2G & 3G Sunset: Making the Transition to 4G and Beyond
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 22, 2021 12:08:49 PM
As technology has developed and Big Data has become ubiquitous, applications and devices have demanded increasing speed and power. For connected devices, speed is everything, and older 2G and 3G networks struggle to support sufficient speed. For this reason, carriers are planning a 2G …
10 of the Best Examples of IoT in Healthcare
by Ralph Heredia on Aug 25, 2021 10:51:32 AM
The Internet of Things (IoT) has driven astounding innovations and advancements in the healthcare industry. IoT is redefining how and where care is provided, quality of care, and the patient experience. According to a Forbes article, an estimated 646 million IoT devices would be used …
5 Best IoT Examples
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 30, 2021 11:05:19 AM
IoT usage continues to grow exponentially — forecasts show IoT is expected to grow to around 1.6 billion U.S. dollars by 2025. And though businesses have been slower than consumers to adopt this technology, that’s quickly changing. Certain industries are taking the lead, including far …
How IoT is Changing Business for the Better
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 16, 2021 8:00:00 AM
The IoT market is forecasted to grow to an incredible $1.7 trillion by 2025. IoT has developed a well-earned reputation for redefining the consumer experience with many everyday products. However, consumers aren’t the only ones who can benefit — IoT is for businesses as well. Accordin …
Understanding the Differences in Direct Carrier Billing vs. Direct OEM Subscriptions
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 5, 2021 8:00:00 AM
As consumers, we pay subscriptions for all kinds of consumer electronics today. Companies pay via subscription for different back-office software, cloud infrastructure, and more. Because they are so popular and provide a lower barrier to entry for new customers, subscription-based mod …
IoT Security: What It Is, Its Challenges, and Why It Matters
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 4, 2021 12:24:23 PM
While the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding, so are its risks. Enabling devices to connect to the internet and to each other can potentially open them up to vulnerabilities — if they haven’t been designed with IoT security in mind. We’ve all heard about the high-p …
IoT SIM Cards — an Introductory Guide
by Ralph Heredia on May 3, 2021 12:33:05 PM
The IoT SIM card (also known as an M2M SIM) is a variation of the traditional SIM which connects mobile phones to cellular networks and stores user information. The primary difference is that an IoT SIM card is intended to support IoT devices, with their unique data consumption rates/ …
IoT Data Plan Top-Ups: An Examination
by Ralph Heredia on Apr 30, 2021 12:15:14 PM
An annual growth rate of 27%. That’s what market insights group IoT Analytics estimates cellular and LPWAN-connected (low-power wide area network) IoT devices will do over the coming 4-5 years. When these types of devices make up this much of an industry’s future growth, businesses of …
eSIMs: What They Are, What They’re Not, and When They’re Right for You
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 2, 2021 8:30:00 AM
The physical little chip consumers and companies have inserted into phones and other devices for years may soon be a thing of the past thanks to the rise of eSIMs. The eSIM is already changing the way we connect our devices to wireless carrier networks and eSIM interest is growing rap …
5G and IoT: What It Means for Connectivity
by Ralph Heredia on Feb 26, 2021 9:51:48 AM
5G IoT has the potential to transform industries. 5G’s ability to support high data transfer rates for data gathering with ultra-low latency will power critical services in city and building management, healthcare, supply chains, and more. This post offers an introduction to 5G and Io …
IoT Concepts: Return Merchandise Authorizations, Cellular Subscriptions & SIM Swaps
by Ralph Heredia on Feb 8, 2021 1:41:00 PM
Navigating Product Returns with IoT Devices When selling IoT devices, manufacturers may have to issue a replacement or repair while a device is under warranty. It can be common for devices to break down due to normal wear and tear, especially when IoT devices can be found in so many d …
IoT Billing: How to Choose an IoT Business Model
by Ralph Heredia on Jan 12, 2021 6:45:00 AM
IoT is changing the way people engage with the world by changing how devices relate to each other. And its market growth is exploding, with end-user spending expected to be around 258 million at the end of 2020 and projected to grow to nearly 1.6 trillion by 2025. As a result, this te …