6 Great Examples of IoT in Retail
by Frank Greer on Jan 17, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Adoption of the internet of things is growing exponentially across many sectors, and that includes retail. In fact, over 70% of North American retailers have expressed an interest in reinventing their supply chain with IoT-enabled solutions. When you think of the hundreds of thousands …
33 IoT Terms and What They Mean
by Frank Greer on Jan 12, 2022 3:51:04 PM
Technology has a language all its own, and this is certainly true when it comes to the Internet of things (IoT). As you build and grow your connected solution company, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with IoT terms as you explore the exciting ways IoT is transforming busine …
Essential Components for a Successful IoT Ecosystem
by Frank Greer on Dec 8, 2021 11:30:30 AM
You don’t need to fully understand the intricacies of how IoT works in order to run a successful connected device business. But it’s helpful to know the basic IoT components that make up the ecosystem and how, together, they work to function as a whole. Let’s take a look at the six ma …
What Are ICCID & IMEI Numbers? IoT SIM Cards Explained
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 24, 2021 2:59:06 PM
Most people are familiar with SIM cards for cell phones. Though an IoT SIM card is similar, it’s different in that it supports IoT devices specifically with their network requirements and unique data consumption rates (check-in rates). Few people understand how IoT SIM cards work and …
Smart Farming: How IoT Is Transforming Agriculture (+ Examples)
by Frank Greer on Oct 26, 2021 12:10:31 PM
According to the United Nations, the world population is expected to grow to 9.8 billion by 2050. The internet of things (IoT) is poised to bridge the gap between current agricultural production levels and what will be required to support the needs of the world’s increasing population …
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 …
Product Manager's Guide to IoT Fleet Management
by Frank Greer on Sep 29, 2021 8:00:00 AM
Fleet management operations of all sizes are taking advantage of the many ways IoT can improve their performance, including efficiency, safety, and ease of management. And the opportunity for further innovation using IoT is significant. A 2019 report from MarketsandMarkets estimates t …
Guide to IoT in Transportation (+Examples)
by Frank Greer on Sep 20, 2021 11:56:34 AM
The Internet of things (IoT) is improving the safety and efficiency of both public and private transport, benefitting municipalities and businesses operating in the transportation industry. The market growth projections for IoT in transportation are astounding, though not surprising, …
Zipit and Partners Announce Development Toolkit for Cellular IoT Solutions
by Dan Heredia on Sep 10, 2021 8:15:00 AM
From hardware to software to connectivity and device management, Internet of Things (IoT) developers have their hands extremely full when it comes to designing and launching a new IoT application, while also dealing with the challenges almost all developers face:
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 …
IoT vs. M2M: What’s the Difference?
by Frank Greer on Jul 26, 2021 2:20:34 PM
If you’re confused by the difference between IoT and M2M, well, you’re not alone. Even some of us in the industry consider these technologies to be the same, but with different labels. Let’s walk through what each is, the differences between them, and how to decide what technology to …