Cellular connectivity is one of the most common and dependable connectivity methods for your Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To connect these devices to a carrier, it needs a Subscriber Identity Module – otherwise known as a SIM. SIM cards come in a variety of types and sizes. The kind of SIM that is needed […]
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In the municipality of Malmö, Sweden, a digital display shows train timetables. At least it mostly does. The IT team in Malmö took a few security shortcuts and used an insecure internet connection with their IoT connection for the display board. They didn’t think through the Internet of Things problems or consequences of what could […]
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When we connect to the internet, we usually don’t think about how that internet connection works and how it reached us. But there are many different ways internet providers can create a connection for people, both in cities and in rural communities. One of these technologies provides internet connectivity through fixed wireless internet. Learn about […]
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LPWAN technologies are ideal for IoT connectivity that is expansive and covers a lot of ground like agricultural management, manufacturing, asset tracking, smart cities applications, and more. But what is LPWAN, and how do you know if they’ll work for your IoT solution? Let’s take a look at the definition of LPWAN, the pros and […]
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If you’ve been hearing all the craze about the Internet of Things (IoT), you’ve probably also heard about M2M solutions. Both concepts are fundamentally changing the way the world and businesses operate on a daily basis. In this article, we’ll take a look at exactly what M2M is, how it differs from the Internet of […]
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It’s no secret that the number of connected “things” in the Internet of Things (IoT) across many industries is expected to continue to explode over the coming years. IoT solves countless problems when it comes to needing a secure, reliable connection for many different devices and applications. But with more and more devices coming online, […]
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When you think of smart watches, you probably think of the big name smart watches from Apple, Garmin, or Samsung. Most of these smart watches rely on the cellular network of your smartphone via bluetooth or WiFi for connectivity. However, if you’re wanting to upgrade your smart watch connectivity without tethering it to your phone […]
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The heart of innovation is effective and accessible communication. The Internet of Things (IoT) has made it possible for devices to relay information from one to another. In the past, this exchange of information between devices has often been referred to as machine-to-machine communications (M2M). M2M SIM cards allow devices to send and receive data. […]
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IoT, big data, and the combination of the two are necessities for many modern organizations. IoT and big data are very connected, but they are also distinct. Read on to learn more about IoT, big data, and the relationship they hold. How does IoT contribute to big data? So how does this relationship between IoT […]
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With a growing level of diversity in the IoT ecosystem, how do IoT devices, applications, and users “talk” with varying connectivity requirements and languages? In an industry of expounding technology, the internet gateway facilitates communication. All of your IoT components, including SIM cards and data plans, require a centralized gateway command center. A gateway is […]
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of devices all around that world that are connected to the internet and to each other. So while we commonly think of IoT as something distant, you almost inevitably come in contact with it everyday. If you want to dive a bit deeper into how it all […]
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The world as we know it today relies on connectivity to function. Every organization needs to be connected to run day-to-day operations, but sometimes that isn’t always possible. Networks can fail, and connectivity can go down. When networks fail, businesses need connectivity to fall back on to continue daily operations. In this article, we’ll discuss […]
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