Morse Micro Aims to Standardize Wi-Fi HaLow with New Partner Program

SYDNEY, Australia – January 08, 2026 – As the Internet of Things (IoT) pushes the boundaries of connectivity, Morse Micro, a leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon provider, has launched a new initiative to bring order and reliability to this rapidly expanding frontier. The company today announced its global Morse Micro Approved™ Module Partner Program, a qualification framework designed to establish a clear quality benchmark for Wi-Fi HaLow modules.

The program aims to ensure that modules built with Morse Micro's silicon deliver consistent performance, robust RF integrity, and production-ready reliability. For IoT developers and device manufacturers, this move promises to de-risk development and accelerate the adoption of Wi-Fi HaLow, a long-range, low-power wireless standard poised for explosive growth.

A Quality Benchmark for a Booming Market

Wi-Fi HaLow, based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard, operates in the sub-gigahertz spectrum, giving it significant advantages over traditional Wi-Fi, including up to ten times the range and one hundred times the coverage area. This makes it ideal for sprawling IoT networks in sectors like industrial automation, smart cities, agriculture, and logistics. Market analysts predict a steep adoption curve, with firms like ABI Research forecasting the number of Wi-Fi HaLow-enabled devices to surge past 100 million by 2029.

However, this rapid growth brings challenges. For device manufacturers, selecting a wireless module can be a high-stakes decision. Poor module quality can lead to unreliable performance, costly redesigns, and delayed product launches. Morse Micro's program directly addresses this pain point by creating a structured, transparent qualification pathway for module vendors. The core objectives are to improve customer satisfaction through verified performance, enhance product quality via defined engineering standards, and streamline the development process, ultimately reducing time to market.

This initiative mirrors successful certification programs from other wireless standards bodies, such as the Wi-Fi Alliance and the LoRa Alliance. These organizations have long understood that ensuring interoperability and a baseline level of quality is crucial for building user confidence and fostering a healthy, competitive ecosystem. By establishing a similar seal of approval for its own ecosystem, Morse Micro is providing a much-needed layer of assurance for developers navigating the complexities of large-scale IoT deployments.

A Strategic Play for Ecosystem Leadership

While the program offers clear benefits for customers, it also represents a significant strategic maneuver by Morse Micro to solidify its leadership in the Wi-Fi HaLow silicon market. By creating a framework that defines quality for modules based on its MM8108 chipset, the company is effectively building a competitive moat and fostering a loyal ecosystem of partners.

Module vendors accepted into the program gain substantial technical and commercial advantages. These include prioritized engineering support, early access to upcoming Wi-Fi HaLow technologies, and preferred supplier status, which comes with the right to use the official "Morse Micro Approved™ Module Partner" logo. This logo serves as a powerful marketing tool, signaling to customers that a module has passed a rigorous validation process. Furthermore, partners receive increased go-to-market support, including promotion through Morse Micro's channels and exclusive opportunities for collaboration on research and development.

This strategy encourages module makers to align closely with Morse Micro's technology roadmap, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality, optimized modules for the market. The first companies to join the program, AzureWave and Vantron, are established players in the wireless module and embedded systems spaces, respectively. Their participation lends immediate credibility to the initiative. AzureWave is a global provider of wireless connectivity solutions, while Vantron specializes in rugged embedded systems for demanding industrial applications.

"Having Morse Micro involved early in our design and qualification process gave us confidence at every stage; from RF performance through to production readiness," said Patrick Lin, VP of Product Marketing at AzureWave, in a statement. "The program has removed the uncertainty that typically comes with new wireless standards and gives our customers clear assurance that our Wi-Fi HaLow modules are ready for real-world deployment."

From Chipset to Certified Module: Real-World Impact

The ultimate goal of the program is to remove uncertainty from the module selection process and build confidence in Wi-Fi HaLow's ability to scale. For system integrators and enterprises planning large-scale deployments, the promise of a certified, reliable module is a critical factor. The program is initially focused on modules built around Morse Micro's MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow system-on-chip, which the company touts as one of the fastest, smallest, and most power-efficient solutions on the market.

The real-world validation of this technology is already underway. For instance, retail technology provider Gatekeeper Systems is building its next-generation loss prevention solutions using a module from Gateworks that incorporates the MM8108 chip. The choice was driven by the need for a highly reliable network in demanding retail environments, showcasing the standard's capacity for robust performance even in complex RF conditions.

By formalizing a clear, rigorous qualification pathway, Morse Micro aims to translate these chipset-level advantages into tangible, reliable products for the entire IoT ecosystem. "Our Morse Micro Approved™ Module Partner Program ensures that Wi-Fi HaLow modules meet the performance, quality, and reliability required for real-world deployments," stated Michael De Nil, co-founder and CEO at Morse Micro. "The program is proving its value by reducing development risk, accelerating time to market, and giving customers confidence that Wi-Fi HaLow is ready to scale across demanding IoT applications."

With plans to expand the program later this year, this move signals a new phase of maturation for the Wi-Fi HaLow market, shifting the focus from technological potential to production-ready, scalable solutions.