The OMS-Group e. V. and the LoRa Alliance® announce a new liaison to standardize smart metering IoT applications through the combined use of OMS and LoRaWAN® standards. In a joint working group, the two organizations have established a standardized use of Open Metering System (OMS) meter communications over LoRaWAN. The new specification reduces the complexity and cost of integration for utilities, increasing their return on investment.