ALTA & ALTA XL Industrial IoT Gateways Honored as Most Innovative and Impactful Products

SALT LAKE CITY—May 18, 2026—Monnit, a global leader in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, today announced that IoT Evolution World, the leading magazine and website covering IoT technologies, has recognized the ALTA® and ALTA^® XL Industrial IoT Gateways with its 2026 Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award.

The Industrial IoT Product of the Year Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful products and solutions that solve problems, improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making, and advance IIoT across manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, energy, transportation, and industrial operations.

"The ALTA and ALTA XL Industrial IoT Gateways are worthy recipients of a 2026 Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award," said TMC's CEO, Rich Tehrani. "It is an outstanding representative of the diverse range of innovation driving the multi-billion-dollar IoT market today. It is my honor to congratulate Monnit for their innovative work and superior contribution to the rapidly evolving IoT industry."

"IoT data is one of the most valuable, transformative assets available today," said Monnit Founder and CEO Brad Walters. "We're very grateful for this award because it signals our market leadership, innovation, and credibility, and validates our IIoT gateways' ability to deliver sensor data whenever and wherever you need it for nearly any industry application."

Connect Nearly Anywhere: The Power and Versatility of Monnit ALTA & ALTA XL Industrial IoT Gateways

Modern industrial operations depend on timely, reliable data—often from locations where connectivity is limited, infrastructure is rugged, and reliability is non-negotiable. To meet these demands, Monnit developed the ALTA and ALTA XL Industrial IoT Gateways: advanced, cellular-enabled gateways built to keep critical sensor networks connected across commercial, industrial, and remote environments.

With Monnit IIoT Solutions, we aim to drive smarter automation through advanced analytics, predictive intelligence, and connected systems that deliver measurable business results.

Designed for flexibility, resilience, and scale, these gateways bring powerful long-range radio performance together with modern cellular technology—creating a foundation for dependable IIoT deployments anywhere the job takes you.

Built for Rugged and Remote Environments

Some monitoring locations are away from wired networks, power stability, or controlled conditions. The ALTA and ALTA XL Industrial IoT Gateways are purpose-built to thrive in these challenging settings.

By connecting ALTA Wireless Sensors directly to cellular networks, the gateways eliminate the need for local Internet infrastructure while maintaining constant access to cloud-based monitoring. From remote facilities and utility sites to manufacturing floors and mobile assets, operations stay visible and protected.

Key advantages for rugged deployments include:

• Cellular connectivity using 4G LTE CAT-M1 and NB-IoT (NB2) technologies
• AC main power with up to 60 hours of battery backup during outages
• Onboard memory storing up to 32,000 sensor messages during connectivity interruptions
• Automatic data synchronization once cellular service is restored

This combination ensures continuous monitoring—even when networks fluctuate or power is disrupted.

Advanced Cellular Connectivity for Industrial IoT

At the heart of both gateways is a modern cellular engine supporting 4G LTE Category M1 and NarrowBand-IoT 2. This platform delivers reliable, low-power connectivity optimized for IoT deployments and global use.

Broadband compatibility supports international deployments and roaming across a wide range of cellular carriers, making the gateways ideal for distributed enterprises and multi-region operations.

Cellular platform highlights:

• LTE CAT-M1 and NB-IoT (NB2) technologies
• Global band support, including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 66, 71, and more
• Seamless integration with iMonnit Software
• Secure transmission of sensor data from the field to the cloud

This architecture ensures sensor networks remain connected wherever cellular coverage is available.

Long-Range Wireless Performance That Expands Possibilities

In addition to cellular connectivity, the ALTA and ALTA XL Gateways leverage Monnit's proprietary ALTA Radio platform—delivering industry-leading long-range wireless performance.

The ALTA XL Gateway features a powerful transceiver with up to one watt of transmit power and an amplified receiver, extending wireless coverage across extensive facilities and complex structures.

Wireless transmission capabilities include:

• Up to one mile line-of-sight communication range
• 1,200+ feet through 12+ walls (ALTA Gateway)
• 2,000+ feet through 18+ walls (ALTA XL Gateway)
• Best-in-class interference immunity and encryption

This long-range performance allows organizations to monitor expansive sites, multi-building campuses, and hard-to-reach areas with fewer gateways and greater reliability.

Secure, Scalable, and Ready for Growth

Security and scalability are core to the design of ALTA and ALTA XL Gateways. Both models support networks of up to 100 ALTA Wireless Sensors per gateway, enabling efficient expansion without complex infrastructure changes.

Built-in encryption protects sensor communications, while intelligent data handling ensures information is preserved even when networks are temporarily unavailable.

Core gateway capabilities include:

• Work seamlessly with the iMonnit^™ Software for configuration and management
• Protect, aggregate, and transmit sensor data securely
• Store data locally during outages and forward automatically when service returns
• Deliver real-time access to data from mobile devices or desktop computers

This architecture supports continuous operations while minimizing administrative overhead.

Location Awareness and Future-Ready Design

The gateways and iMonnit collaborate to connect and manage ALTA Sensors over the Internet, making their data accessible virtually anytime, anywhere. A GNSS location chipset supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS satellites collects gateway location data that can be distributed via an application programming interface (API).

With over-the-air firmware updates and forward-compatible hardware, the gateways are built to evolve alongside IoT standards and customer needs.

Reliable Connectivity Wherever Data Matters

Our ALTA and ALTA XL IoT Gateways ensure it's secure and available when you need it. The gateways' reliable versatility is their most impressive feature, enabling IoT networks to remain seamlessly connected across remote areas and main facilities.

That versatility is what defines the ALTA and ALTA XL Industrial IoT Gateways. They combine cellular connectivity, long-range wireless performance, rugged reliability, and cloud integration into a single platform designed for real-world operations.

A Foundation for Industrial IoT Success

Whether monitoring manufacturing assets, utilities, environmental conditions, or mobile equipment, the ALTA and ALTA XL Industrial IoT Gateways provide a dependable bridge between sensors and the cloud.

By uniting advanced cellular technology with extended wireless range, robust security, and scalable design, Monnit delivers a gateway platform that adapts to nearly any industrial scenario—helping organizations capture data, protect assets, and make smarter decisions wherever operations take place.

About Monnit Corporation

The origin story of the Internet of Things (IoT) begins with Monnit. Before our inception in 2010, we were already at the forefront of embedding technology into machines and devices to enable them to talk and deliver valuable data to business leaders. Monnit Remote Monitoring Solutions for nearly any industry use case have delivered 72B+ data points in 130+ countries for 90K+ customers. Monnit's 80+ long-range IoT sensors remotely monitor many conditions such as temperature, light, humidity, water, vibration, pressure, and more. You can analyze data using iMonnit cloud software and get alerts via email, text, push notification, or call when our sensors detect a change you should know.

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