the future of your network.

With more than 15 years of experience in IoT and LoRaWAN®, we have built a strong position in the market, supporting over 400 customers globally. Our Canadian-designed and Canadian/European-produced solutions provide long-term reliability, lower costs, and seamless migration. Here’s how transitioning to TEKTELIC can benefit your business.

Key Benefits of Choosing TEKTELIC for Your LoRaWAN® Network

1. Lower Costs and Smarter Investment

Switching from Cisco doesn’t have to be expensive. TEKTELIC offers a full range of indoor, outdoor, solar-powered, ATEX-certified, and mobile LoRaWAN® gateways, ensuring the right fit for any environment.

We also provide free RF planning with KONA Radiant (for indoor deployments) to help you design an efficient network. Because of TEKTELIC’s superior radio performance and high-quality components, you will likely need fewer gateways to cover the same area compared to other LoRaWAN® suppliers. This means lower hardware costs and reduced infrastructure expenses, all while maintaining strong and reliable connectivity.

Our gateways are designed and manufactured in Canada and Europe, with no Chinese components, ensuring the highest quality, security, and longevity. TEKTELIC gateways are built to last, offering a robust solution that minimizes replacement needs and maximizes return on investment.

2. Easy Deployment and Fast Setup

Setting up a new network can feel challenging, but we make it simple. TEKTELIC gateways come pre-configured and pre-provisioned at no extra cost. Just plug them in, and they’re ready to go. This ensures quick deployment and reduces downtime, so your team can focus on what matters.

Additionally, KONA Element, TEKTELIC’s operations and maintenance server, provides an intuitive interface to configure, monitor, and optimize gateway performance. It helps ensure proper gateway setup, reducing human error and making deployment even smoother.

TEKTELIC is trusted by many international partners for their exceptional product quality and support. For instance, Co-founder and CEO of Aritium Angel Colao highlighted that: “TEKTELIC is a global reference when it comes to providehigh-quality devices and gateways in the LoRa ecosystem. We are collaborating especially in the healthcare field and their responsiveness and collaboration from sales to technical teams is extraordinary. We hope to keep collaborating with them for many years and to make our relationship even tighter.”

3. Reduced Maintenance and Lower Operating Costs

Managing a network can be costly if issues arise. TEKTELIC offers an optional Maintenance & Support (M&S) package to help keep things running smoothly. This includes:

• Training for your team to manage the gateways independently.
• Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting via KONA Element, allowing for quick resolution without on-site visits.
• Regular system updates to keep your network optimized and secure.
• Proactive monitoring to detect and address potential issues before they impact operations.
• Expert support whenever you need it.

With a minimum MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 15+ years, our gateways are built to last, reducing the need for replacements and lowering long-term expenses.

4. Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Savings

Our gateways are designed to operate 24/7, even in harsh conditions, with low power consumption to keep ongoing costs minimal. Since TEKTELIC devices rarely fail, you avoid expensive service calls and unexpected downtime. This reliability ensures your network stays up and running, meeting your service commitments without financial penalties.

Larry Laing from Embeddedworks, a wireless solutions provider from the United States, confirms: “TEKTELIC Communications has the Best-in-Class high quality IoT Solutions, from Gateway to Devices and Sensors. Their responsive Pre-Sales and Technical Support is second to none. Embedded Works Corp has come to rely on our trusted partner over the years sees no changes in future.”

5. Future-Proof Technology with Seamless Compatibility

Upgrading your network shouldn’t mean replacing everything. TEKTELIC gateways are compatible with a wide range of third-party network servers and IoT devices, so you can continue using your existing setup.

We also provide continuous firmware updates at no extra cost, ensuring your network stays secure and optimized for years to come. Additionally, with KONA Link, our secure communication protocol, you benefit from encrypted data transmission and remote updates, keeping your LoRaWAN® infrastructure running efficiently with minimal intervention.

6. Proven Performance & Durability with TEKTELIC

TEKTELIC gateways are built to operate in extreme environments, handling temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, snow, rain, ice, and high humidity. Designed for long-term reliability, our gateways continue functioning in high-altitude deployments up to 4,000 meters above sea level, ensuring robust performance in even the most challenging conditions.

7. Scalable & Cost-Effective Solutions

With a diverse portfolio of LoRaWAN® gateways, TEKTELIC ensures there is a solution for every deployment challenge—whether for a small private network or a large-scale citywide deployment. Our solutions are designed to be cost-efficient, helping network operators reduce both initial investment and ongoing operational costs without compromising quality or performance.

8. Advanced Features for Superior Performance

TEKTELIC gateways come with advanced capabilities to maximize network efficiency. Features such as integrated GPS, cavity bandpass filters for interference reduction, lightning protection, and enhanced security protocolsensure seamless performance and long-lasting operation. Additionally, the KONA Mega IoT Gateway supports large-scale networks, handling up to 12 million messages per day, making it ideal for high-capacity applications.

9. Commitment to an Open Ecosystem

TEKTELIC’s philosophy is centered around openness and interoperability. Our gateways are designed to integrate with any LoRaWAN® Network Server, ensuring customers are never locked into a single ecosystem. This flexibility enables businesses to scale and adapt their network without unnecessary constraints.

Steps to Transition from Cisco to TEKTELIC

Transitioning from Cisco to TEKTELIC is a smooth and structured process. The first step is assessing your existing LoRaWAN® network to understand the number of gateways in use and the coverage they provide. This evaluation helps determine how many TEKTELIC gateways will be required—often fewer than with other suppliers due to their superior coverage and efficiency.

Once the assessment is complete, planning the migration involves selecting the right TEKTELIC gateway models based on deployment needs, whether indoor, outdoor, or specialized environments. TEKTELIC’s pre-configured and pre-provisioned gateways make the deployment process seamless. Installation is straightforward, and with the support of TEKTELIC’s KONA Element platform, businesses can easily configure, monitor, and optimize their new network for peak performance.

Following deployment, operational efficiency is enhanced with TEKTELIC’s Maintenance & Support (M&S) package, which includes software updates, remote troubleshooting, and proactive network monitoring to ensure reliability. TEKTELIC’s team is available to assist with any challenges, ensuring that customers experience a hassle-free transition while maintaining optimal network performance.

Why Customers Choose TEKTELIC Gateways

Choosing the right LoRaWAN® gateway provider is important for maintaining a reliable, secure, and long-lasting network. TEKTELIC is a trusted leader in the industry, and here’s why customers continue to choose our solutions:

• Proven Reliability: With over 15 years of experience in IoT and LoRaWAN®, TEKTELIC has a well-established reputation for delivering robust and field-proven solutions.
• Optimized Network Coverage: Our superior radio performance ensures that fewer gateways are required to cover the same area, reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining high-quality connectivity.
• High-Quality Engineering: All TEKTELIC gateways are designed in Canada and produced in Canada and Europe, using zero components from China, guaranteeing security, durability, and compliance with stringent industry standards.
• Seamless Deployment: Our pre-configured and pre-provisioned gateways make installation effortless, reducing the time and complexity of network setup.
• Comprehensive Support: With our Maintenance & Support (M&S) package, customers benefit from regular system updates, remote diagnostics, and proactive monitoring, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
• Future-Proof Technology: TEKTELIC continuously enhances its firmware and provides secure, encrypted communication with KONA Link, keeping networks up-to-date and optimized for evolving IoT needs.

By choosing TEKTELIC, businesses gain a reliable partner dedicated to helping them achieve their LoRaWAN® network goals while ensuring long-term cost savings and operational efficiency.

Conclusion

We know transitioning from Cisco can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. At TEKTELIC, we’ve spent more than 15 years developing LoRaWAN® solutions that support businesses like yours. With our Canadian-designed, high-performance products, a global customer base, and a strong track record of reliability, we’re here to help you build a cost-effective, future-proof IoT network.

Let’s work together to make your transition smooth and successful. Contact us today to learn how TEKTELIC can support your LoRaWAN® journey.