Uniquely IoT: Why IoT SIMs should be treated differently from traditional SIMs
by Ralph Heredia on Dec 3, 2020 9:00:00 AM
Some OEMs make the mistake of treating IoT SIMs and traditional mobile SIMs the same way, attempting to operationalize them in similar ways, without considering the financial models of IoT SIMs or the downstream effects of these business decisions. In this article, we will explore why …
How OEMs Can Successfully Monetize their IoT Platforms
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 26, 2020 12:04:01 PM
As manufacturers build IoT platforms that offer compelling experiences to their customers through a combination of hardware, software and digital services, many are struggling to effectively monetize these offerings in a way that will lead to lasting improvements in their business. In …
Operationalizing IoT SIM Management: Tips for Device Makers
by Ralph Heredia on Aug 4, 2020 9:01:11 AM
An Overview of IoT SIM States and What They Mean for OEMs The state of your IoT SIM card determines the services a device can access. At a high level, there are two different modes an IoT SIM card can be in; active and inactive. These two modes are further split into different "states …
Aligning IoT Monetization Models with Customer Value
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 24, 2018 9:09:29 AM
The most compelling new "smart" products are those that align monetization and business models with the value being brought to customers.
An OEM's Guide to IoT, Part 1: Providing Value
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 21, 2018 1:41:44 PM
The Value Proposition of Connectivity
Zipit Awarded Strategic IoT Product Award at AT&T Partner Exchange 2017
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 22, 2017 10:49:57 AM
Last month, the Zipit team attended AT&T's Partner Exchange Summit 2017, a gathering of IT channel partners focused on networking opportunities and a chance to highlight the interesting ways partners are leveraging AT&T's solutions in IoT and beyond.
An OEM's Guide to IoT, Part 3: Security Isn't a Choice
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 20, 2016 2:59:50 PM
IoT Security has to be planned and designed into products from the beginning and not tacked-on as an afterthought. Period.
An OEM's Guide to IoT, Part 2: Rethinking "Out-of-Box" Experience
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 7, 2016 7:36:40 PM
It is very common for OEMs to struggle with thinking outside the box - pun intended! For many brands that bring consumer products to market, the focus is clearly on the basic product itself and rightly so.